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Fall Festival at Bowers Farm
Wagon rides, pumpkin picking, pony rides and an apple launcher fill Bowers Farm's fall weekends, with live music and a beer garden.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 2 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fri 5–9 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
WhereBowers Farm – Discovery Oaks Park, 1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills
CostAdvance $15 county resident / $19 non-resident / $8 member; door $17/$21/$10
Photo: Oakland County Parks via oakgov.com
Franklin Cider Mill season
Franklin's historic mill presses cider and fries donuts, with mellow live jazz on weekends.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 21 – Sun Nov 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM daily
WhereFranklin Cider Mill, 7450 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Franklin Cider Mill via franklincidermill.com
The World of Anna Sui
Nearly 100 looks from Detroit-born designer Anna Sui, grouped into 12 archetypes from Grunge to Victorian.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 21 – Sun Feb 28, 2027 · Wed 11–5, Thu 11–8, Fri–Sun 11–5
WhereCranbrook Art Museum, Upper Galleries, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostSee organizer website for details (free admission Thursdays)
Photo: Cranbrook Art Museum via cranbrookartmuseum.org
"The World of Anna Sui" Exhibition Tour
A guided walk through the nearly 100 Anna Sui looks in Cranbrook's upper galleries.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23 – Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WhereCranbrook Art Museum, Upper Galleries, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
Cost$22 including museum admission; $5 ArtMembers
Photo: Cranbrook Art Museum via cranbrookartmuseum.org
Discovery Days: Bats, Bones, and Bubbles
Van de Graaff sparks, owl pellets and a bat maze at Cranbrook's Halloween science day for kids 8 and under.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WhereCranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Cranbrook Institute of Science via science.cranbrook.edu
Ignite Your Curiosity: AI Essentials: What You Need to Know
U-M's Dr. Debra Levantrosser explains AI essentials, then the touring exhibit on artificial intelligence opens.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
WhereCranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostIncluded with museum admission: adults $19; ages 2-12 $15; seniors $15; members free
Photo: Cranbrook Institute of Science via science.cranbrook.edu
Fall Family Day: The World of Anna Sui
Kids 5 and up design fashions from repurposed textiles and style mini mannequins, inspired by Anna Sui.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WhereCranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostIncluded with museum admission; ArtMembers and youth 12 and under free
Photo: Cranbrook Art Museum via cranbrookartmuseum.org
Cranbrook Academy of Art Annual Cup Sale and Ring Sale
Current Cranbrook students sell handmade ceramic cups and metalsmithed rings at the annual Cup Sale and Ring Sale.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WhereCranbrook Art Museum (ArtLab and FIKA Cafe), 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostFree entry; cups $35, rings $30–$100
Photo: Cranbrook Art Museum via cranbrookartmuseum.org
Leonid Meteor Shower Night at the Museum
Cranbrook's observatory and planetarium stay open late for the Leonid meteor shower.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
WhereCranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostSee organizer website for details
Climate Conversations: Connecting Science and Solutions
Climate scientist Dr. Petra Huck-Lotz connects science and solutions for the Women in Science series.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WhereCranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostAdults $19 ($16 members); ages 2-12 $15 ($12.75 members); under 2 free
Photo: Cranbrook Institute of Science via science.cranbrook.edu