Calling all readers and book lovers! Cranbrook Institute of Science presents its first After Dark: Pages & Pours, a 21+ book fair event. Sip on an adult beverage as you browse a curated selection of local bookstores and vendors, connect with local authors, and dive into a variety of activities inspired by books!
Admission
Ticket includes entrance to the event, custom tote bag, and a raffle ticket! Reserve your tickets before spots fill up!
Advance Tickets Online
General Admission: $40
Cranbrook Institute of Science Member: $34
Online ticket sales close on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:59pm.
Day-Of Tickets
General Admission: $45
Cranbrook Institute of Science Member: $38.25
Raffle
Enter to win items from vendors and local businesses!
The drawing will take place at about 9:15pm. One raffle ticket is included with admission. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
- $2 for 1 ticket
- $5 for 3 tickets
- $15 for 10 tickets
Drink Tickets (for purchase at the event)
- 1 for $7
- 3 for $20
Activities
- Literature trivia at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8:30pm
- Bookmark making stations
- Action Off the Pages! live battle demonstrations
- Shopping, book signings, food trucks, and more!
Featured Bookstores
- Bow's Bookshelf
- Love and Other Books
- Toadvine
Author Spotlight
- K. Aten
- Meredith Dimick
- Chuck Locklear
Vendors
- A Little of LooLoo
- A Pensive Man's Coffee
- Crafty X Chromosomes
- Crazy Good Soap
- Emily Pots
- Folkcrafted by Finn
- Freckles N flowers Art
- Holowicked Prints
- Love & Other Books
- LunarisLuxe
- Merrick & Maupin Mercantile
- Murder Mitten Workshop
- Peace by Piece
- Peaceful Piece/Cookies by Kristin
- Platypus Works
- Rose n' Blooms
- Sanne Life
- Sara's Love
- Studio Tithonis
- The Moss & Mushroom Shop
- Toadvine Books