Community Calendar

Join The Dennos, Children’s Therapy Corner, Children’s Advocacy Center, TADL Youth Services, and Oryana for the fourth annual sensory-friendly Halloween event! We will have a variety of fun activities, being mindful of diverse sensory needs and accommodations to create an inclusive environment where all are welcome!  

Visitors may self-select activities they would like to participate in, with descriptive maps and communication boards provided at the entrance to the museum. Halloween activities will include pumpkin decorating, playdough creations, scratch art projects, coloring and activity pages, Discovery Gallery interactive exhibits, and a special Halloween treat scavenger hunt through the museum. The Dutmers Theater will be a designated quiet room, offering an easily accessible space to take a break.  Although the museum has made considerations for a variety of sensory needs for this event, families are encouraged to bring any accommodations that may be helpful. Questions about the event can be directed to Liz Celeste at eceleste@nmc.edu.   

Event support provided by Oryana Community Co-Op and the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education.

Back for a third time, join Full Tilt Comedy and The Dennos for a Halloween-themed improv experience that reimagines the museum through the eyes of ghosts, ghouls, and the hilariously undead. Professional improvisers pose as fictional docents, leading you on a spirited (and entirely made-up) tour of the galleries.

Choose from two tour times: 7pm for a post trick-or-treat or 9:30pm for a darker, more mischievous museum romp.

This event is for ages 16+.

Your ticket includes one drink ticket and spooky snacks.

Step into the spirit of the season at The Dennos Museum's cherished Holiday Artist Market—a festive, two-day indoor event celebrating the creativity of over 30 talented Michigan artists. Set within the museum’s Sculpture Court and Milliken Auditorium entryway, this juried marketplace offers an inspiring experience for art lovers and holiday shoppers of all ages. 

Browse original, heartfelt artwork and handcrafted goods, indulge in treats from Merlyn's Patisserie and explore the Museum Store’s Holiday Corner, brimming with artisan-made ornaments, holiday cards, and perfect stocking stuffers. 

Don’t miss the popular holiday raffle, with prizes donated by participating artists—all proceeds support educational programming for children. Admission is free for all!

Participating artists and more information is available on the Museum Store Website. 

Step into the spirit of the season at The Dennos Museum's cherished Holiday Artist Market—a festive, two-day indoor event celebrating the creativity of over 30 talented Michigan artists. Set within the museum’s Sculpture Court and Milliken Auditorium entryway, this juried marketplace offers an inspiring experience for art lovers and holiday shoppers of all ages. 

Browse original, heartfelt artwork and handcrafted goods, indulge in treats from Merlyn's Patisserie and explore the Museum Store’s Holiday Corner, brimming with artisan-made ornaments, holiday cards, and perfect stocking stuffers. 

Don’t miss the popular holiday raffle, with prizes donated by participating artists—all proceeds support educational programming for children. Admission is free for all!

Participating artists and more information is available on the Museum Store Website. 

Join us just after sundown and celebrate the longest night of the year! Grab a pair of wireless headphones that give you the option to decide your musical vibe as you head to the dance floor or mingle in the galleries. 

Warm drinks and light snacks will be available to keep the solstice spirits bright. Cash bar for those 21+. 

This event is open to all ages. Parental guidance is advised. Sponsored by Oryana.