Livonia Thrive: Your Guide to a Jam-Packed October 11-12 Weekend!
LIVONIA — 10/10/2025
As the autumn leaves burst into vibrant hues, Livonia and the wider Metro Detroit area are gearing up for an unmissable weekend of activities on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2025. From beloved local traditions to major metropolitan events, there's something to captivate every member of the family. Livonia Thrive brings you your essential guide to making the most of these crisp fall days!
Local Livonia: Fall Fun for Everyone!
Livonia’s community spirit will be on full display with a fantastic array of events designed to celebrate the season. The ever-popular Haunted Barn Stroll and Pumpkin Fest at Wilson Barn returns, promising two full days of classic fall entertainment. Families can wander through a pumpkin patch, enjoy hayrides, visit a petting farm, and explore various vendors, all while the thrilling (and age-adjustable) Haunted Barn offers a touch of spooky fun.
For those seeking more fall festivities, the 6th Annual Fall Fest & Trunk-or-Treat provides another excellent opportunity for community gathering and festive fun. Simultaneously, the National Faith & Blue Weekend will be held, fostering connection and engagement within our neighborhoods.
Culture enthusiasts will delight in the Livonia Symphony Orchestra's season opener, "Visiting the Past," a musical journey featuring Tchaikovsky and a celebrated soloist, right here in Livonia at Clarenceville High School. For younger residents, Greenmead Historical Park offers a delightful "Stories, Snacks, and Crafts" event focused on autumn's bounty.
Finally, showing Livonia's commitment to community welfare, a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be available for Wayne County residents, making it easy to dispose of challenging items responsibly.
Beyond Livonia: Metro Detroit's Major Attractions
The energy extends far beyond Livonia's borders, with Detroit proper offering a spectacular lineup. Broadway fans have one last chance to catch Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the historic Fisher Theatre before its run concludes. Music lovers are in for a treat with two major concerts: the soulful sounds of Raphael Saadiq at the Detroit Opera House and the indie rock prowess of Modest Mouse at The Fillmore Detroit.
Families looking for festive fun will find it at the Detroit Zoo’s "Zoo Boo," a popular Halloween-themed event, and "Cider in the City" at Beacon Park, offering seasonal sips and entertainment in the heart of downtown.
School and College Spotlight
Madonna University will be buzzing with its Homecoming Weekend. Highlights include the energetic Crusader 5K & Madonna Mile race and a Women’s Soccer game as the Crusaders face the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Alumni events and an art exhibition will round out a celebratory weekend.
While Schoolcraft College has specialized testing on offer, no large public festivals are scheduled for the weekend. Our local high schools, Livonia Franklin, Stevenson, and Churchill, appear to have a quiet public schedule for Saturday and Sunday, with the big varsity football rivalry game between Stevenson and Franklin having taken place the prior evening. Clarenceville High, however, proudly hosts the Livonia Symphony Orchestra.
Sporting Spectacles
For the sports fanatics, the weekend is packed with action! The Detroit Red Wings hit the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena. On the soccer pitch, Detroit City FC takes on Loudoun United FC at Keyworth Stadium. Collegiate football features the Eastern Michigan Eagles battling the Northern Illinois Huskies. Finally, Michigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball plays Iowa, and Oakland University's Golden Grizzlies have multiple soccer matches throughout the weekend.
Weekend Event Summary Table (October 11-12, 2025)
| Category | Event | When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Livonia Events | Haunted Barn Stroll & Pumpkin Fest | Sat & Sun, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Stroll noon–6:00 PM) | Pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting farm, vendors, live music, haunted barn. | Wilson Barn, 29350 West Chicago, Livonia |
| Livonia Symphony Orchestra: "Visiting the Past" | Sat, 4:00 PM | Season opener concert featuring Tchaikovsky & soloist Dr. Jui Chao Wang. | Louis Schmidt Auditorium, Clarenceville High School, Livonia | |
| 6th Annual Fall Fest & Trunk-or-Treat | Sat, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Community fall festival with trunk-or-treating. | 38935 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia | |
| National Faith & Blue Weekend | Sat, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Community engagement event. | Larry Nehasil Memorial Park, Livonia | |
| "Stories, Snacks, and Crafts: Potatoes, Apples, and Pumpkins, Oh My!" | Sat, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Children's craft and story event. | Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia | |
| Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event | Sat, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Waste collection for Wayne County residents. | Livonia (Specific location for Wayne County residents) | |
| Livonia College Events | Madonna University Homecoming: Crusader 5K & Madonna Mile | Sat, 8:00 AM | Charity race on campus. | Madonna University Campus, Livonia |
| Madonna University Homecoming: Women’s Soccer vs. UofM-Dearborn | Sat, 11:00 AM | Collegiate soccer match. | Madonna University Soccer & Lacrosse Field, Livonia | |
| Schoolcraft College: CPAT & Specialized Testing | Sat (specific times) | Firefighter physical aptitude testing & other specialized exams. | Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia | |
| Metro Detroit Concerts | Raphael Saadiq "No Bandwidth" Tour | Sat, 8:00 PM | Live concert. | Detroit Opera House, Detroit |
| Modest Mouse in Concert | Sat (time TBD) | Live indie rock performance. | The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit | |
| Metro Detroit Events | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Broadway) | Through Sun (various times) | Touring Broadway production. | Fisher Theatre, Detroit |
| "Cider in the City" | Sat & Sun, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Seasonal beverages and entertainment. | Beacon Park, Detroit | |
| "Zoo Boo" at Detroit Zoo | Sat & Sun (various times) | Family-friendly Halloween event with trick-or-treating. | Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak | |
| Metro Detroit Sporting Events | Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) | Sat, 7:00 PM | Professional hockey game. | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Detroit City FC vs. Loudoun United FC (USL Soccer) | Sat, 4:00 PM | Professional soccer match. | Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck | |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (College Football) | Sat, 1:00 PM | Collegiate football game. | Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti | |
| Michigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes | Sat, 7:00 PM | Collegiate volleyball match. | Cliff Keen Arena, Ann Arbor | |
| Oakland University Golden Grizzlies vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (Men's Soccer) | Sat, 2:00 PM | Collegiate soccer match. | OU Credit Union O'rena, Rochester Hills | |
| Oakland University Golden Grizzlies vs. Detroit Mercy Titans (Men's Soccer) | Sat, 7:00 PM | Collegiate soccer match. | Oakland Soccer Field, Rochester Hills | |
| Oakland University Golden Grizzlies vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers (Men's Soccer) | Sun, 1:00 PM | Collegiate soccer match. | Oakland Soccer Field, Rochester Hills |
Enjoy your weekend, Livonia!