Weekends starting Oct. 6

Jack O’ Lanterns Unleashed is back for the third year at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, Take a journey during this family-friendly Halloween spectacle down Jack O’ Lantern Lane with 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins in various themes. Tickets can be found at fair.ingham.org/index_ halloween.php.

Oct. 7

How-To Halloween is a family-friendly festival that celebrates creativity, imagination and the innovative spirit of the frightfully fun holiday season. The theme for the ninth annual event is the technological marvels of robots. There is trick-or-treating for kids, costume contests and cosplay characters. Come hang out at Impression 5 Science Center for this free event. Visit how-tohalloween.com for details.

Oct. 7

Get moving and run the Lansing Hot Cider Hustle half marathon, 5K and 10K. Every finisher receives a cup of hot cider and a caramel apple. Sign up for the run at michiganruns.com/ lansinghotciderhustle.

Tuesdays through Oct. 17

The Downtown DeWitt Farmers Market is back Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. Stop by to support the local farmers, then grab a bite and a brew on the Looking Glass Brewing Co. patio until 9 p.m.