As students come back to campus after fall break, they may want to take time to do something fun this week. The Eastern Echo has them covered with this list of interesting events on and off campus.
Meditation with Ease - Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
The Ypsilanti District Library Superior Branch is hosting a free guided meditation session that is open to the public.
The library events webpage reports that meditation has benefits for well being and health, and this meditation session offers non-religious awareness practices. Three sessions are currently scheduled at the library. In addition to Tuesday's, there are two additional meditation workshops in November — one at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 and another at the same time on Nov. 25.
All are welcome to the session, which will take place from 6-7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Superior branch, located at 1900 Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township.
Those interested can find more information on the library's events page.
Jazz Ensemble Concert - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
The EMU Jazz Ensemble will perform from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, offering both old and new jazz classics.
Admission is free, and the concert will be held at Pease Auditorium on campus.
The concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
About 20 musicians make up the Jazz Ensemble. Membership to the ensemble is open to all EMU students by audition during the first week of classes.
Black Cat Folklore - Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 23-25, 2025
The horror folk tales’ production Black Cat Folklore, directed by Marisa Dluge and produced by the Neighborhood Theatre Group, continues performances this weekend at the Back Office Studio, located at 13 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The show was written by the cast, alongside A.M. Dean, Kim Gray and Aeron C. Wade. It stars Kylista Geiger, Jennifer Jakubowski, Muthu Jayatissa, Jessica Lee, Patrice Linman, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart and Greg Woodring.
Show times:
- 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
- 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
- 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Ticket prices are $12 for students, $15 for online regular admission purchase and $20 at the door. Payment options include PayPal or credit card.
Optional purchases accompanying the performances include the following:
- A season ticket package for four main shows at the theater for $60 (more details on the NTG website)
- Putt-R-Round Add On, a mini golf experience for $13
- Campfire floor seating for $15
An intermission is included. The show is rated PG-13 for language and general scariness, producers report on the theater website.
Nightmare On Cross Street - Friday to Sunday, Oct. 24-26, 2025
Halloween spans the whole month of October in Depot Town as merchants and entertainers offer Nightmare on Cross Street.
This weekend, Halloween lovers can enjoy scavenger hunts, live music, author spotlights and more.
Friday, Oct. 24 events
- Haunted mini attraction at the historic Spooky Caboose that includes a selfie railway station
- 6:30–9 p.m.
- Depot Town
- Free tickets available with a pay-what-you-can price at participating vendors
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Cryptid Festival
- 4–10 p.m.
- Ypsilanti Freighthouse, located at 100 Market Place
Saturday, Oct. 25 events
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Depot Town Cats & Dogs First-ever Cat Crawl
- 5-7 p.m.
- 46 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti
Sunday Oct. 26 events
- Author Spotlights
- 5-7 p.m.
- This, That, and the ODDer Things, located at 50 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti
- Depot Town shoppers can receive 10% off at participating retailers during the Nightmare on Cross Street weekends.
More details are available on the YpsiReal.com website.
Night Terrors - Friday to Sunday, Oct. 24-26, 2025
Wiard’s Orchards presents another weekend of Night Terrors through Sunday, Oct. 26.
The Wiard’s Haunted House attraction offers five different venues: the Asylum, Hayride of the Lost, Alien Caged Clowns In 3D, the Ultimate Haunted Barn and the Mindshaft.
For the full scenario on each attraction, see the Wiard’s Orchards website.
Tickets are available online and vary in price.
Wiard’s Orchards is located at 5565 Merritt Road in Ypsilanti.
Wiard’s Orchards and Country Fair - Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair has been operating for decades and continues through the end of October.
Admission prices vary depending on a selection of activities. A full weekend ticket costs $26.
Attractions included in the ticket are a corn maze, bungee run, giant slide, Old West wagon rides and more.
Details about Wiard’s Orchards seasonal events are available on the farm's website.
