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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park welcomes back acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. Experience art like never before through CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens Presented by Macatawa Bank. This highly anticipated exhibition transforms both our beautiful outdoor gardens and inviting indoor Sculpture Galleries with the world-renowned artwork of Chihuly. Stroll through the gardens and discover monumental sculptures, vibrant Reeds, and stunning site-specific installations that harmoniously blend art with nature, creating breathtaking moments around every corner.

About Dale Chihuly: Chihuly is an American artist who transforms a space with experiments in color, light, transparency, and form. He is known for his exhibitions and large-scale architectural installations around the world and for revolutionizing the studio glass movement. Chihuly works with a variety of media including glass, paint, charcoal, neon, ice, and Polyvitro, and his work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide.

The Village of Rochester Hills has brought back The Village Pumpkin Patch for the fourth year in a row.

This October, guests are encouraged to make a $5 donation via a QR Code to The Rainbow Connection for each pumpkin they pick.

October 9 – October 30, 2026
Guests are welcome to visit any time during the day.
Pumpkins are available while supplies last and will be replenished throughout October.

A $5 donation to The Rainbow Connection is requested for each pumpkin picked from the patch.
*100% of the funds received will go directly to The Rainbow Connection
A QR Code is on display at The Village Pumpkin Patch where guests can quickly scan and donate on their mobile device.

The Village of Rochester Hills
*Festival Park*
104 N. Adam Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
At the corner of Adams and Walton

Black Birth Joy by Tiana Lashae documents birth as a deeply personal story of connection, courage, tenderness, and joy. The photographs and stories in the exhibit challenge mainstream narratives that reduce Black birth to statistics and only amplify Black pregnant women's anxiety and hesitancy about navigating the maternal health care system. Instead, the exhibit offers evidence of joy, reminders of possibility, and a visual legacy for generations to come.

Black Birth Joy was born from Lashae's belief that more positive birth stories of BIPOC families need to be seen and heard, and her photographs invite viewers to witness the people behind them: the mothers, babies, partners, families, and birthworkers. They create space for BIPOC families to see themselves represented with dignity and to witness the full range of birth experiences. Lashae's photographs also create a tangible record that can support conversations around quality of medical care, respectful treatment, and patient rights. The exhibit empowers women to prioritize and advocate for their birth experiences while also encouraging perinatal health professionals and birthworkers to center the humanity, dignity, and individual experiences of patients and families.

The exhibit comprises over 30 photographs as well as stories of mothers whose births were documented by Lashae, a doula and birth/newborn photographer whose work has been published in Everyday Birth Magazine, an international publication. The physical exhibit is accompanied by a virtual component that encourages audiences to engage with each mother's birth story.

The Lane Hall Exhibit Space is sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) at the University of Michigan.

Black Birth Joy
Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Friday, January 15, 2027
Lane Hall Exhibit Space, 204 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI
Open M–F, 9AM–5PM

The Intimacy of Memories brings together artists working across installation, fiber, and painting to explore nostalgia and longing for the past. Sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch each spark memory and recollection. The exhibition becomes a dialogue between memory, movement, and culture, offering visual parallels between the past we long for and the present we inhabit.

Opening Reception: October 9th, 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Participating artists: 'Jide Aje, Meli Bandera, Cydney Camp, Alexander Daniels Escobar, Madhurima Ganguly, Fatema Haque, Reid Hulleza, Paloma Núñez-Reguiero, Miriam Uhura, Dino Valdez

Changes over the course of the nineteenth century in how Americans voted, from voice vote to public ballot box to private voting booth, also saw changes in the material culture that surrounded voting. Ballots and ballot boxes, campaign pins and ribbons, blank lists and pre-printed party tickets, lanterns and banners–the creative forces of the American print industry filled the country’s cities and small towns with the ephemera of electioneering.

As you look at the items in this exhibit, think about what they tell us about how Americans in the past felt about voting, and about how voting felt. How did Election Days feel when they were full of parades and music and public drinking? What was it like to vote when everyone around you knew who you voted for? And, most of all, who counted as a voter, and who did the counting?

On view September 11-December 22, weekdays from 12-4 pm.

BIG SCREEN REWIND is bringing five horror classics back to MJR Theatres - and tickets are ON SALE NOW!
September 25th - October 1st - Friday the 13th
October 2nd - 8th - Scream
October 9th -15th - The Shining
October 16th - 22nd - The Blair Witch Project
October 23rd - 31st - Halloween

Tickets: $5

Get tickets now: https://www.mjrtheatres.com/big-screen-rewind/

This musical theatre class is all about making songs come alive on stage. You’ll dig into lyrics and music to uncover character, emotion, and story while learning how to sing with purpose, not just good notes. Through hands-on song work, you’ll make bold choices, build confidence, and discover how to use your voice to connect with an audience and tell a powerful story.

Tipsy Ypsi offers public events throughout the week and private events anytime. With over a 14 years of Paint & Pour Party experience, we’ve developed a creative night on the town that combines art and entertainment! Grab a drink and a brush and follow along as we walk you, step-by-step, through the evening’s featured painting.

Events run for approximately 2-3 hours with FREQUENT sip breaks. You will leave with a painting that is uniquely yours, and you’ll be amazed at the art you can bring to life.

We are NOT a franchise/chain, we do things Detroit style.

Support your local artists!

Glenlore Trails' CarnEvil 2 returns September 18th - November 1st with a reimagined, family-friendly Halloween adventure featuring immersive lights, interactive games, and carnival-inspired fun along a one mile forest trail. Join this one of a kind experience this fall at Glenlore Trails .

The CarnEvil 2 Experience Includes:
*Select Nights Only
One-Mile complete forest transformation featuring immersive lighting, sound, and visual storytelling
CarnEvil themed interactive experiences throughout the trail
Carnival inspired games and activities designed for guests of all ages
Light and Sound Displays featuring projection mapping, glowing art installations, LED displays, and interactive displays
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun with whimsical spooky moments and seasonal surprises
Magical Interactive Wands allowing guests to unlock additional surprises on the trail
Food Trucks featuring a rotating lineup of dinner and desserts including the return of The Little Donut Factory
Seasonal Drinks including warm beverage options and adult beverage selections

Friday, September 18 "Opening Night" – Live Music from Full Tilt Boogie
Saturday, September 19 – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 16 - Adult Night – 21+ Only / Live Music from DeVar & The Detroiters – 7:00pm-10:30pm
Sunday, October 25 – Trick or Treat – 6:45pm-7:30pm / Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween Night
A full list of upcoming events can be found at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Tickets are on sale Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am
Tickets are available online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Prices start at:
3 years and under: Free
4-12 years: $15
13-64 years: $25
65+: $20
Group Rates (20+ people): Starting at $18 each
*Ticket pricing may vary for specialized themed event nights.

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Opening Thursday through Sunday Evenings
Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day but typically begin around 5:30pm with the final entry around 9:00pm.

GLENLORE TRAILS – CARNEVIL 2
3860 Newton Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park welcomes back acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. Experience art like never before through CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens Presented by Macatawa Bank. This highly anticipated exhibition transforms both our beautiful outdoor gardens and inviting indoor Sculpture Galleries with the world-renowned artwork of Chihuly. Stroll through the gardens and discover monumental sculptures, vibrant Reeds, and stunning site-specific installations that harmoniously blend art with nature, creating breathtaking moments around every corner.

About Dale Chihuly: Chihuly is an American artist who transforms a space with experiments in color, light, transparency, and form. He is known for his exhibitions and large-scale architectural installations around the world and for revolutionizing the studio glass movement. Chihuly works with a variety of media including glass, paint, charcoal, neon, ice, and Polyvitro, and his work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide.