Community Calendar

The Southwest Detroit Business Association invites runners and walkers to the 2025 “Run of the Dead” 5K/10K on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the George S. Patton Park Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, Detroit, MI 48209. The annual event celebrates Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones, and serves as a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS).

The USATF-certified 5K and 10K races will begin at 9 a.m., guiding participants through Southwest Detroit’s historic Holy Cross and Woodmere cemeteries. The 10K event will kick things off, followed by the 5K run and walk. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to visit local vendors, view the community ofrenda, and enjoy pre-race warm-ups.

An ofrenda (altar) will be created and displayed by a local leader to honor the memories of community loved ones. Participants are invited to celebrate the holiday by wearing traditional face paint, flowers, and attire. Halloween or non-traditional costumes are discouraged to preserve the cultural integrity of the event.

The race will feature light bites, vendors, and entertainment by COMPÁS, along with medal awards for both 5K and 10K categories, including 1st and 2nd place finishers and overall male and female winners. The event is chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management.

Registration Fees:

General (Sept. 2 – Nov. 1, 2025): 5K – $55 | 10K – $60

Event Day (Nov. 1, 2025): 5K/10K – $75

Discounts:

High School Students Run Free – Code HS100 (school ID required)

First Responders Half Off – Code FR50 (badge required)

COMPÁS provides high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with a focus on youth socio-emotional development. By preserving the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrating its diversity through the arts, COMPÁS plays a vital role in the neighborhood’s cultural landscape.

For more information and to register, visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Detroit/RunoftheDeadFundraiser

For any questions email Events@southwestdetroit.com or call (313) 842-0986.

This year marks a major milestone. The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation is celebrating 45 years of empowering young people with college scholarships, honoring the courage of Rosa Parks, and strengthening our community through education.
Since 1980, we have proudly awarded more than $3 million in scholarships, helping more than 1,600 Michigan high school seniors pursue their dreams while embodying the ideals Mrs. Parks stood for. Join us to celebrate this remarkable achievement during a special 45th anniversary gala event.

Join Foundation for Pops for its inaugural “Night of Heroes Gala,” an inspiring evening celebrating courage, service, and community. The gala will spotlight veterans, public servants, and organizations making a lasting impact while raising funds to support veterans through housing, workforce development, and supportive services. Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, live music, comedy, dancing, silent auction, and raffles.

WHO: Foundation for Pops, a nonprofit uplifting veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and underserved families.

WHAT: Night of Heroes Gala — fundraiser and awards celebration featuring dinner, entertainment, dancing, and community recognition.

WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

WHERE: Bellagio Banquet & Conference Center, 23900 W Warren Ave, Dearborn Heights, MI

ADMISSION: General Admission is $100 (includes dinner, premium bar, raffles, and silent auction). For sponsorship packages and full ticketing information, visit zeffy.com.

Join New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR) as we celebrate 15 years of rescuing cats and kittens with our biggest fundraiser yet — The Hairball! This 1980s prom-themed birthday bash will feature live music, great food, raffles, dancing, and a silent auction, all to raise funds for medical care, food, and shelter for cats in need. NBAR is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every dollar raised goes directly toward the whiskered friends we care for. Costumes are encouraged — tease up that hair and party like it’s 1989!

Riverside's 2025 Holiday Art Fair!
Taking place November 22nd, 11am-6pm and November 23rd, 11am-4pm

Riverside's Holiday Art Fair offers handmade art, vintage goods, and self-care products by local vendors. Get a head start on your holiday shopping, stock up on upcoming birthday gifts, or treat yourself!

Visit riversidearts.org/art-fair for updates and vendor information.