Final Weekend for Haunted Barn Stroll Oct. 23-34

Join us at The Wilson Barn's Pumpkin Fest from noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 23-24, for our final weekend of the Haunted Barn Stroll. Get spooked for just $1 (paid at the door) and then enjoy Pumpkin Fest when you’re done. All ages are welcome at the Haunted Barn. The experience can be adjusted for ages with different scare preferences.

Even if you're not partaking in the Haunted Barn, enjoy the rest of Pumpkin Fest anytime 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 30 for some family fun. Pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, straw bales, apples, caramel apples and more will be for sale in addition to hayrides and the popular scarecrows for photo opportunities! Pony rides, a petting zoo and bounce house will also be available 2-5 p.m. Fridays and noon-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Cider, doughnuts, hot chocolate, hot spiced cider and the Haunted Barn Stroll ($1 admission) will be available noon-6 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays. Admission is free, but some activities do have a fee. Visit WilsonBarn.org for more information.

Showcase Your Holiday Trees with Expanded Deck the Rec

Calling local organizations, businesses, and families! Does your tree have what it takes to win the title of Best Holiday Tree in Livonia? There’s a new spin on Deck the Rec. Place your tree at either location: the Kirksey Recreation Center or Greenmead Historical Park. There will be one winner from each location. Each participating group will receive four single-day passes to the Kirksey Recreation Center. Space is limited on this fun contest! Register by Nov. 17.

Participant must provide tree (artificial; at least 5-feet tall) and all decorations (securely attached). Electricity is provided; no open flames are allowed. Participant is responsible for set up on or before Dec. 1 and take-down Dec. 29-30.

Livonia Save Our Youth is sponsoring prizes for the winners of both outdoor and indoor trees.

Local Groups Sought for Merry & Bright Holiday Parade

The Merry & Bright Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is back! Mark your calendars for 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. We’ll kick off with a parade from Frost Middle School to the City Hall south entrance, where we’ll have a tree lighting before families can enjoy some free activities at the Bennett Civic Center Library around 5 p.m. It’s sure to be a great event to kick off the holiday season.

We’re currently looking for civic groups, school groups, non-profits, etc. who would like to get festive and walk in the parade. Be it dressing up, making a banner or building a float, we want your group to show your holiday spirit while marching along. You’d be welcome to hand out candy or giveaway items along the route before continuing along to the participant pick-up location at the Kirksey Recreation Center.

Those interested should email Billy at wkeppen@livonia.gov for details.

Two Weeks Out

Tue, Oct. 19 – 2-3:30 p.m. The Dearborn Independent (Virtual Program)
Thu-Sun, Oct. 21-24 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pumpkin Fest
Fri-Sat, Oct. 22-23 – 5-7:30 p.m. Shadows from the Past Halloween Walk (sold out)
Sat, Oct. 23 – 8 a.m. Royal Oak Market Trip
Sat-Sun, Oct. 23-24 – noon-6 p.m. Haunted Barn Stroll

Wed, Oct. 27 – 7-8 p.m. Seasonal Eating: October Edition
Thu-Sat, Oct. 28-30 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pumpkin Fest
Fri, Oct. 29 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Trunk-or-Treat