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Ann Arbor Events & Things To Do

Concerts, U-M games, festivals, markets, workshops and nightlife in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Always check the organizer's site for the latest details.

October 2026

October 23 - November 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMGreat Lakes Cup ShowYourist Studio Gallery · FreeJuried exhibition highlighting the artistry of ceramic cups.

October 24, 2026 · 1:00 PMU-M Football vs. IndianaMichigan Stadium · VariesThe Wolverines take on the Indiana Hoosiers at the Big House.

October 25, 2026 · 11:30 AM - 3:00 PMDowntown Trick-or-Treat ParadeMain St · FreeLocal shops hand out treats to kids on Main Street.

October 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMThe Mystic MarketCrazy Wisdom Bookstore · FreeAn enchanted artisan gathering featuring mystical makers, intuitive readers, and esoteric crafts.

October 25, 2026 · 6:00 PMLive Jazz Quartet at Blue LLamaBlue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant · VariesA live indoor jazz quartet performance at Ann Arbor's stylish jazz club.

October 25, 2026 · 12:30 PMNot-So-Scary Haunted HouseAnn Arbor District Library: Downtown · FreeA family-friendly, accessible, low-light indoor Halloween attraction.

October 27, 2026 · 6:00 PMCandle-Making Workshop at BlømBløm Mead + Cider · VariesA candle making masterclass paired with local mead and cider.

October 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMU-M Orchestras Halloween ConcertHill Auditorium · $25A spooky and spirited orchestral performance at Hill Auditorium.

October 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM - 12:00 AMAnn Arbor Halloween Bar CrawlThe Brown Jug & Downtown Venues · VariesSpooktacular Halloween bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails and costume contests.

October 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMAutumn Days: Halloween FinaleDomino's Farms Petting Farm · VariesThe culminating family-friendly Halloween celebration at the Petting Farm.

November 2026

November 2, 2026 · 6:00 PMU-M Men's Basketball vs. OaklandCrisler Center · VariesKick off the college basketball season against Oakland at Crisler Center.

November 3, 2026 · 8:00 PMWheel of Fortune Live!Michigan Theater · VariesExperience the thrill of Wheel of Fortune live on stage with a chance to win real prizes.

November 5, 2026 · 6:30 PMU-M Women's Basketball vs. UConnCrisler Center · VariesThe Wolverines take on the Huskies in a major early-season matchup.

November 7, 2026 · 1:00 PMU-M Football vs. Michigan StateMichigan Stadium · VariesThe battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy at the Big House.

November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PMU-M Men's Basketball vs. MarquetteCrisler Center · VariesA prime-time matchup against the Marquette Golden Eagles.

November 21, 2026 · 1:00 PMU-M Football vs. UCLAMichigan Stadium · VariesMichigan welcomes new Big Ten opponent UCLA to the Big House.

November 26, 2026 · 8:15 AM - 10:30 AMAnn Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey TrotE Liberty St & S Fifth Ave · $40The classic Thanksgiving morning run through downtown.

November 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMPlaid Friday Downtown ShoppingMain St & Liberty St · FreeThe local alternative to Black Friday.

November 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM KickoffU-M vs. Ohio State Watch PartiesDowntown Ann Arbor & Campus Venues · VariesWatch The Game across Ann Arbor's top sports bars.

December 2026

December 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMKindleFestKerrytown Market & Shops · FreeTraditional German Christkindlmarkt outdoor market.

December 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM - 12:00 AMMidnight MadnessMain St, State St & Kerrytown · FreeLate-night holiday shopping with festive entertainment.

December 11 - 13, 2026 · Dec 11The NutcrackerPower Center for Performing Arts · From $30iBallet Studio presents the timeless holiday classic featuring live orchestra music.

December 19, 2026 · 7:00 PMAnn Arbor Symphony Holiday PopsHill Auditorium · VariesFestive concert featuring holiday classics.

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October 23, 2026 · 7:30 PMAnn Arbor Symphony: The Lord of the Rings SymphonyHill Auditorium · VariesA symphonic journey from the Shire to Mordor.