Livonia Thrives with Festivals, Family Fun, and Big Shows This Weekend
LIVONIA — 8/21/2025
LIVONIA, Mich. — Residents of Livonia and Metro Detroit are gearing up for a packed weekend of activities, with something for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025. From family-friendly gatherings in Livonia to headline concerts and festivals across Metro Detroit, the region will be buzzing.
Local Highlights in Livonia
Touch-A-Truck at Greenmead Historical Park
Families can climb aboard fire engines, police cars, utility trucks, and more at the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Greenmead Historical Park. A special quiet time (no sirens or horns) runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Admission is free, with a suggested $5 parking donation.
Senior Expo at Trinity Health Livonia
On Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Trinity Health Livonia Hospital will host its Senior Expo in the South Auditorium. The expo will feature resources, health information, and community connections designed for older adults.
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Trunk Sale
Bargain hunters can head to Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Road, on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a lively trunk sale with local vendors and community members.
Hazardous Waste Collection
Wayne County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Westland Shopping Center, 35000 W. Warren Road.
Into the Forest – Handbell Concert
Music lovers are invited to Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. for the closing concert of the three-day “Into the Forest” handbell gathering, featuring bell tree ringers from across the country.
Metro Detroit’s Big Weekend
Beyond Livonia, Metro Detroit will host a wide range of events.
- Freedom Arts Festival: Sounds From the Park — Saturday from 2:00–4:00 p.m., Palmer Park, Detroit. Free cultural performances of music, dance, and storytelling.
- Hazel Park Art Fair — Saturday (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) at Green Acres Park. Local art, live music, and a beer tent.
- SW Fest (Southwest Detroit) — Saturday, noon to 10:00 p.m., Senate Theater, Detroit. Community arts, music, and food.
- Plymouth UnFair — Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Ann Arbor Trail. Visual artists, musicians, poets, and food trucks.
- Michigan Made Festival — Saturday and Sunday, Canterbury Village, Lake Orion. Showcasing Michigan crafts, food, and beer.
- Novi Taco Fest — Friday through Sunday at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, Novi. More than 30 taco vendors, contests, and music.
- Dragon on the Lake Festival — Friday through Sunday in downtown Lake Orion. Dragon boat races, tiki tent, and art fair.
- Michigan Renaissance Festival — Saturday and Sunday in Holly. Step back into a world of knights, jesters, and turkey legs.
Sports and Concerts
Metro Detroit’s entertainment scene will be electric with sports and big-name performances:
- Detroit Lions Preseason Game — Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Ford Field.
- Simple Plan with 3OH!3, Bowling for Soup, LØLØ — Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre.
- Lil Wayne “Tha Carter VI Tour” with Tyga — Saturday, 8:00 p.m., Little Caesars Arena.
- We Came As Romans – Bad Luck Tour — Saturday at The Fillmore Detroit.
- Sky High Vibes Vol. 2 (Hip-Hop/Rap) — Saturday at Cambria Hotel, Detroit.
- Thousand Below – Buried In Jade Tour — Sunday at The Shelter, Detroit.
- Rob Thomas – “All Night Days Tour” — Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre.
From Livonia’s family-focused gatherings and expos to Detroit’s vibrant music, food, and cultural festivals, August 23–24 promises to be a weekend where Livonia and Metro Detroit truly thrive. Whether you’re exploring trucks with the kids, catching a concert downtown, or browsing art and tacos, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy summer’s late bloom.