Livonia Buzz: Your Guide to a Packed Week of Community, College & Crooner Action!
LIVONIA — 9/28/2025
Get ready, Livonia! As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, our vibrant community is gearing up for an exceptionally busy week, spanning from Monday, September 29th, to Friday, October 3rd, 2025. From crucial city meetings and spirited high school sports to college recruitment drives and even a taste of the larger Metro Detroit entertainment scene, there's truly something for everyone.
The week kicks off on Monday, September 29th, with important civic engagement as the Livonia City Council holds a Public Hearing at the City Hall Auditorium. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate. For those looking to add a bit of rhythm to their week, an evening Brazilian Samba Dance Class is on offer at the M&A DanceLab Studio. Meanwhile, students at Schoolcraft College have key opportunities with UM LSA University Visits and a virtual "Welcome New Student: Next Steps" session. Foodies can also rejoice as Potbelly Sandwich Shop begins its "Week of Perks Specials," and Black Label Tavern offers a Monday half-off pizza special. Sports fans won't be left out, as Clarenceville Middle School Volleyball heads to Detroit Country Day, and Madonna University Women's Golf tees off their WHAC Preview.
Tuesday, September 30th, brings a focus on education and local school life. Schoolcraft College hosts an Advising with Ferris State University event, while Livonia Churchill High School welcomes Wayne State University and Northwood University for student visits. Livonia Stevenson High School will be busy with both a PTSA Meeting and an SHS Booster Club Meeting. On the athletic front, **Clarenceville High School** is set for a busy day with Freshman, JV, and Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Boys Soccer all heading to Southfield Christian. For those seeking a chuckle, **Supernatural Brewing** is hosting a "Supernatural Comedy Night."
Midweek, **Wednesday, October 1st**, marks a significant day for local schools with **District Wide Count Day** for Clarenceville School District, an official statewide student count. Churchill High School continues its college prep with a **Northern Michigan University visit**. Schoolcraft College is hosting a vital **Blood Drive** and will also offer a delightful **Cider and Donuts** social event, embracing the fall spirit. **Clarenceville Middle School Football and Volleyball** will both be competing at home. **Madonna University's Men's Soccer** travels to Indiana Tech, while the **Women's Soccer** team will be playing at home in Livonia.
As we head into **Thursday, October 2nd**, Livonia Churchill High School will host a **Central Michigan University visit**, and Schoolcraft College offers an in-person **Campus Tour**. The evening promises high school football action, with **Livonia Franklin Freshman JV Football** playing at Wayne Memorial, and **Clarenceville High School's JV Football** facing Whitmore Lake and **Varsity Boys Soccer** taking on Charyl Stockwell at home.
The week culminates on **Friday, October 3rd**, with more college visits at Churchill High from **Lawrence Tech University** and **Yale University**. It's also a major night for high school football rivalry, with **Livonia Churchill Varsity Football** battling John Glenn away, and **Livonia Stevenson Varsity Football** traveling to take on Fordson. **Madonna University** will host a **Men's Basketball Alumni Game** and their **Women's Volleyball** team travels to Lawrence Tech.
Beyond Livonia's borders, Metro Detroit offers a selection of major events. Music lovers can catch **Franz Ferdinand at Saint Andrew's Hall** on Monday, while country superstar **Eric Church** takes over Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Comedy fans can look forward to **DRUSKI: The Coulda Fest Tour** at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. For those planning their next adventure, the **MARVAC 36th Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show** kicks off on October 1st (location TBD). Regional draws include the ongoing **ArtPrize 2025** in Grand Rapids and the charming **Mackinac Island Fall Fudge Festival**, both spanning several days. And as we ease into spooky season, **Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village** begins on October 2nd.
Whether you're cheering on a local team, planning for higher education, or enjoying a night out, Livonia and the surrounding Metro Detroit area are bustling with activity. Mark your calendars and make the most of this exciting week!
Summary of Livonia & Metro Detroit Events (September 29 - October 3, 2025)
| When | What | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 29 | City Council Public Hearing | City Hall Auditorium, Livonia | Official city government meeting. |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Churchill Homecoming Dance Tickets go on Sale | Livonia Churchill High School | Tickets for the Oct 18, 2025 dance. |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Brazilian Samba Dance Class | M&A DanceLab Studio, Livonia | Evening class. |
| Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 3 | Week of Perks Specials | Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Various Livonia) | Specials for Potbelly Perks members. |
| Mon, Sep 29 | UM LSA University Visits | Schoolcraft College | Admissions/recruitment event. |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Welcome New Student: Next Steps | Schoolcraft College (Zoom) | Virtual Admissions session. |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Half off Pizza Special | Black Label Tavern, Livonia | With purchase of a beverage (dine-in only). |
| Mon, Sep 29 | CMS Volleyball at Detroit Country Day HS | Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills | Clarenceville Middle School sporting event. |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Women's Golf: WHAC Preview (Day 1) | Stonehedge North, Augusta, MI | Madonna University athletic event (Away). |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Franz Ferdinand Concert | Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit | 7:00 p.m. Live music performance. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Supernatural Comedy Night | Supernatural Brewing, Livonia | 7:00 p.m. Stand-up comedy event. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Advising with Ferris State University | Schoolcraft College | Transfer/advising event. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Wayne State University visit | Livonia Churchill High School | College visit for students. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Northwood University visit | Livonia Churchill High School | College visit for students. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | PTSA Meeting | Livonia Stevenson High School | Parent Teacher Student Association meeting. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | SHS Booster Club Meeting | Livonia Stevenson High School | Booster Club meeting. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Freshman Volleyball AT Plymouth Christian Academy | Plymouth Christian Academy | Clarenceville High School sporting event. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | V Boys Soccer AT Southfield Christian | Southfield Christian | Clarenceville High School sporting event. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | JV Volleyball AT Southfield Christian | Southfield Christian | Clarenceville High School sporting event. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | V Volleyball AT Southfield Christian | Southfield Christian | Clarenceville High School sporting event. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | District Wide Count Day | Clarenceville School District (All schools) | Official statewide student count day. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | Northern Michigan University visit | Livonia Churchill High School | College visit for students. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | Blood Drive | Schoolcraft College | Community blood donation event. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | Cider and Donuts | Schoolcraft College | Fall-themed social event. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | CMS Football vs. Ferndale HS/MS | Clarenceville Middle School, Livonia | Clarenceville Middle School sporting event. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | CMS Volleyball vs. Birmingham Covington School | Clarenceville Middle School, Livonia | Clarenceville Middle School sporting event. |
| Wed, Oct 1 | Men's Soccer at #12 Indiana Tech | Fort Wayne, IN | Madonna University athletic event (Away). |
| Wed, Oct 1 | Women's Soccer vs Indiana Tech | Livonia, MI | Madonna University athletic event (Home). |
| Oct 1 - Oct 5 | MARVAC 36th Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show | Location TBD (Typically Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi) | Large exhibition of RVs, campers. |
| Thu, Oct 2 | Central Michigan University visit | Livonia Churchill High School | College visit for students. |
| Thu, Oct 2 | Campus Tour | Schoolcraft College, Livonia | In-person campus tour. |
| Thu, Oct 2 | JV Football @ Wayne Memorial | Wayne Memorial High School | Livonia Franklin (Freshman) sporting event. |
| Thu, Oct 2 | JV Football vs Whitmore Lake | Clarenceville High School, Livonia | Clarenceville High School sporting event. |
| Thu, Oct 2 | V Boys Soccer vs. Charyl Stockwell | Clarenceville High School, Livonia | Clarenceville High School sporting event. |
| Thu, Oct 2 | Eric Church – Free The Machine Tour (Concert) | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit | 7:30 p.m. Major country music concert. |
| Oct 2 - Oct 4 | Mackinac Island Fall Fudge Festival | Mackinac Island | Popular seasonal event. |
| Oct 2 - Oct 26 | Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village | Greenfield Village, Dearborn | Start of annual Halloween event series. |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Lawrence Tech University visit | Livonia Churchill High School | College visit for students. |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Yale University visit | Livonia Churchill High School | College visit for students. |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Men's Basketball Alumni Game | Madonna University, Livonia | Madonna University athletic event. |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Women's Volleyball at Lawrence Tech | Southfield, MI | Madonna University athletic event (Away). |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Varsity Football: Churchill @ John Glenn | John Glenn High School, Westland | Livonia Churchill sporting event (Away). |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Varsity Football: Stevenson @ Fordson | Fordson High School, Dearborn | Livonia Stevenson sporting event (Away). |
| Fri, Oct 3 | DRUSKI: The Coulda Fest Tour (Comedy) | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit | 8:00 p.m. Stand-up comedy show. |
| Sep 18 - Oct 4 | ArtPrize 2025 | Various Venues, Grand Rapids | Multi-week, city-wide art competition. |