5 Things You Need to Know Today — Oct. 21, 2012

Trivia: Michigan defeated Michigan State on Saturday for the first time since 2007. Which school holds the series edge from 2002 through 2012?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Justin Verlander, Omar Infante and Ramon Santiago all played for both the 2006 and 2012 Detroit Tigers.

5. Michigan Wins Against Michigan State

The University of Michigan Wolverines beat the Michigan State Spartans Saturday in football for the first time since 2007. See our gallery of Patchers with Michigan and Michigan State pride!

4.Canton Gets Dressed Up

The Canton Historical Society presents a fashion show at Summit on the Park featuring historical and cultural special occasion women's clothing. There will be displays, a silent auction and light refreshments. Tickets are $15.

3. Show off your Halloween costume, win $5,000

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest.

Last year, the , won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize!

2. Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

Canton's Spotlight on Youth presents . It features a cast of more than 50 children ages five and up from metro Detroit. It's a show of dancing and singing favorites like "Be Our Guest," "Belle," and "Beauty and the Beast." Shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill and tickets are $15.

1. Pumpkin Palooza is Today

Get into the Halloween spirit in downtown Plymouth for the second-ever Pumpkin Palooza. The event runs noon-3 p.m., is open to all ages, and offers games, candy and activities throughout the downtown area. Look for Plymouth-Canton Patch's tent — we'll have games and prizes!