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Wonderade Punch List
Metro Detroit Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is cold, around 47 under clouds, then Sunday warms to a mostly sunny 58. Bundle up for Sterling Frights and Trails of Treats, and finish Sunday with Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo.
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The weather read
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Saturday
47° / 35°
Cloudy, 3% rain.
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Sunday
58° / 39°
Mostly sunny, 1% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
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Saturday plan |
 11 am to 12:30 pm |
Hay rides, a straw maze, crafts, trick or treating, cider and donuts in Dodge Park, free to attend. Aim for late morning, when it's a bit warmer.
Dodge Park · Free · Outdoors, open sun
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| 1 to 2:30 pm |
A free trick-or-treat stroll with live music from the Troy School of Rock. Come early for the low sensory hour if loud music isn't your kid's thing, and leave the dog at home.
Thelma Spencer Park · Free · Outdoors, open sun
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 5 to 8 pm |
Merry-not-scary fun with costumes, games, live animals, a bonfire with s'mores and a puppet show. Dress in layers, since it runs indoors and out into the evening.
BURGESS-SHADBUSH NATURE CENTER · $7 · Indoors and out
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Also Saturday: Trunk or Treat at the Farm sends trick-or-treaters down a decorated trail that ends with the farm animals, so buy in advance and bundle up. ($8 to $10 · Outdoors, open sun · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Trunk or Treat Family Resource Fair at We Rock The Spectrum in Novi has trunk-or-treating, a haunted glow room and open play, by timed session. ($25 · Indoors and out · Book now, limited spots)
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
 10 am |
Original songs, movement and hands-on music make this a joyful jam for babies through early grade schoolers. Advance tickets are required, so book before the weekend.
The Congregation · $30 to $36 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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A library hour built for babies and toddlers at Sherwood Forest. No time is listed, so check hours before you go.
Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library · Price not listed · Indoors
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| 2 pm |
Magician Gordon Russ opens his haunted trunk for spooky tricks and silly horrors at the library. Call your friends and make it a group outing.
Southfield Public Library · Free · Indoors
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| 3:30 to 5 pm |
Trick-or-treat stations, character encounters and a zoo that lights up for Halloween as the sun sets. Arrive early to see the animals first, and book ahead.
Detroit Zoo · $21 to $27 · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead
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Also Sunday: Brick Cities Detroit fills the Hellenic Cultural Center with fan builds, a derby track and DUPLO zones, with timed sessions you pick ahead. ($12 to $45 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Sunday: Pumpkin Palooza is a free costumed trick-or-treat stroll through Downtown Plymouth, with treats from local businesses and a costume contest. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: UniverSoul Circus: We All Belong takes over Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Spooktacular takes over Downtown Royal Oak Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Detroit Free Press Marathon, Kia Conquered Afterparty takes over Campus Martius Park Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Kroger
Pork Night
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Whole pork shoulder gives a lot of protein for the money, and one roast covers dinner plus leftovers. It cooks itself while you're out enjoying the plan. |
| Whole Pork Shoulder (Bone-In or Boneless Pork Half Loin) |
$1.79/lb |
| Kroger Honeycrisp or Envy Apples 3 lb Bag |
$4.99 |
| Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 24 oz |
Buy 1, Get 1 Free |
| Fresh In-Store Made Salad Bowls 9-12 oz |
$6 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Rub with salt, pepper and garlic, roast covered at 325° for about 4 hours until it pulls apart, then shred for tacos or sandwiches.
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Runner-up dinner · Kroger
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
For a second night, chicken is close behind on protein for the money and roasts on one pan. Heritage Farm Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast or Chicken Wings, Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins 5 lb Bag ($4.99), Dole Salad Kits 7.1-12.25 oz (3 for $11).
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The weekend bonus
Large pumpkins at $3.95 are a whole afternoon in one round package: pick, scoop, carve or paint. Save the seeds and roast them while the faces dry.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Milk Gallon Kroger · about 49 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade A, 24 ct Kroger · about 28 g protein per $ |
$5.49 |
| Boneless Chuck Roast Kroger · about 11 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb |
| Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin 16 oz or Pre 92% Lean Grass Fed Ground Beef, 16 oz Kroger |
$5.99 |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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