
Things to do in Detroit this weekend: September 27, 2024
Clip: Season 9 Episode 13 | 2m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
Fall events are in full swing this weekend. Plus, chances to see art, comedy and theater.
Fall events are in full swing this weekend with the Fire & Flannel Festival in downtown Wyandotte, Pumpkin Patch Night in West Bloomfield and Drafting Table Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest. There are also chances to see some art, comedy and theater around town. See what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: September 27, 2024
Clip: Season 9 Episode 13 | 2m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
Fall events are in full swing this weekend with the Fire & Flannel Festival in downtown Wyandotte, Pumpkin Patch Night in West Bloomfield and Drafting Table Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest. There are also chances to see some art, comedy and theater around town. See what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Narrator] It's the first full weekend of Autumn and that means it's time for pumpkins, Oktoberfest activities, and much more Fall Fun.
Here's "One Detroit's" Will Glover with today's "One Detroit" weekend.
- [Will] First up, head to the Yack Arena parking lot in downtown Wyandotte for the Fire and Flannel Festival happening through September 29th.
The festival welcomes fall with ax throwing, chainsaw carving, dancing witches, accompanied by a bar, live music and more.
Next, on September 27th and 28th, you can kick off fall with Pumpkin Patch Night at TreeRunner Adventure Park in West Bloomfield.
Pumpkin Patch Night encourages you to take in beautifully lit trees, music and the autumn spirit.
You can also head over to the Drafting Table Brewing Company in Wixom for Oktoberfest.
Enjoy German style beers on tap, special draft releases, and the long dog dash where you can sign up your Dachshund, Corgi, or Bassett Hound to race.
It's Friday the 27th from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Saturday the 28th from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
In the mood for a laugh?
Check out, "Silly Goose: A Planet Ant Farm Team Original One Act Comedy" that follows a goose that takes on a town's mayor to win over its citizens.
Opening night for this grownup fairytale is September 27th.
"Design Cord Detroit's 14th Annual Detroit Month of Design," is going on through September 30th at multiple locations throughout the city.
This year's theme is "Creative Currents" celebrating Detroit's design impact on the globe.
Catch the closing celebration at Michigan Central on Saturday, September 28th.
Take in a one-Man show at Detroit's Fisher Theater starring Chazz Palminter called "A Bronx Tale," watch the TV and film star take to the stage to bring 18 characters from his autobiographical play to life on September 28th at 8:00 PM.
On September 28th and 29th for more Fall Fun, stop by the "South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest."
This year's theme is "Rock Around a Pumpkin" and we'll feature a crack show Scarecrow contest and parade.
Finally, for a taste of history, experience a Detroit Central Market weekend at Greenfield Village in Dearborn on September 28th and 29th.
The historic 1860 market structure has been fully reconstructed and will host local vendors, chef demonstrations, and other special programming.
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