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title: "Ann Arbor events this week: Gretchen Pleuss and The Pontiac Trail Blazers, Aviary After Dark and more"
description: "More things to do in Ann Arbor this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: Gretchen Pleuss and The Pontiac Trail Blazers; Aviary After Dark; The Halloween Show!."
---

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# [Ann Arbor events this week: Gretchen Pleuss and The Pontiac Trail Blazers, Aviary After Dark and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/ann-arbor-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026-part-2)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Oct 26, 2026, 10:03:01 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Ann Arbor has even more going on. Here are 4 more events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. Gretchen Pleuss and The Pontiac Trail Blazers

**When:** Sunday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.  
**Where:** The Ark, 316 S. Main St.

An evening of Americana at The Ark. [Event details](https://theark.org/event/gretchen-pleuss-261101/).

## 2. Aviary After Dark

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.  
**Where:** Aviary

A Halloween show of 20 aerial and circus acts inspired by classic horror tropes, plus a raffle. [Event details](https://a2aviary.com/news/2026/10/1/aviary-after-dark-tickets-on-sale-now).

## 3. The Halloween Show!

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.  
**Where:** Downtown Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave.

A free Halloween show for kids. [Event details](https://annarborwithkids.com/articles/washtenaw-halloween-happenings/).

## 4. Trick or Treat at Washtenaw County Trial Court

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, noon to 4 p.m.  
**Where:** Washtenaw County Trial Court, 101 E. Huron St.

Free trick-or-treating downtown. [Event details](https://annarborwithkids.com/articles/washtenaw-halloween-happenings/).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Ann Arbor this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Ann%20Arbor).

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