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: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.

9 to 10 am

2nd Saturdays: Not-So-Spooky Halloween 2nd Saturdays at The War Memorial went Not-So-Spooky Halloween, with three craft stations, storytime and a live stage show for ages 3 to 10. Parents attended free. The War Memorial · $10 · Indoors

12 to 1:30 pm

Harvest Fest Harvest Fest at the Shepherd had pumpkins, free s'mores, cider and donuts, live music, a skate demo and kid crafts. It was free. the Shepherd · Free · Outdoors, open sun

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

Evening

Detroit City FC Game Detroit City FC played a home game at Keyworth Stadium, known for passionate supporters, music and a lively game-day atmosphere. Keyworth Stadium · $30 to $100 · Outdoors, open sun

Also Saturday: Sensory-Friendly Film: Coco played on The Henry Ford's Giant Screen in a format designed for families with sensory needs. (Free · Indoors)

Also Saturday: Junior Naturalists at Drayton Plains Nature Center offered hands-on nature learning and an activity for kids 6 and older. ($10 · Indoors and out)

Cool, with a chance of drizzle: wear a rain jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.

10 to 11:30 am

Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm bundled a magic show, farm show, hayride, pumpkin patch, nature trail and the chance to milk a cow into one admission. · $13 · Outdoors, open sun

1 to 3 pm

Trick-or-Treat Trail Brownstown's free Trick-or-Treat Trail invited kids in costume to collect treats from over 30 local businesses, starting from the Event Center. Brownstown Event Center · Free · Outdoors, open sun

4 to 5:30 pm

Pumpkin Fest & The Haunted Barn Wilson Barn paired its Pumpkin Fest with the Haunted Barn, where friendly and spooky monsters filled the historic horse stalls for $1 a trip. Wilson Barn · $1 · Indoors and out

Also Sunday: Who's there? Wild things at Matthaei Botanical Gardens paired a reading of Where the Wild Things Are with dance, music and crafting in the children's garden. (Free · Mostly shaded)

Also Sunday: Fall Festival at the Farm at Kensington Metropark Farm Center was a free harvest celebration with farm animals, hands-on activities, living history and hayrides to the pumpkin patch. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)

Dinner, sorted · Meijer Sirloin Night, at home Protein value: about 9 g protein per $

Meijer Certified Angus Beef top sirloin at $9.99/lb was the pick for protein for the money, about 9 g protein per $. With a salad, potatoes and buns or bread, it made a steak night at home.

Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak	$9.99/lb
Earthbound Farms Organic Salads 4-7 oz. or Fresh from Meijer Greenhouse Salads 4 oz.: BOGO	50% off
Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag	$2.49
Sara Lee Artesano Bread, Buns or Half Loaf Bread 12-20 oz.: BOGO	50% off

Pork Night

Meijer bone-in pork loin chops at $1.79/lb packed a lot of protein for the money. With local apples and a salad with crunchy toppings, it made a simple fall dinner. Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in ($1.79/lb), Local Apple Tote Bag (99¢/lb), Fresh Gourmet Fruit and Nut or Bacon Salad Toppings 3.5-4 oz. (2 for $6).

The weekend bonus The Whole Foods pumpkin turmeric sourdough loaf at $5.99 doubled as a kitchen project, with kids slicing it up for toast, French toast or a little sandwich bar.

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
Skippy Peanut Butter 16.3 oz. Meijer · about 52 g protein per $	$1.99 ea
Jennie-O Ground Turkey 3 lbs. 93% lean Meijer · about 17 g protein per $	$14.99

From the ads that ran Oct 7 to Oct 13. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.