Special Events

Take pride in livonia

Calling all scout groups, civic organizations, school groups, and whoever wants to help! Take Pride in Livonia Day is a morning where groups help clean parks in Livonia and enjoy a hot dog lunch afterward at Ford Field until noon. Join us 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 4. This event is co-sponsored by Livonia Parks and Recreation and the Wolverine Conservation Club. Interested groups can contact Billy at wkeppen@livonia.gov.

MLB Pitch, Hit and Run

Do you have a great baseball pitch? Can you hit a baseball the distance or round the bases faster than your friends? Put your skills to the test with the annual MLB Pitch, Hit and Run baseball skills competition from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at Livonia's Ford Field.

This FREE event is for ages 7-14 (as of Nov. 15, 2024). Winners for different age groups for each gender will have a chance to advance to a regional competition at Comerica Park. Pre-register here.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES

Greenmead Historical Park’s History Lecture Series, takes place at the Alexander Blue House and is free to attend. No registration required.

Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m.
PROHIBITION’S PROVING GROUND
Presented by Joseph Boggs
In the 1910s, many Toledo-Detroit-Windsor corridor residents on wheels for the first time, just as a wave of prohibitionist sentiment swept the area. Dry laws soon took effect and rumrunners fully utilized the area’s robust automobile culture to exploit weaknesses in prohibition legislation and enforcement.

yoga and yogurt

Back by popular demand! Enjoy a yoga class followed by a yogurt parfait bar as part of RISE Club’s (Recreation Inclusion Social Exercise) 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Arc of Northwest Wayne County. The cost per person is $5, register here.

Garden Club Plant ExchangeMake plans to join the Livonia Garden Club for their annual Plant Sharing 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Greenmead Historical Park's Farm Complex. Everyone is welcome to come and share perennials, annual seeds, houseplants and even pots, tags, and yard art. There is no charge. The event is a "plant sharing" and not a "plant exchange." Everyone is encouraged to come and take plants whether or not they have anything to share. The club asks people bringing items to share to pot them (plastic pots, bags, etc.) and label, if possible. Garden Club members will assist with plant identification for people bringing in "unknown" plants from their yards. The plants will be placed on various tables for "sun," "shade," "houseplants," etc. with the assistance of Livonia Garden Club members. There will also be a table for free garden-related items.

For more information, call Liz at (734) 425-6880. No early arrivals.

mother's day spring bird walk

Springtime is a period of new growth, where flowers bloom and new life is born. Join us 9 a.m. Sunday, May 12, for a morning filled with birdwatching, laughter, and the joy of spending quality time with loved ones in the great outdoors. This program includes a guided bird walk, spring bird identification, and photo opportunities. Advance registration is required, $10/resident, $12/non-resident, and all in attendance must register.

super bros party

Step into the Mushroom Kingdom with your favorite plumbing hero at Greenmead Historical Park’s Alexander Blue House! Join us 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, for a day of brick-breaking fun with interactive activities, power-up treats, and more! This event is best suited for ages 2+. The cost for ages 2-15 is $20 per resident, $22 per non-resident, and ages 16+ is $10 regardless of residency. Advance registration is required.

LIVONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Greenmead Historical Park invites you to attend the Livonia Historical Society speaker presentations and meetings in January, March, and May. The LHS strives to give all residents of our community knowledge of our common heritage. Speaker sessions are free to attend, but are funded by $20 yearly memberships for anyone interested in joining the LHS. Learn more here.

Monday, May 20
Patrick Gass Travels West with Lewis and Clark
Presented by Randy Baker

cultivating kids

Put down roots 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, during this fun afternoon of vegetable garden-themed stories, snacks, and crafts at Greenmead Historical Park’s Alexander Blue House. This event is best suited for ages 4-10. The cost per resident is $10 and $12 per non-resident. Register here.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Pay homage to those who gave their lives in service to our country 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Veteran's Park Memorial Plaza (15357 Farmington Road, northeast corner at Five Mile Road) with a special Memorial Day Ceremony. Military salutes, a wreath-laying ceremony, special guests and music will honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Visit the Memorial Wall that also honors those Livonia veterans who were killed, wounded, imprisoned, or declared missing in any war or conflict since the founding of Livonia in 1835. Call (734) 466-2418 for details. No pre-registration required for this free event.

eureka!: a mICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTATION

Join us 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Greenmead Historical Park’s Alexander Blue House, as we explore the unexpected and amazing tales of how everyday modern marvels came to exist, and celebrate the scientist and inventors who made them possible. Highlights will include a Tesla Coil demonstration, microwave, experiments, and so much more! Ages 4+ is recommended for this event and all attendees must register. The cost per resident is $15 and $17 per non-resident. Register here.

rec center readers book club

Guess what your fellow peers are reading this month for the Rec Center Readers Book Club! This event is free to members, $3 per resident, and $5 per non-resident. Register soon here.

May 29
"The Fury" by Alex Michaelides

June 26
"Land of Milk and Honey" by C Pam Zhang

July 24
"The Ride of her Life: The True Story of a Women, Her Horse and their Last- Chance Journey Across America" by Elizabeth Letts

Aug. 28
"Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult