Weekend Planner: Dress Up, Get Out, Give Back

There's plenty to celebrate this weekend before the big day Oct. 31. For starters, check out the first Woodward Nightmare Cruise for ugly cars 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

But that's not all that's in store. Check out some more events that have been planned for the weekend leading up to Halloween.

• Where:
• When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday
• Cost: Free
• Why go: Tricks, treats and activities -- and Dan the Creature Man! Costumes are encouraged and families are invited to drop in any time between 6:30 and 8 p.m.
• What else: Stop by the library’s Youth Reference Desk or call 248-546-2504. Registration ends Monday. The library will be collecting candy donations for this event.

• Where: 
• When: Midnight Friday and Saturday
• Cost: $5
• Why go: Stage Fright tells the story of a theater staging Dracula. When the zombie apocalypse threatens to halt the production, everyone must band together to make sure that, above all, the show must go on.
• What else: Buy tickets here.

• When: 10 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday
• Where:
• Cost: If you go to the 10 p.m. All-Star Showdown ($15), Stage Fright is free.
• Why go: It's a showdown! Get prizes for sexiest version of a non-sexy thing, nerdiest costume and thriftiest costume. Plus, drink specials and if you stick around for the midnight showing of Stage Fright, it's free!
• What else: Visit Go Comedy's Facebook event for more information.

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday
• Where: Luxury Lanes and Lounge
• Cost: Each bowler is asked to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges, which will provide the participant three games of bowling, shoe rental, food and beverages.
• Why go: Prizes will be raffled off and funds raised will go to help Ferndale Youth Assistance. The event is one of the two most important fundraisers each year for FYA, a charitable program that works with the schools, the local district courts, parents and the city and county government to assist youth with a variety of programs.

• What else: Those interested in bowling or volunteering for this event or making a donation may contact Melinda Hicks at 248-586-8700.

For more weekend-things-to-do options, visit our Events guide here. If you'd like to post your own event, .