Events

Roots event: Exhibits and workshops fill the holiday season calendar

EMU #GivingTrueDay donation campaign starts Tuesday, Dec. 2

In correlation with Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, marks the EMU Foundation's Giving True Day event and asks community members to help the university raise funds for its programs.

From Curry to Kreplach: Travel journalist provides visual look at Jewish culture, history

All are welcome to participate in the on-campus event by Dan Fellner, who will lecture on Jewish culture in various locations around the world with a high visual presentation. The lecture takes place at the EMU Student Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

What's the Move? Nov. 25 - Dec. 1

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2025, including a free English class, a free Mahjong meeting, a mushroom workshop and a local artisan market.

Five upcoming holiday markets in Ypsilanti offering handmade, local art

Five upcoming local holiday markets in the Ypsilanti area featuring handmade art of various mediums.

15th Digital Marketing Workshop brings industry experts to EMU

The Digital Marketing Workshop, themed “Know Your Customer,” will take place Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

What’s the Move? Nov. 18-24

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Nov. 18-24, 2025, including a free English class, a local theater show, a holiday art fair, and an evening event at a local brewery.

Swoop’s Food Pantry hosts annual Holiday Harvest Donation Drive

Swoop's Food Pantry at Eastern Michigan University has been hosting its second annual Holiday Harvest Donation Drive. At this event, the pantry will be providing Thanksgiving food items to its shoppers.

What’s the Move? Nov. 11-17

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Nov. 11-17, 2025, including live music performances, yoga and dance classes, an art exhibition and a local theater show.

What’s the Move? Nov. 4-10

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Nov. 4-10, including live music, a True Crime Murder Mystery Show dinner in Ypsilanti, and free events in two of the Ypsilanti District Library locations, Michigan Avenue and Whittaker.

What’s the Move? Oct. 28 - Nov. 3

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, including trick-or-treating in Depot Town, Swing dancing, and a Halloween event at Frog Island Park.

EMU AMP! and Pokito Productions hosts WonderFest to bring together artists, build community

WonderFest is a new event by AMP! and Pokito Productions set to take place Nov. 4, combining galleries and artist alleys to showcase student work.

Mental health and wellness fair offers options, ideas, activities to improve wellbeing

A mental health and wellness fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the ballroom of the Student Center.

What’s the Move? Oct. 21-27

Several on- and off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Oct. 21 to 27, 2025, in the spirit of the fall season and Halloween.

EMU invites first-year, transfer college students to Oct. 25 open house

On Oct. 25, 2025, prospective Eagles can attend the open house Explore Eastern to learn more about applying to and attending Eastern Michigan University.

Check out these EMU, Ypsilanti Halloween events

With Halloween 2025 right around the corner, Eastern Michigan University students and the Ypsilanti community can look forward to plenty of Halloween events.

What’s the Move? Oct. 14-20

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Oct. 14-20 in the spirit of the fall season and Halloween.

What’s the Move? Oct. 7-13

There are several off-campus events taking place from Oct. 7-13, 2025, including parties, live music and racing.

What’s the Move? Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

There are several off-campus events taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, including local tastings, art exhibitions, clubbing, and volunteering.

What’s the Move? Sept. 23-29

Looking for something fun to do this week? The Eastern Echo has its readers covered with this list of events happening in and around Ypsilanti.