Weekend Spotlight: Livonia Kicks Off November with a Trot and a Treat!
LIVONIA — 10/30/2025
As the autumnal air turns crisp and November arrives, the Livonia and greater Metro Detroit area are bustling with a mix of community fun, major sporting events, and high-profile concerts. This upcoming weekend, November 1st and 2nd, 2025, offers something for everyone, from a charitable 5K run to a major NFL matchup.
Local Livonia Highlights
The weekend’s activities are centered on community and wellness, beginning with the annual Healthy Livonia 2025 Turkey Trot on Saturday morning. This 5K fun run/walk kicks off at Bicentennial Park and is a non-certified course designed for community spirit. Registration is just $20, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the Livonia Goodfellows organization.
For those seeking local entertainment, the Motor City Theatre is hosting a performance of Guys and Dolls Sr. on Saturday evening, promising family-friendly theater close to home. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum, the Preva NightClub will host two major nightlife events with Star Studded Saturdays and the Final Destination Halloween party, wrapping up the season's spookiest celebrations.
A unique event is taking place at Time Blaster Toys, where wrestling fans can meet and greet with entertainer Matt Cardona in the early afternoon, offering a fun stop for collectors and enthusiasts. While a planned "Hoots, Howls, and Haunted Trails" event at Greenmead Historical Park was regrettably canceled, the spirit of community remains high with various small local markets and activities being promoted throughout the weekend.
Metro Detroit Takes Center Stage
Livonia residents looking for a weekend adventure don’t have far to go to find major league entertainment and sports.
Sunday, November 2nd, is a must-see for football fans as the Detroit Lions face the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. This 1:00 p.m. showdown is one of the biggest sporting draws of the season. Saturday offers another high-impact sporting event, with the Night of Knockouts XXXVII featuring boxing and kickboxing at the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
The concert scene is buzzing with variety on Saturday night:
- Hip-Hop Fans: The Fox Theatre hosts the Legends of the South Live, featuring an electrifying lineup including Gucci Mane and Lil’ Boosie.
- Country Music: Kip Moore brings his Solitary Tracks Fall Tour to Saint Andrew's Hall.
- Classic Rock: The Music Hall Center celebrates the Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration.
- The Arts: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is performing the Mozart & Brahms program, and Back to the Future: The Musical continues its run at the Detroit Opera House.
Additionally, the city will observe the Día de los Muertos festivities, including events on the Detroit Riverfront and the Run of the Dead 5K/10K in Southwest Detroit.
Comprehensive Weekend Event Summary Table
| Category | When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Livonia Area Events | Sat, Nov 1 (Daytime) | Local / Family Events & Pop-ups | Various Venues (churches, community centers, retail) |
| Sat, Nov 1 9:00 a.m. | Embodied 2025: A Compassion Event | Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church | |
| Sat, Nov 1 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Healthy Livonia 2025 Turkey Trot | Bicentennial Park | |
| Sat, Nov 1 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Matt Cardona (Meet & Greet) | Time Blaster Toys (Ann Arbor Rd) | |
| Sat, Nov 1 (Time not listed) | Michael on Fire (Concert/Music) | Trinity House Theatre | |
| Sat, Nov 1 7:00 p.m. | Guys and Dolls Sr. (Theater) | Motor City Theatre | |
| Sat, Nov 1 9:00 p.m. | Star Studded Saturdays | Preva NightClub (13090 Inkster Rd) | |
| Sat, Nov 1 10:00 p.m. | Final Destination Halloween party | Preva NightClub | |
| Sat, Nov 1 (CANCELED) | Hoots, Howls, and Haunted Trails | Greenmead Historical Park | |
| Metro Detroit Concerts | Sat, Nov 1 7:00 p.m. | KNOX - Going Going Gone Tour Pt. 2 | Majestic Theatre, Detroit |
| Sat, Nov 1 7:00 p.m. | HOL! (with special guests) | Russell Industrial Center, Detroit | |
| Sat, Nov 1 7:00 p.m. | WYCD Presents Kip Moore: Solitary Tracks Fall Tour | Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit | |
| Sat, Nov 1 7:30 p.m. | Jovi - Bon Jovi Tribute & Infinity and Beyond - Journey Tribute | The Token Lounge, Westland, MI | |
| Sat, Nov 1 8:00 p.m. | Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration | Music Hall Center, Detroit | |
| Sat, Nov 1 8:00 p.m. | Legends of the South Live (Gucci Mane, Lil’ Boosie, etc.) | Fox Theatre, Detroit | |
| Sun, Nov 2 6:30 p.m. | Boys Night Out | The Loving Touch, Ferndale, MI | |
| Sun, Nov 2 7:30 p.m. | Kindred the Family Soul | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit | |
| Metro Detroit Events | Sat, Nov 1 10:00 a.m. | The Wonderful World of Decomposition | Eliza Howell Park, Detroit |
| Sat, Nov 1 (Daytime) | Día de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront | Detroit Riverfront | |
| Sat, Nov 1 (Daytime) | Run of the Dead (5K/10K) | Southwest Detroit | |
| Sat, Nov 1 7:00 p.m. | Night of Knockouts XXXVII | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit | |
| Sat, Nov 1 8:00 p.m. | Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Mozart & Brahms program) | Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, Detroit | |
| Sun, Nov 2 1:00 p.m. | Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings (NFL) | Ford Field, Detroit | |
| Throughout Nov 1 - Nov 2 | Back to the Future: The Musical | Detroit Opera House, Detroit |