Livonia Thrive: Your Ultimate Guide to a Festive Week in and Around Town!
LIVONIA — 12/14/2025
The heart of the holiday season is beating strong in Livonia! Following a spectacular opening weekend of dazzling lights and festive events, our community calendar for the week of December 15th through December 19th is packed with musical performances, crucial civic meetings, and ways to give back. Livonia Thrive has curated your guide to enjoying every moment, from jazz concerts to important town hall gatherings.
This week offers a perfect balance of community engagement and holiday cheer. Local arts, education, and government take center stage with various public meetings and performances, ensuring Livonia remains a vibrant and connected place to live.
Monday Melodies and Civic Duty
The week begins on Monday, December 15th, with a sophisticated touch of music as the Schoolcraft College Jazz Program presents its Winter Wonders Concert at the Vistatech Center. Get ready for festive instrumental arrangements perfect for a cozy evening out. On the civic front, the public is welcome to attend the Livonia Arts Commission Meeting at the Kirksey Recreation Center.
For our youngest residents, the magic continues as Santa and his elves begin two nights of the highly popular Santa's Workshop Calling: Phone Calls program, co-sponsored by Livonia Parks and Recreation and the Kiwanis Early Risers. Be sure to register, as time slots are limited!
Midweek Connections and Learning
Tuesday, December 16th, offers another chance for kids to receive a phone call from St. Nick with the second night of Santa's Workshop Calling. Meanwhile, adults can focus on community engagement. The Livonia Housing Commission Meeting will take place at Silver Village, and a vital Community Education Talk on Addiction: What You Need to Know & What You Can Do is scheduled at Trinity Health Livonia. Local professionals can also check the Chamber calendar for various Local Business Networking meetups.
On Wednesday, December 17th, local libraries become hubs for community connection, hosting the Bennett Civic Center Library Commission Meeting and a fun, adult Blood on the Clocktower (Game Night) session. Fitness and leisure continue with the Rec Center Readers Book Club at the Kirksey Recreation Center.
Thursday Wellness and Weekend Kickoff
As we move toward the weekend, Thursday, December 18th, brings opportunities for wellness with a Tai Chi for Health & Wellness class listed on Eventbrite. Local professionals have another chance to connect through the Livonia-Westland Networking Professionals (Chamber) evening meetups.
The week culminates on Friday, December 19th, with the spirit of giving still going strong. And for those looking to venture out, a social holiday mixer, **313 Over 30 | A Very Merry Affair,** is happening nearby in Detroit.
The Ongoing Spirit of the Season
- 26th Annual All Four One Holiday Harvest Toy Drive: Continue dropping off new, unwrapped toys at the Civic Park Senior Center through December 23rd.
- Wayne County Lightfest: The magnificent drive-through light display continues nightly in Hines Park (Westland), providing a perfect family holiday outing.
The commitment to community, culture, and connection shines brightly in Livonia this December. Grab your calendars and enjoy the festive week ahead!
Event Summary Table
| Day | Event Name | Category | Venue Name | Local Livonia Event | Metro Detroit Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 26th Annual All Four One Holiday Harvest Toy Drive (Ongoing) | Community/Giving | Civic Park Senior Center | ✓ | |
| Mon-Fri | Wayne County Lightfest (Ongoing) | Holiday Lights | Hines Park (Westland) | ✓ | |
| Mon, Dec 15 | Santa's Workshop Calling: Phone Calls (Night 1) | Family/Holiday | Livonia Parks and Recreation | ✓ | |
| Mon, Dec 15 | Livonia Arts Commission Meeting | Community/Meeting | Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center | ✓ | |
| Mon, Dec 15 | Schoolcraft College Jazz Program Winter Wonders Concert | Concert/Music | Schoolcraft College - Vistatech Center, DiPonio Room | ✓ | |
| Tue, Dec 16 | Santa's Workshop Calling: Phone Calls (Night 2) | Family/Holiday | Livonia Parks and Recreation | ✓ | |
| Tue, Dec 16 | Livonia Housing Commission Meeting | Community/Meeting | Silver Village | ✓ | |
| Tue, Dec 16 | Local Business Networking — Business N.O.W. / Chamber Groups | Business/Networking | Various local business venues | ✓ | |
| Tue, Dec 16 | Addiction: What You Need to Know & What You Can Do — Community Education Talk | Health/Education | Trinity Health — Livonia | ✓ | |
| Wed, Dec 17 | Livonia Public Library — Blood on the Clocktower (Game Night) | Recreation/Social | Livonia Public Library meeting rooms | ✓ | |
| Wed, Dec 17 | Bennett Civic Center Library — Library Commission Meeting | Community/Meeting | Bennett Civic Center Library — Michigan Room | ✓ | |
| Wed, Dec 17 | Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center — Rec Center Readers Book Club | Community/Leisure | Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center | ✓ | |
| Thu, Dec 18 | Tai Chi for Health & Wellness | Health/Wellness | Lucky Flow Acupuncture / local wellness studio in Livonia | ✓ | |
| Thu, Dec 18 | Livonia-Westland Networking Professionals (Chamber) | Business/Networking | Check Livonia-Westland Chamber events calendar | ✓ | |
| Fri, Dec 19 | 313 Over 30 | A Very Merry Affair | Social/Nightlife | The Detroit Club (Detroit, MI) | ✓ |