Things to do in Detroit: Cider in the City, Dribbling and Donuts, more fall events

Hey, hey Detroit!

Temps are dropping and there are more leaves than grass in the yards. You know what that means — time for fall fun events in the D! We already kicked you off with our short list of apple orchards and cider mills nearby, but find more fall-tastic events below. Or, if you’re already pumpkin’d-out, maybe stop by Trixie’s Bar for an early show or add to your home library with a book-signing event next week.

Happy socializing!

Psst … We enjoy bringing you weekly events to get out, meet other Detroiters and thrive. But it’s easy to miss things! Do you have an event or club you’d like to highlight? Send the deets to arts and culture reporter SaMya Overall at samya@outliermedia.org.

Thursday

☕ Perk up, Detroit! Outlier Media is bringing the vibes to Alba in New Center for a Coffee Thursday that’s more than just a caffeine fix. Got something on your mind? Wanna chat about what’s going on in the city? Come through for a cozy coffee convo and spill the beans — literally and figuratively! Free.

📖 Enjoy a night of stories, secrets and reporter experiences you won’t read in the headlines at Detroit Story Fest at the Detroit Institute of Arts! Hear from journalists at our partner newsrooms Detroit Free Press, Michigan Public, Chalkbeat Detroit and BridgeDetroit, plus others. Grab your popcorn — it’s gonna be real, raw and totally Detroit. $25.

This weekend

🌈 Make new friends in a LGBTQIA+-centered environment at The BOOM Pride Summit at Wayne State University on Friday. Hosted by the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health, the one-day summit is where queer teens and allies can level up, do some goal-setting and just be their awesome selves. Leave this supercharged hangout feeling like you can take on the world (because you totally can). Free.

🎃 What do you get when you mix pumpkins, costumes and wild animals? A wildly good time at Zoo Boo . Head to the Detroit Zoo on Friday for glowing pumpkins, trick-or-treat stations and characters you won’t forget. And hey, it’s not just for kids, so channel your inner ghost or goblin and get spooky at the zoo! $25. Free for kids under 2.

🎶 Grab a drink and kick back at Trixie’s Bar on Friday. Good tunes and great times will collide at Hamtramck’s hidden gem as bands Violet Daybed, The New Old, Canfield and Remnants take you through the night. Free.

🧘‍♀️ Feeling stressed? Namaste that right out of you on Saturday at donation-based yoga in the heart of Boston-Edison at The Congregation. Breathe in the zen, breathe out the chaos — then reward yourself with coffee. You’ve earned it. $10 donation suggested.

🗳️ Need help understanding your ballot? Moses Action is hosting two Ballots & Brunch events on Saturday at New St. Mark Baptist Church and Greater Blessed Peace. Residents can register to vote, learn about who and what’s on the ballot, and even take a sample ballot home to vote on their own time! Free.

🍁 Fall feels will be in full swing at Cider in the City in Beacon Park on Saturday and Sunday. Picture this: hot cider, caramel apples, pumpkins galore and your flannel game on point. Plus, there’s food trucks and seasonal drinks at Lumen Detroit because what’s fall without a good cider and cocktail combo ? Free.

🚍 Feel all the feels during The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour on Saturday. Civil rights activist Valarie Kaur is rolling into town, so expect music, storytelling and some serious heartwarming vibes at the Boggs Center on the corner of Goethe and Field streets. You’ll leave with all the tools to spread love and heal. Free.

🎨 Heads up, art lovers: If you haven’t yet checked out In an Effort to Be Held , an emotional art show at The Shepherd, Saturday is your last chance. It’s a deep, beautiful exhibition curated by Alison Glenn that is sure to spark some feelings. Free.

🍩 B-ball and donuts — need we say more? Bring the kids to Curtis Jones Park in NW Goldberg for Dribbling and Donuts on Sunday for some hoops, cider, and of course, donuts. It’s the ultimate Sunday Funday combo!  Registration required. Free.

Next week

📚 Detroit’s very own historian and literary powerhouse Kidada E. Williams is celebrating the release of her latest book, “ I Saw Death Coming ,” on Tuesday at Source Booksellers. Expect great conversation and insights. Plus, you’ll get to take home a signed copy of the book. This is one you don’t want to miss! Free. $21.19 (includes an autographed copy).

📝 Ready to turn your life story into a bestseller? This memoir workshop at Wayne State University on Wednesday is your chance to dive deep and write the personal story you’ve always wanted to tell. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just getting started, come ready to craft your masterpiece! $55.

🍷 Wings, wine and good vibes await those who head to Avalon Village for Whine & Wangs at The Light Club in Highland Park. This lovely midweek hang on Wednesday will help support local programming at The Homework House. Sip, snack, and feel great about it! $15, admission includes two glasses of wine and wings.

🪦 We’re jumping ahead a bit, but we’re too excited about this one! Join Outlier at Girls in the Graveyard on Saturday, Oct. 19, for a tour of the grave sites of women buried at Elmwood Cemetery. Elmwood’s Director of Education Amy Elliott Bragg will lead the guided tour, Sister Pie will provide sweet treats, and Source Booksellers will bring the haunted reads. Spooked yet? $30.

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