Comprehensive Event Guide: Livonia & Metro Detroit (October 20-24, 2025)
LIVONIA — 10/18/2025
Livonia and Metro Detroit are gearing up for a dynamic week, balancing local governmental action and educational events with a burst of high-profile entertainment and the full swing of Halloween season.
Livonia & Local Area Civic and Community Events
The week features important local matters, culture, and wellness.
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| City Council Regular Meeting | Mon, Oct 20 | City Hall Auditorium |
| City Council Study Meeting | Mon, Oct 20 | City Hall Auditorium |
| Reset & Flow Yoga (Ticketed) | Mon, Oct 20 | 32622 7 Mile (Livonia) |
| History Lecture Series: Gilded Age Murder | Tue, Oct 21 | Alexander Blue House (Greenmead Historical Park) |
| Farm to Fork: How to Eat Locally (Free Workshop & Tasting) | Tue, Oct 21 | Alexander Blue House (Greenmead Historical Park) |
| 80's Themed Glow-in-the-Dark Step Aerobics (Ticketed) | Wed, Oct 22 | 32622 7 Mile (Livonia) |
| Stewards of the Rouge River Watershed Free Workshop | Wed, Oct 22 | Public Service Headquarters |
| Michigan Career Job Fair (Regional) | Wed, Oct 22 | Livonia / Regional Event Space |
| Local Vendor / Halloween Pop-up Market | Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24 | Elks Lodge (Plymouth Rd.) and other halls |
College and Educational Events
Education and university transfer opportunities dominate the mid-week schedule.
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| National Transfer Student Week | Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24 | Schoolcraft College Campus |
| Advising with Oakland University | Mon, Oct 20 | Schoolcraft College (Specific room TBD) |
| Explore Ferris State Admission Presentation | Mon, Oct 20 | MC100 (Schoolcraft College) |
| Explore Central Michigan University Admission Presentation | Mon, Oct 20 | MC100 (Schoolcraft College) |
| Madonna University Transfer Week / Campus Events | Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 23 | Madonna University Campus |
| Wednesday Noon Jazz & Classical Concerts | Wed, Oct 22 | Kehrl Auditorium (Schoolcraft College) |
High School Athletics and Special Events
The high school regular sports season reaches a crescendo.
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Girls JV Volleyball vs Haverling | Mon, Oct 20 | Livonia High School Gymnasium - East |
| Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Haverling | Mon, Oct 20 | Livonia High School Gymnasium - East |
| Middle School Volleyball vs Cranbrook Athletics | Mon, Oct 20 | Clarenceville High School |
| Cross Country Meets (Varsity/Modified) | Tue, Oct 21 | Brae Burn Country Club |
| JV/Varsity Volleyball at Novi Christian Academy | Tue, Oct 21 | Novi Christian Academy |
| JV Volleyball at Lutheran High School Northwest | Tue, Oct 21 | Lutheran High School Northwest |
| Middle School Volleyball at Royal Oak Middle School | Wed, Oct 22 | Royal Oak Middle School |
| Middle School Football vs Forest Hills Northern | Wed, Oct 22 | Clarenceville High School |
| JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Whitmore Lake | Thu, Oct 23 | Clarenceville High School |
| Class of 2026 Cedar Point Trip (Special Event) | Thu, Oct 23 | Cedar Point (Sandusky, OH) |
| JV Football at Cranbrook | Thu, Oct 23 | Cranbrook (Bloomfield Hills, MI) |
| Varsity Football vs Cranbrook (Senior Night) | Fri, Oct 24 | Clarenceville High School |
Metro Detroit Arts, Music, and Entertainment
The Metro Detroit area is packed with arts, music, and seasonal nightlife events. Headliners include Mumford & Sons and Cage The Elephant.
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mumford & Sons (North American Arena Tour) | Mon, Oct 20 | Little Caesars Arena |
| Cage The Elephant (Rock Concert) | Mon, Oct 20 | Fox Theatre |
| Tune Up Tuesdays (Open Mic Comedy) | Tue, Oct 21 | Detroit House of Comedy |
| Sasha Colby: Stripped II (18+ Drag Performer) | Tue, Oct 21 (Around) | Saint Andrew's Hall / similar venues |
| Steve Hackman's Skull & Bones (DSO Performance) | Wed, Oct 22 | Orchestra Hall |
| An Evening With Fran Lebowitz | Wed, Oct 22 | Fisher Theatre |
| Coco & Friends Comedy Night | Wed, Oct 22 | Amnesia-16th Floor MotorCity Casino Hotel |
| GIVEON (with special guests) | Thu, Oct 23 | Fox Theatre |
| Katie Boyle (Stand-up Comedy) | Thu, Oct 23 | Detroit House of Comedy |
| The Three Mexican Tenors (PNC Pops Series) | Fri, Oct 24 | Orchestra Hall |
| Jon Batiste: "The Big Money Tour" | Fri, Oct 24 | Fox Theatre |
| Pete Lee (Stand-up Comedy - 7:00 PM Show) | Fri, Oct 24 | Detroit House of Comedy |
| Pete Lee (Stand-up Comedy - 9:30 PM Show) | Fri, Oct 24 | Detroit House of Comedy |
| KaytraNight | Fri, Oct 24 | Big Pink (Detroit) |
| Strictly Sinatra | Fri, Oct 24 | International Banquet & Conference |
Metro Detroit Seasonal & Halloween Events
Seasonal highlights include major Halloween parties and a variety of pop-up experiences.
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Haunted Houses & Scare Parks (Erebus, Eloise Asylum, Hush, Rotten Manor, Azra Chamber of Horrors, etc.) | Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24 | Various Regional Locations |
| Halloween Pop-Up Bars (The Skip, Nightmare on Bagley, Halloweiss) | Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24 | Downtown/Corktown/Weiss Distilling Co. |
| Beacon Park Cider Mill Experience | Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24 | Beacon Park (Downtown) |
| Detroit City Distillery Harvest Festival at 100 Proof | Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24 | Detroit City Distillery (Gratiot) |
| Canterbury Halloween Stroll | Fri, Oct 24 (Begins) | Canterbury Village |
| Monster's Ball Detroit 2025 | Ongoing (Weekend Highlight) | The Russell Events Center |
| HALLOWEEN A BIG A$$ PARTY | Ongoing (Weekend Highlight) | Northern Lights Lounge |
| The Haunted Halloween Hotel Party | Ongoing (Weekend Highlight) | The Detroit Club |
| Elmwood Alight (Night Illumination/Seasonal Experience) | Ongoing (Oct 20-24) | Elmwood Cemetery (Detroit) |