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Nardin Park hosts Farmington Hills holiday market Saturday
Nardin Park’s Evergreen Artisan Holiday Market brings more than 70 makers, paid workshops and free Santa photos to Farmington Hills on Nov. 14.
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Downtown Farmington Ladies Night Out returns Nov. 12
Downtown Farmington’s Ladies Night Out runs Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring merchant specials, a Riley Park market and stamp-card prizes.
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Farmington-area SMART rides will be free on Election Day
SMART rides will be fare-free Nov. 3, including Farmington-area Flex service. Operating hours, service boundaries and reservation requirements still apply.
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Farmington Hills Veterans Day luncheon requires Nov. 3 signup
Farmington and Farmington Hills veterans can attend the Nov. 11 Costick Center luncheon free with registration by Nov. 3. Non-veterans may attend for a fee.
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Farmington Halloween events include downtown trick-or-treating
Downtown Farmington businesses will offer trick-or-treating from noon to 2 p.m. Halloween, alongside the Haunted Farmers Market and earlier storytelling events.
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Farmington-area Catholic parishes receive revised restructuring models
Farmington and Farmington Hills parishes are included in revised Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring proposals. Parish-level feedback continues, with final decisions expected in April 2027.
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Farmington Hills Boo Bash offers hayrides, treats Oct. 25
The Farmington Hills Special Services Department’s annual Boo Bash returns to Heritage Park on Sunday, Oct. 25, with hayrides, s’mores and candy-free trick-or-treat stations for children in preschool through third grade. Adults and children must register in advance.
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Childhood anxiety workshop comes to Farmington Hills Oct. 25
Clinical psychologist Yoni Schwab, co-founder of The Shefa School in Manhattan, will lead a workshop on helping children manage anxiety at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Oct. 25.
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Westbound I-696 closure precedes planned ramp reopenings
Westbound I-696 between I-75 and M-10 is scheduled to close Oct. 9–12 for a traffic shift, followed by most westbound ramp reopenings. Eastbound traffic will remain detoured.
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Free legal advice offered at Farmington Hills library
Volunteer attorneys will offer free, brief legal consultations at the Farmington Hills library Oct. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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Adat Shalom hosts Supreme Court program Oct. 14
The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan hosts its annual Fall Focus program at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Oct. 14, featuring University of Michigan attorney Kelly Cruz reviewing major Supreme Court cases on topics including birthright citizenship, tariffs and gun control.
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Farmington market hosts apple bake-off Saturday
The Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market draws nearly 4,500 shoppers weekly and hosts its third annual Apple Dessert Bake-Off Saturday, Oct. 10. Registration closes at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.
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Farmington Hills Hay Day adds marshmallow drop Oct. 6
The City of Farmington Hills hosts its free annual Hay Day at Heritage Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with hayrides, pumpkin painting and a new addition: the Marshmallow Fly & Fry drop event, previously held in August.
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Farmington-area groups eligible for grants up to $5,000
The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is accepting Bridge Builders Microgrant applications from Farmington and Farmington Hills residents and groups, with grants up to $5,000 for community projects and an Oct. 30 deadline.
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