Livonia Thrive: Your Weekend Guide - October 18-19, 2025
LIVONIA — 10/16/2025
LIVONIA, MI – As the leaves turn and a crisp autumn chill fills the air, Livonia and the wider Metro Detroit area are buzzing with a diverse array of events to keep you entertained the weekend of October 18-19, 2025. From beloved local traditions to high-energy concerts and crucial collegiate matchups, Livonia Thrive has your comprehensive guide to making the most of your mid-October weekend.
Family Fun and Spooky Delights in Livonia
Kicking off the local festivities, the Wilson Barn (29350 W. Chicago) will once again host its popular Pumpkin Fest and Haunted Barn Stroll*throughout the weekend. From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, families can enjoy vendors, food trucks, hay rides, and a petting zoo. For a touch of spooky fun, the Haunted Barn Stroll opens from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily with a mere $1 admission.
For those looking for active fun, Bicentennial Park in Livonia will host a Co-Ed 4’s Soccer/Rec Tournament on Saturday, October 18th, starting at 9:00 AM, organized by Gunter Tournaments. And if you're feeling energetic on Sunday, October 19th, 4 Star Strength (12620 Newburgh Rd) invites you to their BOO BASH ’25, a ticketed fitness and community event running from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Looking for something unique? Next Level Studio (28851 Plymouth Rd) offers a "Whip & Sip Experience" on Saturday, October 18th, starting at 6:00 PM. This ticketed event promises a hands-on class to create body butter and scrub, complete with unlimited wine, beverages, and light refreshments. Additionally, keep an eye out for local vendor and craft pop-ups at various Livonia event spaces, including the Elks Lodge on Plymouth Rd, throughout the weekend.
High School and Collegiate Showdowns
Local high school pride will be on full display, though an important football game actually kicks off the weekend a day early. On Friday, October 17th, the Livonia Franklin Varsity Football team will face off against Livonia Churchill High School at Churchill's stadium (8900 Newburgh Rd). Kickoff is slated for 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Livonia Churchill High School will also host its Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 18th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for its students.
Collegiate athletics in and around Livonia promise excitement. Madonna University Football will play a Home Game on Saturday, October 18th, against Indiana Wesleyan University. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM at Livonia Stevenson High School's Lester C. Anders Field. Madonna's soccer teams will be on the road on Saturday, October 18th, with the Women's Soccer team playing at Lawrence Tech (Mich.) at 4:00 PM, followed by the Men's Soccer team at the same location at 7:00 PM. On Sunday, October 19th, Madonna University Reserve Volleyball will compete as part of the WHAC Tournament Reserve at 10:00 AM. Also impacting the area, the USA Hockey National Team Development Program will have a Home Game at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth on Friday, October 17th, at 7:00 PM, battling Lake Superior State University.
Metro Detroit's Entertainment Hotspots
Beyond Livonia's borders, Metro Detroit offers a vibrant array of major events. Music lovers have much to choose from. The iconic Fox Theatre in Detroit will host two major concerts: the 97.9 WJLB Sweetest Day Comedy Jam on Saturday, October 18th, at 7:00 PM, featuring D.L. Hughley, Arnez J., and Donnell Rawlings. Then, on Sunday, October 19th, catch the legendary The Temptations & The Four Tops at the same venue at 7:00 PM. For jazz and R&B fans, Brian Culbertson's Day Trip Tour will stop at the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel on Saturday, October 18th, at 8:00 PM. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will present "Marsalis's Violin Concerto and Shostakovich Nine" at Orchestra Hall throughout the weekend, offering classical music enthusiasts a captivating performance.
For a unique Halloween season experience, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour" will take over the Masonic Temple Theatre on Saturday, October 18th, at 7:00 PM, complete with a live shadow cast screening. Football fans can cheer on the Wayne State Warriors Football team at their Home Game on Tom Adams Field in Detroit on Saturday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM.
Additionally, the entire Metro Detroit area will be alive with regional and seasonal festivals and Halloween events all weekend. Look for attractions like "Elmwood Alight" at Elmwood Cemetery, a cider mill experience at Beacon Park, the Downtown Dearborn Fall Bazaar, and various large Halloween parties like "Monster’s Ball" across different venues.
Weekend Event Summary: October 18-19, 2025
Local Livonia Area Events
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Co-Ed 4’s Soccer/Rec Tournament | Bicentennial Park, Livonia |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Haunted Barn Stroll and Pumpkin Fest | Wilson Barn, Livonia |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Whip & Sip Experience (Cocoa Presents) | Next Level Studio, Livonia |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Local Vendor / Craft Pop-Ups | Various Livonia locations |
| Sun, Oct. 19 | BOO BASH ’25 (Fitness/Community Event) | 4 Star Strength, Livonia |
| Sun, Oct. 19 | Haunted Barn Stroll and Pumpkin Fest | Wilson Barn, Livonia |
Livonia School Events
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct. 17 | Livonia Franklin Varsity Football vs. Livonia Churchill | Livonia Churchill High School |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Livonia Churchill High School Homecoming Dance | Livonia Churchill High School |
Livonia College Events (Madonna University & Nearby)
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct. 17 | USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Lake Superior State | USA Hockey Arena, Plymouth |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Madonna University Football vs. Indiana Wesleyan University | Livonia Stevenson HS (Lester C. Anders Field) |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Madonna University Women's Soccer at Lawrence Tech | Lawrence Tech (LTU) Campus, Southfield |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Madonna University Men's Soccer at Lawrence Tech | Lawrence Tech (LTU) Campus, Southfield |
| Sun, Oct. 19 | Madonna University Reserve Volleyball (WHAC Tournament) | Location Unspecified (Possibly Away) |
Metro Detroit Concerts & Performing Arts
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Marsalis's Violin Concerto and Shostakovich Nine | Orchestra Hall, Detroit |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary Tour | Masonic Temple Theatre, Detroit |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | 97.9 WJLB Sweetest Day Comedy Jam | Fox Theatre, Detroit |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Brian Culbertson - Day Trip Tour | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit |
| Sun, Oct. 19 | Marsalis's Violin Concerto and Shostakovich Nine | Orchestra Hall, Detroit |
| Sun, Oct. 19 | The Temptations & The Four Tops (Concert) | Fox Theatre, Detroit |
Other Major Metro Detroit Events
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 18 | Wayne State Warriors Football (Home Game) | Tom Adams Field, Detroit |
| Weekend-long | Regional / Seasonal Festivals & Halloween Events | Various Metro Detroit locations |