Election Day is getting closer, and VAAC is heading into another busy week of voter education, early voting events, community conversations, and resource fairs across Michigan!
From Detroit and Ypsilanti to Clinton Township, Royal Oak, and Grand Rapids, we’re connecting with residents, answering voting questions, and helping people find the information and resources they need.
Here’s where you can find us through October 30.
Friday, October 23: Last Stop on the Caravan of Love
VAAC will join Force Detroit for the final stop on its Caravan of Love, bringing community resources and services together for Detroit residents.
The event will feature organizations providing mental health support, violence prevention resources, workforce development and training information, youth programming, housing resources, and more.
VAAC will be on site providing voter and ballot education. Stop by to connect with our team and learn about the voting options available before November 3.
Friday, October 23, 2026
2:00 to 5:00 PM
St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center
19321 W. Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228
Saturday, October 24: RBI Rides to the Polls and Civic Education
VAAC will be at Redford Brightmoor Initiative for Rides to the Polls and Civic Education on the first day of Michigan’s statewide early voting period.
Residents can connect with voter education resources and information about participating in the November 3 election.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
12065 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48223
Saturday, October 24: Hustle HERS Women Entrepreneurs Resource Summit
VAAC will be at Hustle HERS, a free summit hosted by the Detroit Historical Society for women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and resource partners.
The event will include conversations about entrepreneurship, business resources, financial coaching, wellness activities, a resource hall, and opportunities to connect with local organizations.
Admission is free, and registration is required. Registration also includes museum admission.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Saturday, October 24: Get Out to Vote + Scare Fest 2026
Celebrate the first day of statewide early voting at the City of Detroit Department of Elections’ Get Out to Vote Block Party!
The event will include family activities, community resources, giveaways, and information about voting before the November 3 election.
The daytime block party runs from 9 AM to 5 PM, followed by Scare Fest from 5 to 10 PM.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Scare Fest: 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers Road
Detroit, MI 48235
Saturday, October 24: Detroit Warrant and ID Clinic
VAAC and the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office are bringing our Pull Up & Plug In ID Clinic to the final Detroit Warrant Clinic of the year, hosted by Our Own Wall Street.
ing with community members at early voting events in Detroit, including free rides to early voting sites and the State of Black Michigan gathering.
Party at the Polls will offer free transportation from designated neighborhood pickup locations to early voting sites, along with free burgers and hot dogs.
Two rides-to-the-polls routes are scheduled:
Sunday, October 25, 2026
12:30 to 4:30 PM
Route 1: East Side Pickup Locations
The River Towers
7800 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI
Additional pickups include 8330 on the River, Jennings Senior Living, and Sheridan Apartments. The polling location is 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Route 2: Woodward Area Pickup Locations
Peoples Community Church
8601 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Additional pickups include Metropolitan Methodist Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, and the Shrine of the Black Madonna. The polling location is 2978 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit.
Later in the afternoon, Black Voters Matter will host State of Black Michigan: Building Our Collective Black Agenda. The gathering will bring community members together to discuss shared priorities, community needs, and accountability for elected officials beyond the November election.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
3:00 to 6:00 PM
The People’s Church
8601 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Sunday, October 25: Slam Evictions Open Mic at Artist Village
VAAC will be connecting with community members at Slam Evictions, an open mic presented by the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition.
The afternoon will bring together artists, tenants, birth workers, and community partners for poetry, performances, and conversations. Attendees can also connect with tenants’ rights information, voting rights information, and community resources.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
3:00 to 6:00 PM
Artist Village
17336 Lahser Road
Detroit, MI 48219
Monday, October 26: Pull Up & Plug In ID Clinic at Clinton Township Community Resource Fair
VAAC is bringing our Pull Up & Plug In Michigan State ID Clinic to the Community Resource Fair at Conquerors Church.
The Michigan Department of State will provide services including State ID assistance, with the full cost of IDs covered for people who qualify. VAAC, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund will also offer voter education and registration support.
Additional services include employment resources, health screenings, and food assistance information.
If you need a State ID, bring your original documents. Copies will not be accepted.
Monday, October 26, 2026
1:00 to 6:00 PM
Michigan Department of State Mobile Unit: 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Conquerors Church
34375 S. Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Wednesday, October 28: Mock Election at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility
VAAC will participate in a mock election at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, bringing civic education into a setting where young people can learn about voting and the election process.
This event is not open to the public.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility
Detroit, MI 48211
Wednesday, October 28: Trick or Vote at Grand Rapids Community College
VAAC will be at Trick or Vote, hosted by Student Government at Grand Rapids Community College.
The event provides an opportunity for students to connect with voter education and information ahead of the November 3 election.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
GRCC Student Center, Second Floor
122 Lyon Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Wednesday, October 28: DHC Resident Services Community Expo at Sojourner Truth
VAAC will join the Detroit Housing Commission Resident Services team for a Community Expo at Sojourner Truth.
Our team will provide voter and ballot education and answer residents’ questions about participating in the November election.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Sojourner Truth
4801 E. Nevada
Detroit, MI 48234
Wednesday, October 28: Hold the Line: Get Out the Vote Rally in Dearborn
Join Michigan United Action, UAW Local 600, and community partners for Hold the Line, a nonpartisan Get Out the Vote event in Dearborn.
The afternoon begins with GOTV training from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, followed by a rally from 6:00 to 8:00 PM featuring music, refreshments, and special guests. Attendees can connect with neighbors, make their voting plans, and learn ways to participate in voter outreach before the November 3 election.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
GOTV Training: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Rally: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
UAW Local 600
10550 Dix Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48120
Wednesday, October 28: Early Voting Karaoke Party in Ypsilanti
Join the Early Voting Karaoke Party at Heavenly Creations Salon for family-friendly fun and prize giveaways during Michigan’s early voting period.
VAAC will be connecting with community members as residents get ready to participate in the November 3 election.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Heavenly Creations Salon
963 Ecorse Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Thursday, October 29: Pull Up & Plug In Free Michigan State ID Clinic at Royal Oak First
VAAC is bringing our Pull Up & Plug In ID Clinic to the shelter at Royal Oak First.
The Michigan Department of State Mobile Unit will help qualifying Michigan residents obtain State IDs, with the full cost covered for those who qualify.
VAAC will also provide voter education and voter registration support alongside Jews for a Secular Democracy and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. Food will be provided.
Coming for an ID? Bring your original documents. Copies will not be accepted.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Royal Oak First
320 West 7th Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Thursday, October 29: DHC Resident Services Community Expo in Detroit
VAAC will join Detroit Housing Commission Resident Services for another Community Expo, this time at 2211 Orleans in Detroit.
Our team will provide voter and ballot education for residents as the November 3 election approaches.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
3:00 to 5:00 PM
DHC Resident Services Community Expo
2211 Orleans St.
Detroit, MI 48207
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