5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Streets of Treats in Northville, Parker’s Alley Boo Bash and more

Jack-o-Lantern at Greenfield Village
Photo credit Antranik Tavitian via Imagn Content Services, LLC

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Each week, WWJ discovers all the top events happening around Metro Detroit to help you make the most of your weekend with the Don’t Miss List.

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1. Bourbon & Brews Fest

Cheers! Ring in the fall season by raising a glass at the third annual Bourbon & Brews Fest! This indoor festival hosted this weekend at the Royal Oak Farmers Market will feature 150+ types of bourbons, whiskies, brews & spirits for you to sample. In addition to the great beverage selection, there will be variety of Metro Detroit’s best food trucks, and back by popular demand, Detroit's premier cover band, Cosmic Groove!

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Royal Oak Farmers Market in Royal Oak

2. Parker’s Alley Boo Bash

Parker’s Alley Boo Bash returns to Downtown Detroit for all treats, and no tricks! Detroiters are invited to dress up for a frightfully fun and family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating throughout the Alley, on Woodward Avenue and beyond. There will be free face painting, balloon art, live artwork, cornhole and other games and -- of course -- pumpkins!

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Parker’s Alley in Detroit

3. Northville Streets of Treats

Trick-or-treaters descend upon Downtown Northville as businesses hand out treats from their Halloween-decorated stations and storefronts during the annual Streets of Treats! Kids, parents, grandparents, and family pets dress up in Halloween costumes and stroll the streets during this free event. Enjoy dance groups performing Halloween and Dia de los Muertos-themed acts, plus Novi Police will have their pink squad car to sign, and there will be army vehicles, fire trucks, skeletons, and much more.

Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Northville

4. Westview Orchards Haunted Wine Run

Looking to get outside, get a little exercise and drink some wine? Excited for spooky season? This race is for you! Head to Westview Orchards on Sunday at 9 a.m. for the Haunted Wine Run​​​​​​ -- another exciting "Halloween Themed" event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the orchards and winery! Registration includes a t-shirt, portable and collapsible wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine coaster and of course, a pour of wine!

Sunday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. at Westview Orchards and Winery in Washington

5. Holly’s Mischief and Magic

It's going to be a spooky good time at Holly’s Mischief and Magic! The city is partnering with local businesses for a fun, free, adults-only night out for witches and wizards that like to party in the Potter world. Businesses in Downtown Holly will take over locations and transform into Diagon Alley and beyond. Start the night by showing up early to get some themed food from one of Holly's great restaurants, then stop at one of the check-in desks to pickup your Hogwarts letter and entry into the game throughout town.

Friday, Oct. 25 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Downtown Holly

Featured Image Photo Credit: Antranik Tavitian via Imagn Content Services, LLC