1. Enjoy the final fruits of the harvest at the Birmingham Farmers Market end of season celebration.
  2. Take advantage of the last chance to see the "Skeleton Crew" at Detroit Public Theatre.
  3. Sample your choice of more than 800 plus craft beers at the Detroit Fall Beer Festival in Eastern Market.
  4. Play giant Jenga and Connect Four at Beacon Park's family-friendly Lions Tailgate.
  5. Take in a performance of Ballet Hispanico at the Detroit Opera House.
  6. Enjoy a brew and some beats with your best furry buddy at Boos, Barks and Brews in Ferndale.
  7. Take in all things fall at the annual Belle Isle Harvest Fest.
  8. Participate in the Red Carpet Backyard BBQ for the Homeless and Hungry in Detroit.
  9. Catch the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra's first concert of the season.
  10. Take your kids to celebrate Halloween in a floating pumpkin patch at Spooky Swim in Livonia.

Kickoff list from Crain's Detroit Business. Add you suggestions below.