One hundred “No Kings,” protests are scheduled this weekend in Michigan with many aiming to boost voter participation in the upcoming midterm election.

Protests are scheduled throughout Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula Saturday, Oct. 17, at parks, public sidewalks, libraries, courthouses and even the Michigan State Capitol, according to the “No Kings” online event map.

The protests are billed non-partisan events, rather than protests in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration.

“Since our first mobilization, millions of people across the globe have joined ‘No Kings’ actions to reject unaccountable power. Now, we are taking the next step, moving from protest to supporting nonpartisan voter participation by making sure people are ready to vote early to choose their leaders,” the organization said.

“Previous No Kings mobilizations showed the strength of people standing together and rejecting abuses of power,” the organization said. “‘No Kings: Vote Early’ is intended to expand on this as a different model of mass non-partisan public engagement from previous mobilizations. Local communities know their needs best, and we’re expecting events to vary from block parties to cookouts to human chains to walks to the polls.”

While most events in Michigan will promote voting, some may feature guest speakers or have a theme, depending on the host. Details are available to view online via the “No Kings,” event map.

An event in Chesaning will be Halloween-themed; an event in Romeo asks participants to bring signs and American flags; and an event in East Tawas will be an anti-Trump protest: “there will once again be a another gathering of citizens to express our opposition to the egregious actions of the current administration.”

The event information for Port Huron says there will be a “Why I Vote” chalkboard and other family-friendly activities to promote voting.

Marquette’s event encourages costumes and explicitly says it will not be a protest, rather a “Get Out the Vote Event!” In Petoskey there will be an “extremely special guest!,” according to event details.

The midterm election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and will determine congressional, gubernatorial, and state and local positions across the U.S.

Like most states, Michigan residents may vote early by requesting an absentee ballot, and mailing it or dropping it off at your local clerk’s office. Early in-person voting also is scheduled for those who want to avoid lines on Election Day.

Here’s where No Kings are planned:

What is ‘No Kings’?

“No Kings” is a non-violent political organization that mobilizes protests against President Donald Trump across the U.S. The group provides online resources, has partnerships with businesses and advocacy groups, and launches training programs on its official website.

Michigan most recently saw “No Kings” protests on March 28, 2026, during which more than 100 events took place across the state.

How many ‘No Kings’ protests are planned around Metro Detroit?

As of Oct. 15, here are the protests scheduled for southeast Michigan:

Detroit
Livonia
Romeo
Oxford
Lake Orion
Fenton
Rose Twp.
Waterford Twp.
Howell
Milford
Novi
Oak Park
Roseville
Ferndale
Wyandotte
Lathrup Village
Troy
Rochester Hills
Romulus
Taylor
Canton Twp.
Adrian
Tecumseh (2)
Saline
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor (3)
Chesaning
Saginaw
Bay City
Midland
Caro
Sandusky
Port Huron
Mt. Morris Township

Where are ‘No Kings’ protests in the Upper Peninsula?

As of Oct. 15, here are the protests scheduled in the Upper Peninsula:

Hancock
Iron Mountain
Marquette
Escanaba
Marinette
Munising
Newberry
Manistique
Crystal Falls
Iron River
Garden Township
St. Ignace
Sault Ste. Marie

Where are ‘No Kings’ protests in northern Michigan?

As of Oct. 15, here are the protests scheduled for northern Michigan:

Cheboygan
Rogers City
Oscoda
East Tawas
Hale
Gladwin
Gaylord
Petoskey
Traverse City
Benzonia
Manistee
Ludington
Pentwater
Hart
Mt. Pleasant
Newaygo
Muskegon
Harrisville
Standish
Prudenville
Roscommon
Charlevoix
Elk Rapids
Suttons Bay
Onekama
Greenville

Are ‘No Kings’ expected around Grand Rapids?

Yes. As of Oct. 15, here are the protests scheduled for southwest Michigan:

Grand Rapids (2 planned downtown)
Grandville
Lowell
Holland
Hastings
Allegan
Plainwell
Douglas (2)
Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
Paw Paw
Cassopolios
St. Joseph
New Buffalo
Niles
Sturgis
Marshall
Albion

Are there ‘No Kings’ events around Lansing?

Yes. As of Oct. 15, here are the protests scheduled for central Michigan:

Lansing (at the Capitol building)
Saint Johns
Charlotte
Owosso

Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com

This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: 100 ‘No Kings’ events planned across Michigan. See where to attend

Reporting by Sarah Moore, USA TODAY NETWORK / Lansing State Journal

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