Go on an "Evening Insect Investigation" at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center.
Get a close-up look at some amazing insects. There is a $3 fee per person. Advance registration is required. Call 1-734-782-3956.
The annual Taylor Fall Fest is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road.
Activities include pumpkin decorating, "dip your own" caramel apples, craft-making, hayrides, playing on inflatable attractions and more.
For more information, call the City of Taylor Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation at 1-734-374-3906.
Paddle along the lush backwaters of the Huron River in the 34-foot, 18-passenger canoe "Huron" at Autumn Canoe Tours at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday, as well as Oct. 8 and 15 at Oakwoods Metropark.
The cost is $3 per person, or $40 per group. Children must be at least 5 years old to ride. Reservations are required. Call 1-734-782-3956.
Trenton's annual downtown Scarecrow Festival is set for Oct. 6 - 8, with craft and artisan booths, a car show, carnival, tug-of-war, an evening "pumpkin glow," canine costume contest, dog parade (Oct. 8) and live entertainment.
Call 1-734-675-2169 for more information.
Lake Erie Metropark is offering an early evening cruise on the lower Detroit River Oct. 15. The cruise departs from the Lake Erie Metropark marina at 4 p.m. and returns at sunset.
The three-hour cruise aboard the schoolship "Clinton" will explore the area's scenery and wildlife. There will be interpreters on board to provide commentary on the natural and historical wonders of the river.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 18, and must be purchased in advance. A Metropark vehicle entry permit is also required.
For reservations, call Lake Erie Metropark at 1-734-379-5020 ext. 5736 or 1-800-477-3189.
The Polka Booster Club of America is having a Polish Heritage Dance, with doors opening at 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Msgr. Hunt K of C Hall, 7080 Garling Dr., Dearborn Heights.
Music will be by Pan Franek, Zosia and the Polka Towners. Guests are encouraged to wear their red and white or traditional Polish outfits.
Admission is $12, and includes, beer, wine and soft drinks.
The hall will be hopping again when the Polka Booster Club of America holds a special benefit dance starting at 1 p.m. Oct. 29.
Admission for this one is also $12, with beer, wine and soft drinks. Bring your own snacks. Music will be provided by The New Brass Express.
For tickets, call 1-734-422-1901 or 1-313-561-8389.
The Ann Arbor Record and CD Show is back, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Weber Inn, 3050 Jackson Road.
The show features dealers from around the United States with every type of music.
Admission is $3. Children 10 and under are admitted free. Guests may bring in a small numbers of records to trade or sell. For more information, call 1-734-475-1006 or visit www.rerunrcords.com.
In recognition of national Paint Your Own Pottery Day, Artistically Yours, 2142 West Road, Trenton, is having a pot painting party Oct. 21.
Choose from over 200 pottery pieces, ranging from $6 for a tile to $50 for a large platter. Customers who make purchases of $20 or more will get $2 off.
After pieces are painted, they are fired in a kiln and ready for pick up in one week. All pieces are then food safe. No experience is necessary, with an idea book, many design tools, stencils and stamps to use for free.
The first 25 customers can paint a free Christmas ornament, and everyone can register for a painting and bead party for the whole family.
Cider and snacks will also be available.
Call 1-734-692-7499.
Henry Ford Community College will present "The Road Not Taken — A Fall Star Trek," a free planetarium show to the public at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 21 at HFCC's planetarium, located on the upper level of the Science Building on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn.
Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. and close at show time. For safety reasons, there is no late seating.
Admission is on a first-come, first-seated basis. No advance reservations are necessary. For more information about HFCC, visit www.hfcc.edu.
Hear ye, the Michigan Renaissance Festival is in its last weekend today, Saturday and Sunday at "Hollygrove," 12500 Dixie Hwy., Holly, with jousting, games, contests, entertainers, food and nearly 200 artisans and craftspeople.
The theme this weekend is a "Sweet Endings" chocolate festival.
Tickets are $17.85 for adults, $8.95 for children. For more information, visit www.michrenfest.com.
A century of classic and new Disney stars come together in the latest Disney On Ice production, "Walt Disney's 100 Years of Magic," coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills Oct. 11 - 15.
This show features the largest cast ever of Disney characters, choreographed to Academy Award-winning tunes.
Tickets range from $15 - $55. On opening night, seats are only $10 (not including rinkside and VIP seating). Tickets are available at the Palace of Auburn Hills box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Group discounts are available for select performances; for information, call the Palace of Auburn Hills Group Sales department at 1-248-371-2055.
Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeast Michigan, a chapter of the International Society of Decorative Painters, meets bimonthly at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield Road, Trenton.
All levels of painters are welcome. For more information, call Debi Keeling at 1-734-422-9382, or visit www.heritagedecorativeartists.com.
See the birthplace of the Model T and where the first 10,000 Tin Lizzies were made. Tours of the historic Ford Piquette plant, 411 Piquette, Detroit, are available from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. the first and third Saturday of every month through October.
Admission is $10. For a map or more information, visit www.tplex.org. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Call 1-313-872-8759 or e-mail Jerald.Mitchell@tplex.org.
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