Celebrating Downriver for 15 Years!
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Oct3Sat2026 Grosse Ile – St James Episcopal Church Rummage Sale @ St James Episcopal Church Oct 3 all-day 
Note Times: Thu/Fri 9 am – 4 pm & Sat 9 am – Noon
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Taylor – 6th Annual Scarecrow Stroll @ Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Oct 3 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Scarecrow Stroll & Witches Bonfire (performance times 3:30 pm and 5 pm) returns with a reimagined focus on family fun. Full event time to join in all the fun is from 2–6 p.m. to vote for your favorite scarecrow, explore the expanded haunted trail, visit the pumpkin patch, enjoy witch performances and create keepsakes in the kids’ craft tent.
Also, if interested in a horse and wagon ride the Blackstone Stables will be offering rides from 2 pm – 5 pm
Experience all-new family activities replacing the vendor market, then stay for a movie at 6 p.m. to end the day with a cozy evening under the stars.
The Scarecrow Stroll & Witches Bonfire returns with a reimagined focus on family fun from 2–6 p.m. with the movie at 6 p.m. to end the day with a cozy evening under the stars.
Trenton Glow Hike (3 time slots) @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmLearn how animals adapt at night! Free illuminating items are available, along with red lanterns that allow hikers to see the natural surroundings without disturbing wildlife.
Please use the Eventbrite link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/ in advance, registration is required due to the high popularity of this event.
This last hike is intended to be adult only, please be respectful of our attempt to offer a rare kid-free experience for some adults!
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Oct
3
Sat
2026
Oct 3 all-day
Note Times: Thu/Fri 9 am – 4 pm & Sat 9 am – Noon
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Oct 3 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Scarecrow Stroll & Witches Bonfire (performance times 3:30 pm and 5 pm) returns with a reimagined focus on family fun. Full event time to join in all the fun is from 2–6 p.m. to vote for your favorite scarecrow, explore the expanded haunted trail, visit the pumpkin patch, enjoy witch performances and create keepsakes in the kids’ craft tent.
Also, if interested in a horse and wagon ride the Blackstone Stables will be offering rides from 2 pm – 5 pm
Experience all-new family activities replacing the vendor market, then stay for a movie at 6 p.m. to end the day with a cozy evening under the stars.
The Scarecrow Stroll & Witches Bonfire returns with a reimagined focus on family fun from 2–6 p.m. with the movie at 6 p.m. to end the day with a cozy evening under the stars.
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Learn how animals adapt at night! Free illuminating items are available, along with red lanterns that allow hikers to see the natural surroundings without disturbing wildlife.
Please use the Eventbrite link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/ in advance, registration is required due to the high popularity of this event.
This last hike is intended to be adult only, please be respectful of our attempt to offer a rare kid-free experience for some adults!
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Oct
4
Sun
2026
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