Wonderade Punch List · From the archive

A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.

What the weather did

The weather rule that weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.

Morning

Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt The Elmwood Park branch of the Detroit Public Library listed a Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt, a little early Halloween fun. Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library · Price not listed · Indoors and out

12 to 1 pm

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit at DIA Ballet Folklorico de Detroit brought dances from the regions of Mexico to the DIA, with traditional dress, music and footwork. It was free with museum admission and meant for all ages. Detroit Institute of Arts · Free · Indoors

2 to 4 pm

Insides Out Insides Out at the Michigan Science Center featured live dissections of sheep hearts and other organs. Kids could add coloring sheets, paper models and stuffed-animal models. MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER · Free to $23 · Indoors

Also Saturday: Trek or Treat at Rolling Hills Park led families along a trail with themed stations and treats to collect, with pre-registration required. ($5 · Mostly shaded)

Also Saturday: Kids Open Mic at the Northwest Activities Center gave young performers a stage for poetry, singing, rap and storytelling. ($10 · Indoors)

Nice and mild, with a small chance of drizzle. Keep a rain jacket handy and stay outside.

Morning

Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt The Detroit Public Library listed a trick or treat scavenger hunt at Elmwood Park. Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library · Price not listed · Indoors and out

12 to 1:30 pm

Drawing in the Galleries The Detroit Institute of Arts invited visitors to sketch straight from the art in its British and Decorative Arts galleries, supplies included. No experience was needed, and drawings went home with the artists. Detroit Institute of Arts · Free to $20 · Indoors

2 to 4 pm

Insides Out The Michigan Science Center's Insides Out series featured a live dissection of sheep hearts and other organs. Kids could also try coloring sheets, paper models and stuffed-animal models alongside it. MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER · Free to $23 · Indoors

5 to 6:30 pm

Zoo Boo Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo mixed live entertainment, character encounters and trick-or-treat stations with the new Erb Discovery Trails. At sunset, the front of the zoo lit up with Halloween decor. Detroit Zoo · $21 to $27 · Outdoors, open sun

Also Sunday: Downtown Detroit Treat n’ Peek supported by Lake Michigan Credit Union led trick-or-treaters from Cadillac Square up Woodward Avenue to collect treats from local businesses, with free tote bags while supplies lasted. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)

Also Sunday: Washington Township Fire Open House let kids explore the station, climb aboard a fire truck, try on firefighter gear and meet the firefighters. (Free · Indoors and out)