Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Township, MI 48317

The Packard Proving Grounds is opening its gates for our Annual Fall Open House - an afternoon of free admission, Packard history and community fun on Sunday, October 25, from 1–5 p.m.
Held each fall as our way of saying thank you to the Packard community, Shelby Township and Metro Detroit, the Open House is an invitation to come experience the historic site and discover more of the story behind it. Tour the Lodge, explore the grounds, see Packard automobiles inside the Tank Test Center and even take a ride in a Packard.
The afternoon will also feature a Cruise-In Car Show, food trucks and vendors, a bake sale and the PPG Gift Shop.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Donations are always graciously accepted and support the continued preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.
Rain or shine | FREE admission
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Local Event: Annual Fall Open House

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Detroit

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Annual Fall Open House

The Packard Proving Grounds is opening its gates for our Annual Fall Open House - an afternoon of free admission, Packard...

The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

Step inside The Vault at the Packard Proving Grounds, home to the Packard Motor Car Foundation's archive and the world's largest collection of Packard photographs and archival documents. Pat Connell, who leads the Foundation's ongoing Vault project and authors the Packard Pulse's "Gems from the Vault" series, will share photographs and the fascinating stories they preserve. Attendees will be able to have a rare glimpse into Packard's rich history through the lens of its extraordinary archives.
Part of the Historical Speaker Series.
$5 for General Admission | Free for PPG Members
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Local Event: Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard Archives

Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard...

Step inside The Vault at the Packard Proving Grounds, home to the Packard Motor Car Foundation's archive and the world's...

Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard Archives

Brewery Faisan

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Detroit!
Looking for a fun activity in Detroit? Picture this: you grab a drink, pick up a brush and suddenly you’re laughing way too hard at how your sunset looks more like a potato (in a good way). Your local instructor keeps things easy, the vibe stays chill and before you know it, you’re relaxed, inspired and genuinely proud of what you made. It’s a night that reminds you how good it feels to play again! Perfect for a date, a night with friends or just some much-needed me-time. Book your spot today and make your next night out unforgettable!
What’s Included: A fun, hands-on paint and sip experience guided by a friendly local artist. An upbeat, social event hosted at a trendy public venue such as a distillery, brewery, cocktail bar or sake bar in Detroit (location varies by date). All painting materials provided: canvas, brushes, paints and apron. Step-by-step instruction, creative freedom and plenty of laughs. A canvas you can take home.
What to Expect: A fun, upbeat atmosphere with music, drinks and creativity. Easy, beginner-friendly guidance from an instructor who keeps things light and easy. Ideal for: a casual date, girls’ night, team hangout or solo reset.
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at: <a href="https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51495/paint-night-done-right-detroit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51495/paint-night-done-right-detroit</a>&nbsp;
Happens on the following Dates:
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Local Event: Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Detroit

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Detroit

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Detroit!
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Masonic Temple

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween-inspired music at The Masonic Crystal Ballroom under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: The Detroit Masonic Temple - Crystal Ballroom Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted Age requirement: all guests must be 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Detroit To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Program Thriller - Michael Jackson Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110 - Dmitri Shostakovich II. Allegro Molto Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) - Mike Oldfield Stranger Things (Theme) - S U R V I V E Beetlejuice (Theme) - Danny Elfman The Addams Family (Theme) - Vic Mizzy Halloween (Theme) - John Carpenter Psycho (Prelude) - Bernard Herrmann Ghostbusters (Theme) - Ray Parker Jr. Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns Night on Bald Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky Der Erlkönig - Franz Schubert This Is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Danny Elfman Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg
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Local Event: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Bookie's Bar & Grille

Haunt the bars in Detroit with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 Click ✅ GOING ✅ On The Facebook Event ⬇️ So You Don't Miss Updates <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2214846605674392" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/2214846605674392</a> Here's What You Get: 👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd of Spooky Crawlers! 🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase 🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party 📸 Professional Photographers 🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard 🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials 🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues 🔥 Awesome After Party 📛 Custom Halloween Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers 🗺️ Access To Our Detroit Pub Crawl Map 🚨 Get tickets NOW before prices go up! 🚨 _______________________________________ Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before! On October 31st, join us for a spooktacular bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes, and an electrifying atmosphere. We’re making our way through Detroit’s top bars with exclusive drink deals, Halloween-themed entertainment, and surprises lurking around every corner. Grab your friends and throw on your most hilarious, horrifying, or out-of-this-world outfits—because this night is all about bold looks and big scares. Each stop on the crawl will bring a new vibe, from bone-rattling beats to ghoulishly good drinks. Whether you're dressed as a vampire, villain, or just out to vibe, this is the place to be for Halloween night. Detroit is turning up the fright and fun — and you won’t want to miss a moment. 🎃👻 _______________________________________ 🚨For all the latest venue information, special offers, event details, and ticket purchases, be sure to visit our website! It's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know. ⬇️ <a href="https://www.crawlwith.us/detroit/halloween" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">crawlwith.us/detroit/halloween</a> 🎃 CHECK IN 4PM - 6PM 🎃 🎃 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM - 10PM 🎃 🎃 MID PARTY 7PM - 9PM 🎃 🎃 AFTER PARTY 10PM - 12AM 🎃 _______________________________________ 100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE: 👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed! _______________________________________ ✔️ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✔️ <a href="https://www.crawlwith.us/faq" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">crawlwith.us/faq</a> _______________________________________ 🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫 We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl! _______________________________________ ㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑ Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.

Local Event: The Halloween Bar Crawl - Detroit

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Detroit

Haunt the bars in Detroit with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This...

Kick off the holiday season at the Packard Proving Grounds with the Packard Farmers Market’s annual Harvest Holiday Market!
Spend the afternoon shopping more than 75 local farmers, artisans, makers and small businesses offering fresh-baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, handmade soaps, unique crafts, holiday gifts and more. It’s a festive way to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting the local vendors and small businesses that make our market community special.
Visitors can also explore the historic Packard Proving Grounds and learn more about this important piece of automotive history during their visit.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 12–4 PM
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48317
$1 admission donation.
Kick off the season, shop local and spend a November afternoon at Packard.
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Local Event: Harvest Holiday Market

Harvest Holiday Market

Kick off the holiday season at the Packard Proving Grounds with the Packard Farmers Market’s annual Harvest Holiday...

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Detroit!
Looking for a fun activity in Detroit? Picture this: you grab a drink, pick up a brush and suddenly you’re laughing way too hard at how your sunset looks more like a potato (in a good way). Your local instructor keeps things easy, the vibe stays chill and before you know it, you’re relaxed, inspired and genuinely proud of what you made. It’s a night that reminds you how good it feels to play again! Perfect for a date, a night with friends or just some much-needed me-time. Book your spot today and make your next night out unforgettable!
What’s Included: A fun, hands-on paint and sip experience guided by a friendly local artist. An upbeat, social event hosted at a trendy public venue such as a distillery, brewery, cocktail bar or sake bar in Detroit (location varies by date). All painting materials provided: canvas, brushes, paints and apron. Step-by-step instruction, creative freedom and plenty of laughs. A canvas you can take home.
What to Expect: A fun, upbeat atmosphere with music, drinks and creativity. Easy, beginner-friendly guidance from an instructor who keeps things light and easy. Ideal for: a casual date, girls’ night, team hangout or solo reset.
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at: <a href="https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51495/paint-night-done-right-detroit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51495/paint-night-done-right-detroit</a>&nbsp;Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>May 10, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>May 24, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jun 7, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jun 21, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jul 12, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jul 26, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 9, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 23, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 13, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 27, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 11, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 25, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Nov 15, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Nov 29, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 13, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 27, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51495/paint-night-done-right-detroit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Detroit

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