October 2024 Lenawee County events calendar

Thursday, October 3

Harvest Festival
Downtown Blissfield, 3-7 p.m.
A family-friendly, free carnival including games, a bounce house, scavenger and treasure hunt, petting zoo and more.
130 S. Lane St., Blissfield
blissfieldmainstreet.com

Latino Poetry Writing Workshop/Taller de escritura de poesía latina
Adrian District Library, 6-7:30 p.m.
Inocencia and Nadia, two Latinx Adrian native poets, will give you tips on how to put your words into writing. Express yourself in English, Spanish or Spanglish … be yourself! Open to everyone.
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian
adrian.lib.mi.us or 517-265-2265

Winter Driving Kits 101
Lenawee District Library, 6-7:30 p.m.
Whether we like it or not, winter is coming, and one of the most important things is being prepared. That includes while in the car. Wilderness Survival instructor Rodney Cole will provide attendees all of the skills and knowledge they need to put together and use a winter driving kit, including appropriate clothing, tools, and more. Registration required.
4459 West U.S. 223
517-263-1011

Friday, October 4

Adrian First Fridays
Downtown Adrian, 5-8 p.m.
This month’s Adrian First Fridays has a tailgate theme and includes a rock wall, 18 holes of putt-putt, and live music by Mojo and the Outlaws.
downtownadrian.com

First Friday Car Show
Lenawee County Fairgrounds, 5-8 p.m.
Bring a nonperishable food item and get entered to win a door prize. Free.
602 N. Dean St., Adrian

Star Party
AJ Smith Recreation Center, 7:30-9 p.m.
Join the University LowBrow Astronomers from Ann Arbor for a night of stargazing in Tecumseh. They will bring their telescopes and hone in on celestial objects for attendees to view. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for viewing comfort. This event is dependent on weather. Cost is $4 for city of Tecumseh residents and $5 for non-residents.
810 N. Evans, Tecumseh
517-423-5602

‘Godspell’
Siena Heights University, 7:30 p.m.
Opening night of “Godspell,” the musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, performed by Siena Heights students. Michael Yuen, who played John the Baptist and Judas in the 2000-2001 national tour of the show, directs. The cast includes Reina Cranford, Wyatt DuFord, Quinn Fritz, Sarahfay Hendin, Janae Jones, Amelia Keyes, Lydia Kirk, Ashlynne Moore, Brett Pearce, A’zharia Pratt, Jacob Riley, Alex Sheremeta, Eli Stachowske, Julie Wade, and Regan Williams. Tickets $15/$10.
730 Oakwood Road, Adrian

‘I’m Sorry, the Bridge is Out, You’ll Have to Spend the Night’
Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 8 p.m.
Presented by the Tecumseh Players. John David Wellgood and Mary Helen Merriman, both painfully naive, find themselves stranded near a medieval castle. They ask to use the phone to call the auto club, but then the bridge washes out and they’re stuck for the night. They soon meet a castle full of classic Halloween characters.
400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh
thetca.org

Saturday, October 5

Carpenter Farms’ Ag Day
Carpenter Farms, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit this fifth-generation family farm for their annual Ag Day, which kicks off at 9 a.m. with the 5K Pumpkin Patch Dash. Enjoy agricultural-related displays and demonstrations in the greenhouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a 1-mile Fun Run at 10 a.m. and a kids’ pedal pull for ages 3-10 at 1 p.m.
2534 E. US 223, Adrian
carpenterfarmsadrian.com

Lenawee FAN Jeep Duck Run
Dollar Tree parking lot (the old Country Market Plaza across from Comstock Park), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A public fundraiser for Face Addiction Now. Jeeps will start the Duck Run between 10 and 11 a.m. and make their way to five designated locations to get a duck and their card punched. Return to registration by 4 p.m. to get entered into a prize drawing. Cost is $25. Face Addiction Now is a nonprofit organization guiding individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorder by coordinating care and reducing stigma, through a variety of free programs and resources.
416 W. Maumee St., Adrian
facebook.com/lenaweeFAN

Genealogy Workshop
Lenawee Historical Society and Museum
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will host this workshop, at which people interested in family history can get help from genealogists.
110 E. Church St., Adrian
[email protected] or 517-419-4146

PlaneWave Campus Open House & Science Expo
PlaneWave Instruments, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
PlaneWave Instruments, the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute, Adrian Center for the Arts, and River Raisin Ragtime Revue will collaborate on this event, a fusion of art and science, offering an opportunity for community members of all ages to explore the wonders of the universe through a creative and scientific lens. Free.
1375 N. Main St., Adrian
planewave.com

Morenci Fall Fest
Downtown Morenci, 4-11 p.m.
The third annual Morenci Fall Fest features live music performances, family activities, and opportunities to shop seasonal vendors. Local restaurants and food trucks featuring festive menus will also be on hand. Free.
555 W. Main St., Morenci
cityofmorenci.org

Fall Fest
Grace Point Church, 5-8 p.m.
Family fun includes hay rides, a pumpkin toss, axe throwing, pumpkin decorating, and more. Free.
4612 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian
gracepointefc.org or 517-265-7997

Standup Comedy Show
The Rex Theater, 7 p.m.
Standup comedy show featuring Corey W. King and Steve Iott at The Rex, downtown Morenci’s historic movie theater. $25.
235 W. Main St., Morenci
cityofmorenci.org

‘Godspell’
Siena Heights University, 7:30 p.m.
The Gospel comes to life in “Godspell,” presented by Theatre Siena. Tickets $15/$10.
730 Oakwood Road, Adrian

Sunday, October 6

‘Edgar Allan Poe’
Adrian District Library, 3-4 p.m.
Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play. Admission is free.
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian
adrian.lib.mi.us or 517-265-2265

PlaneWave Campus Open House & Science Expo
PlaneWave Instruments, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
A fusion of art and science, offering an opportunity for community members of all ages to explore the wonders of the universe through a creative and scientific lens. Free.
1375 N. Main St., Adrian
planewave.com

‘I’m Sorry, the Bridge is Out, You’ll Have to Spend the Night’
Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 2 p.m.
Presented by the Tecumseh Players. John David Wellgood and Mary Helen Merriman, both painfully naive, find themselves stranded near a medieval castle. They ask to use the phone to call the auto club, but then the bridge washes out and they’re stuck for the night. They soon meet a castle full of classic Halloween characters.
400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh
thetca.org

‘Godspell’
Siena Heights University, 2:30 p.m.
The Gospel comes to life in “Godspell,” presented by Theatre Siena. Tickets $15/$10.
730 Oakwood Road, Adrian

Monday, October 7

Let’s Talk Cruises
Tecumseh District Library, 7-8 p.m.
Senior travel advisor Ben Rosebrock of Fairy Godmother Travel will help you plan the perfect cruise.
215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh
tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238

Wednesday, October 9

Educational presentation on Compassion Fatigue
Adrian District Library, 1-2 p.m.
Learn more about Compassion Fatigue in this presentation by Hospice of Lenawee. Lupe Salazar Hamden will speak about defining compassion fatigue, identify risk factors, recognize the signs and learn strategies for building resiliency. Refreshments will be offered.
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian
adrian.lib.mi.us

Thursday, October 10

Preserving Venison
Tecumseh District Library, 6-7 p.m.
MSU Extension specialists will discuss how to safely can, freeze, and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes.
215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh
tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238

Friday, October 11

‘Godspell’
Siena Heights University, 7:30 p.m.
The Gospel comes to life in “Godspell,” presented by Theatre Siena. Tickets $15/$10.
730 Oakwood Road, Adrian

Saturday, October 12

Appleumpkin Festival
Downtown Tecumseh, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Arts, crafts, street fair, helicopter rides, and more fun for the entire family. Held in conjunction with Kapnick Orchards’ Annual Apple Festival. Free shuttle between festivals.
100 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh

Apple Festival
Kapnick Orchards, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy food, entertainment, donuts, cider, wagon rides, and apple and pumpkin picking at Kapnick Orchards’ 45th annual Apple Festival. Held in conjunction with Tecumseh’s Appleumpkin Festival. Free shuttle between festivals.
4245 N. Rogers Hwy., Britton
517-423-7419

yART Sale
Adrian Center for the Arts, 10 a.m.
Items for sale include art supplies, art tools, equipment and much more.
1375 N Adrian Hwy., Adrian
adriancenterforthearts.org

Pumpkin Quest
Downtown Brooklyn, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pumpkin Quest is a free festival for the entire family. Pumpkins offered in exchange for a donation to the local food pantry and many fun things to do. Costume parade and prizes for best costume. Free.
Downtown Brooklyn

Adult Craft (bilingual event)
Adrian District Library, 10-11 a.m.
Paper skull luminaria bags: Come and decorate two paper skull luminaira bags (you will get flameless tea lights). Luminaria de calavera de bolsas de papel: Ven y decora dos luminarias de calavera de bolsas de papel (te daremos velas de pilas).
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian
adrian.lib.mi.us

Community Cookoff
Parish Park, 2-6 p.m.
The East Adrian Community Coalition announces its annual Community Cookoff. The popular competition is back by popular demand and this year will feature a competition for the best barbequed chicken in addition to ribs and desserts prepared by local residents. Both grillers and tasters are welcome.
721 Erie St., Adrian
[email protected]

‘Godspell’
Siena Heights University, 7:30 p.m.
The Gospel comes to life in “Godspell,” presented by Theatre Siena. Tickets $15/$10.
730 Oakwood Road, Adrian

Adrian Symphony: ‘Billy the Kid’
Dawson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
A celebration of American composer Aaron Copland with his dramatic musical story of legendary outlaw Billy the Kid, plus music by Jennifer Higdon and Sergei Rachmaninoff. $25-$39.
240 S. Charles St., Adrian
adriansymphony.org or 517-264-3121

Comedy by Myq Kaplan
Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.
The TCA welcomes New York City comedian Myq Kaplan, who has appeared on the Tonight Show, Seth Meyers, David Letterman, James Corden, and Conan O’Brien. $28-$33.
400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh
517-423-6617 or thetca.org

Sunday, October 13

Appleumpkin Festival
Downtown Tecumseh, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arts, crafts, street fair, helicopter rides, and more fun for the entire family. Held in conjunction with Kapnick Orchards’ annual Apple Festival. Free shuttle between festivals.
100 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh

Apple Festival
Kapnick Orchards, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy food, entertainment, donuts, cider, wagon rides, and apple and pumpkin picking at Kapnick Orchards’ 45th annual Apple Festival. Held in conjunction with Tecumseh’s Appleumpkin Festival. Free shuttle between festivals.
4245 N. Rogers Hwy., Britton
517-423-7419

‘Godspell’
Siena Heights University, 2:30 p.m.
The Gospel comes to life in “Godspell,” presented by Theatre Siena. Tickets $15/$10.
730 Oakwood Road, Adrian

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Adrian College, 3:30 p.m.
The Lenawee County branch of the NAACP will hold its 30th annual Freedom Fund banquet on Sunday, Oct. 13, in the Adrian Tobias Center at Adrian College. The event begins with a meet-and-greet at 3:30 p.m., and the dinner and program will begin at 4 p.m. The theme of the event is “All In,” and the keynote speaker will be Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden. Community service awards will be presented to Don Lofton, local business owner, and Lizbeth Perez-Cazares from the Adrian District Library. Tickets $75.
[email protected]

Monday, October 14

Card Making for All Occasions
Tecumseh District Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
Learn to make three different all-occasion cards with Laurie Krauss of Stampin’ Up. $6.
215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh
tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238

Tuesday, October 15

Sushi Making Experience
Tecumseh District Library, 7-9 p.m.
The Tecumseh District Library is teaming up with Three Dudes and Dinner to offer this class. Materials fee is $10.
215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh
tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238

Thursday, October 17

Witches’ Night Out
Downtown Brooklyn, 5:30-8 p.m.
Visit the square in downtown Brooklyn for shopping, laughing, sipping, and spooky cheer. Wear your best with attire. In-store prizes may be offered at each store.
Downtown Brooklyn

Trunk or Treat
Lenawee Medical Care Facility, 5-7 p.m.
200 Sand Creek Hwy., Adrian
517-265-6794

Friday, October 18

Lenawee Humane Society’s Howl-O-Ween Ball
Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds
The Humane Society’s signature fundraiser consists of an online auction and in-person event. Attendees will enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, desserts, live and online auctions, games, contests, raffles and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dinner begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $100.
602 N. Dean St., Adrian
lenhumanesoc.org

‘Young Frankenstein’
Croswell Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Opening night for Mel Brooks’ hilarious farce about the famous mad scientist’s grandson. Adults $44/$33/$22, students $25/$20/$15.
129 E. Maumee St., Adrian
517-264-7469 or croswell.org

Saturday, October 19

Carpenter Farms Fall Craft Show
Carpenter Farms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Over 60 vendors with locally made products including art, baking, crafts soaps, candles, sewing, and more. Carpenter Farms is located just outside Adrian and is operated by Matt and Kelly Carpenter along with their children Jake and Abby, who are the fifth generation to live and work on the farm.
2534 East U.S. 223, Adrian
517-265-8399 or carpenterfarmsadrian.com

Circus Science Spectacular
Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 3 p.m.
Ringling Brothers veterans Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw combine comedy, juggling, and magic with science to create jaw-dropping tricks and stunts. An educational show that combines science and entertainent and is designed to appeal to the whole family. $15-$25.
400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh
thetca.org

Fall Foliage Festival
Hidden Lake Gardens, 2-8 p.m.
Experience the beauty of fall at Hidden Lake Gardens, Michigan State University’s 755-acre botanical garden located near Tipton. The festival includes hayrides, live music by the Saline Fiddlers, opportunities to explore the gardens, and a lantern-lighted trail to Hidden Lake Gardens’ new Sky Walk. Admission to the Gardens is $10 for most adults, $5 for students, $8 for military and veterans, and free for members.
6314 Monroe Road, Tipton
517-431-2060 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu

Fall Fest
The Centre, 5-8 p.m.
This fall festival includes family-friendly activities such as a bounce house, pumpkin bowling, bonfire, indoor trunk-or-treat, and more. Free.
1800 West U.S. 223, Adrian
thecentre.info

‘Young Frankenstein’
Croswell Opera House, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Mel Brooks’ hilarious farce about the famous mad scientist’s grandson comes to the Croswell stage. Adults $44/$33/$22, students $25/$20/$15.
129 E. Maumee St., Adrian
517-264-7469 or croswell.org

Sunday, October 20

‘Young Frankenstein’
Croswell Opera House, 2:30 p.m.
Mel Brooks’ hilarious farce about the famous mad scientist’s grandson comes to the Croswell stage. Adults $44/$33/$22, students $25/$20/$15.
129 E. Maumee St., Adrian
517-264-7469 or croswell.org

Third Annual Trunk-or-Treat
ProMedica Hickman Hospital, 4-6:30 p.m.
Includes food trucks, photo booth, raffles, helicopter tour and more.
5640 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian

Monday, October 21

Rehabilitation Raptors
Tecumseh District Library, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dody Wyman shares photos, videos, and narrative highlights of her more than 35 years working with these amazing birds of prey.
215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh
tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238

Thursday, October 24

Trunk or Treat
Bowman Chevrolet of Clinton, 5-7 p.m.
Includes live music, donuts and cider, food trucks and more.
1070 U.S. 12, Clinton
248-575-5000

CPC Fall Friends & Fundraiser
Dawson Auditorium, 6 p.m.
Care Pregnancy & Family Resource Center of Lenawee (CPC) is planning its 2024 Fall Friends & Fundraiser, a benefit for the organization’s programs. The speaker will be Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who ran for president in 2016 and was the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration. Tickets are $50 and include a copy of Carson’s book “The Perilous Fight.” CPC of Lenawee operates a pregnancy center and family resource center in Adrian.
friendsofcpclenawee.com

‘Young Frankenstein’
Croswell Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Mel Brooks’ hilarious farce about the famous mad scientist’s grandson comes to the Croswell stage. Adults $44/$33/$22, students $25/$20/$15.
129 E. Maumee St., Adrian
517-264-7469 or croswell.org

Friday, October 25

Trunk-or-Treat
Onsted High School, 5-7 p.m.
10109 Slee Road, Onsted
onsted.k12.mi.us

Saturday, October 26

GeoCaching 101
Adrian District Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Learn about the sport of geocaching from a member of MiGO (Michigan GeoCaching Organization). You will even find your first cache during the program.
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian
adrian.lib.mi.us

Autumn Festival
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 4-6 p.m.
A free family event.
632 S Madison St., Adrian

Downtown Adrian Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Adrian, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The city of Adrian and the Adrian DDA/Main Street have once again partnered with downtown businesses, local organizations, and volunteers to bring trick-or-treating to the streets of downtown Adrian. The event includes games, a costume parade, and treats. (Severe weather date Oct. 31.) Free.
Downtown Adrian
adriancity.com or 517-263-2161

Trick or Trunk
First United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m.
1245 W. Maple Ave., Adrian

Sunday, October 27

‘Young Frankenstein’
Croswell Opera House, 2:30 p.m.
Mel Brooks’ hilarious farce about the famous mad scientist’s grandson. Final performance. Adults
$44/$33/$22, students $25/$20/$15.
129 E. Maumee St., Adrian
517-264-7469 or croswell.org

Monday, October 28

Up-North Murder with Tobin Buhk
Lenawee District Library, 6:30 p.m.
True crime author Tobin Buhk is heading back to the Lenawee District Library. This time he’s bringing his Up-North Murder program, during which Tobin will take attendees back in time to an era when stagecoach and train robbers roamed the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula and when wild-west style gunfights took place on the dirt streets of long-gone dots on the Michigan map. Ages 18 and up.
4459 West U.S. 223, Adrian

Thursday, October 31

Halloween Family Friendly Night
The Clinton Inn, 6-8 p.m.
An enchanting evening of family-friendly fun in the Clinton Inn’s event center.
104 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton
theclintoninn.com