🌱 Patch AM: Halloween-Themed Pop-Up Bar Opens In Oakland County

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In today's newsletter:

• Ferndale bar transforms into immersive Halloween pop-up through Nov. 2
• Which heavy band is hitting Ferndale's Loving Touch this December?
• See which Top Docs and hospitals are closest to Ferndale.

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Halloween-Themed Pop-Up Bar Opens In Oakland County (patch.com) — Ferndale residents can now step into The Haunting at The Oakland, a Halloween pop-up transforming the popular bar into a spooky hideaway packed with themed décor and original cocktails. Located on West 9 Mile, the bar offers both alcoholic and spirit-free creations, collectible glassware, and extended evening hours through Nov. 2.
   

• Whores. Announce December 2026 Headlining Tour (themosh.net) — A national noise-rock band is bringing its December headlining tour to Ferndale's Loving Touch on Dec. 8, giving local heavy-music fans a chance to catch them close to home. The tour swings through several Midwestern and East Coast cities, with one "super-secret" date still to be announced later.
   

• Hour Detroit's Top Docs List 2026 (hourdetroit.com) — Ferndale residents can look up hundreds of metro Detroit physicians named to Hour Detroit's 2026 Top Docs list, plus find key hospital contacts including Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital right in Ferndale. The extensive directory spans specialties from family medicine to surgery across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties, helping you match local care options to your health needs.
   

📸 Around Ferndale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
  2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Varsity Football (A) vs Marine City
  East China School District Stadium, 1585 Meisner Rd, East China
  7:00 pm
• Y2Litty W/ Litty Committee | WLW Y2K Party →
  Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
  10:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Farmers Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE local pop up shops →
  EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 Seven Mile, Livonia, MI
  10:00 am
• Kickstand Productions Presents Bayonne - The 'Filters' Tour →
  The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• Sidetrack Bookshop Presents: KY Dem Gov Andy Beshear, author of GO AND DO LIKEWISE, in conversation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Oct. 4 at Royal Oak High School →
  Royal Oak High School Auditorium, 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak
  6:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Volleyball vs Berkshire (Home)
  Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
  4:30 pm
• Soccer vs Huron Academy
  Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Boys Soccer (A) vs Roseville
  Roseville High School, 17855 Common Rd, Roseville
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Living On (Royal Oak) →
  Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak
  10:30 am
• First Friday Fun - Halloween/Thanksgiving Pumpkin Craft →
  Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods
  1:00 pm
• Cross Country - Oakland County Championships (Away)
  Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Traverse City Whiskey Company posted a job opening for The Outpost Cocktail Bar Bartender in Ferndale. Apply here.
• White Castle posted a job opening for Crew Manager in Ferndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hazel Park

• 10 of the best bites our critic has had this year (bnd.com)

Oak Park

• Michael Jackson tribute, flying motorcycles, local dance groups coming to UniverSoul Circus Detroit (clickondetroit.com)
• Oakland County Michigan Works! opens new, larger center in Southfield (legalnews.com)

Royal Oak

• Fall events spotlight metro Detroit's first October weekend (clickondetroit.com)
• Recall aimed at Oakland County Commission Chair Woodward misses mark (mlive.com)
• SWIM AND DIVE: Oakland County girls swimming and diving top 10 performances through Sept. 30 (theoaklandpress.com)

Ok Ferndale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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