Livonia has a jam-packed July coming up. Discover what’s going on in your area this month.

Livonia Aquatics:

• Clements Circle Splash Park is open Monday-Friday (1pm to 7pm); Monday – Thursday (10am to 1pm – adult lap swim and lessons); Saturday & Sunday (12pm to 6pm)
• Botsford Pool is open Monday-Friday (1pm to 7pm); Tuesday/Thursday (5pm to 7pm – adult lap swim and lessons); Saturday & Sunday (12pm to 6pm)

Tuesdays starting July 8th:

• FREE Children’s Concerts @ Stymelski Veteran’s Park from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Thursdays starting July 10th

• Music from the Heart @ City Hall from 7pm to 9pm

Saturdays in July:

• Wilson Barn’s Farmer Market from 9am to 2pm

Wednesday, July 2nd:

• Whispers from the Wild: Introduction to Nature Journaling @ Greenmead Historical Park. a hands-on workshop exploring the art of nature journaling. We’ll take an inspiring walk, observe the world around us, and capture these moments through drawing and written word. Journal and writing utensils provided. This event is best for those ages 16 and older. Register for $15 per resident
• DIY Neon Signs For Teens @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Teens, let’s “Color Our World” with these customizable neon signs! Participants will create and leave with their own unique neon sign–all supplies provided.

Thursday, July 3rd:

• Senior Tech Support at Sandburg Library from 5pm to 5:45pm. Drop-in support for help with phone, laptop, and tablet.

Monday, July 7th

• Adult Coffee, Cocoa and Coloring @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8pm. Join us for an evening of relaxation time as we color and enjoy coffee or cocoa.  All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Tuesday, July 8th

• Parent / Child Drawing Workshop @ Civic Center Library at 6pm. Join author and Illustrator Amy Nielander as she shows you and your child how to foster better communication through drawing. Registration is required. Please register you and your child in a single registration. Ages 5 – 12

Wednesday, July 9th

• Plant It Well, Enjoy It Forever: Best Practices for Planting and Maintaining Trees @ Civic Center Library at 7pm. Join ReLeaf Michigan to learn the basics of planting, what to do and what not to do, and how to ensure that the trees you plant will leave a legacy. 

Thursday, July 10th

• Pour it Forward Celebration and Fundraiser! @ The Axe Parlor from 6pm to 8pm. Join Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop in celebrating the announcement of our second location and help raise funds to train new team members, equip the space, and open doors to inclusion. $50 includes: Two hours of axe throwing, dinner and cash bar and $30 includes: Admission (w/out axe throwing), dinner, and cash bar.
• LPL Art Studio: Australian Textile Art @ Civic Center Library from 7pm to 8:30pm. Waiting list. Join us for a night of Australian dot painting, a unique form of textile art rooted in the rich cultural traditions of Aboriginal Australians. This hands-on program is led by Paula Verbanac—a former college professor and seasoned world traveler who lived and worked in the Australian Outback. Discover the symbolism and techniques behind this vibrant art form, and explore how storytelling and cultural heritage are woven into each design. Whether you’re an art lover or simply curious, you’ll leave with a meaningful connection to this unique artistic tradition. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity!

Friday, July 11th

• S’mores and Stories: Jr. Beekeeping 101 @ Greenmead Historical Park from 7pm to 8pm. Come around the campfire as we enjoy stories, crafts, games, and of course, s’mores! This month’s theme is Junior Beekeeping 101. Advance registration is required for $5/child resident
• Heather McCorkle and Audrey Dupuis @ Trinity House Theatre from 8pm to 10pm. Tickets are $20

Saturday, July 12th:

• Coffee Hour with Councilwoman Carrie Budzinski at 11am at Civic Center Library. Let’s Talk Elections – new precincts, City Council and the Livonia Built Bond Proposal.
• Songwriters in the Round w/ Brian McCarty, Ryan Dillaha and Dan Tennant @ Trinity House Theatre from 8pm to 10pm. Tickets are $20

Sunday, July 13th:

• Greenmead Village Tour and Meet the Beekeepers. Self-paced tours are from 1-4 p.m. Begin at Delia’s Treasures Gift Shop (located by the stop sign) for your admission pass. Admission is $5/adults, $3/ages 5-17. Please be prepared to pay with cash or check only. meet Greenmead Beekeepers Randy and Luke! They will have observation hives for you to see the honeybees up close. Honey from the hives will also be available for purchase in our stores.

Monday, July 14th

• The Music Lady @ Civic Center Library at 11am
• Clothing Repair Cafe with Laura Gerhardinger @ Civic Center Library at 7pm. This course will teach the basics of mending holes and tears, sewing on buttons, and introduce the concept of visible mending. Materials will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring an item of clothing to learn to repair.   Ages 18+.  Registration required.

Tuesday, July 15th

• The Music Lady @ Sandburg Library at 2pm
• Open Stage @ Trinity House Theatre from 6pm to 9:30pm

Wednesday, July 16th:

• Tie-Dye on the Lawn @ Sandburg Library from 10:30am to 12pm. Geared towards ages 8+. Caregivers must stay and assist children.  Please dress for mess (including your shoes!) and bring a pre-washed, 100% cotton item* to dye. The item will be ready to take home with you including care instructions.
• Tiny Worlds Workshop: Enclosed Edition @ Greenmead Historical Park. Join us for a hands-on experience as you craft your own planted terrarium! Participants will enjoy a step-by-step session with all materials provided as they engage their creative spirit to craft their own enclosed jar terrarium! Advance registration is required for $22/resident, $27/non-resident. This program is best for ages 16 and older

Thursday, July 17th:

• Investing In Livonia: Facts & Future hosted by the Livonia-Westland Chamber at St. Mary’s Cultural Center from 8am to 9:30am. Tickets are $10. Listen to three Livonia residents – each professionals with different business perspectives – discuss why they support the Livonia Built Bond Proposal and why it is important for our community.
• Livonia Built Parks Open House @ Kirksey Recreation Center from 6pm to 7:30pm.  Learn more about the proposed central plaza and bike paths. Hear more about the proposed amenities, discuss the bond proposal, and ask questions. Listen to three Livonia residents – each professionals with different business perspectives – discuss why they support the Livonia Built Bond Proposal and why it is important for our community.
• Tie-Dye T-Shirts @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Teens going into grades 8-12 in the Fall. “Color Your World” with your very own tie-dye t-shirt! Participants will color one t-shirt to take home. All supplies provided.

July 18th – July 27th

• Shakespeare in the Park – A Comedy of Errors @ Stymelski Park. FREE performances on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30pm to 8pm and Sundays 2pm to 3:30pm.

Saturday, July 19th

• LPS Education Foundation 3rd Annual Golf Outing @ Fox Creek Golf Course at 7am. Player is $125.
• LittleGuide Detroit Stroller Roll @ Nankin Mills from 9am to 11am. FREE family fun including inflatables, character visits, and more
• Children’s Entrepreneur Market @ Wilson Barn from 9am to 2pm. Join us for a day of local vendors offering an assortment of produce, plants, and crafts. Live music and more!
• Bluestone VOICES for Autism 5th Annual July Jamboree from 10am to 1pm. Carnival games, reptiles, bounce houses, shopping, food trucks, and more! Admission is $3 for those 12 years and up.

Sunday, July 20th

• Carrie Welling and The Young Fables @ Trinity House Theatre from 7pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $25

Monday, July 21st

• Cameron Zvara: Comedy Magician & Entertainer @ Civic Center Library at 11am & 6pm. Using a combination of mind blowing magic, hilarious comedy, juggling, music, and audience participation, Cameron’s show is perfect for all ages to enjoy!

Tuesday, July 22nd

• Minimalistic Beaded Earrings @ Civic Center Library at 6pm. Make a pair of fun beaded earrings using simple jewelry tools, techniques and materials. A selection of beads in all sizes, shapes, and colors will be available for you to choose from.  Instructions, assistance and all materials provided. This class is perfect for both beginners and advanced crafters.  Registration required.  Limited to 15 Livonia Public Library cardholders, aged 18+.
• Michigan Birds of Prey @ Sandburg Library at 6pm. The Michigan Avian Experience returns with their popular Birds of Prey program. Learn about survival at its finest as these birds reveal their remarkable adaptations and behaviors. Attendees will have the opportunity to feel feathers and feet. This program will take place outdoors. No registration necessary

Wednesday, July 23rd

• Blood On The Clocktower @ Civic Center Library at 6:30pm. eens and Adults. Join us for a spine-tingling game of Blood on the Clocktower. Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception. A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it.

Thursday, July 24th

• Livonia Built Police Open House @ Livonia Police Department from 5:30pm to 7pm.  Learn how the Livonia Built Bond Proposal will reconstruct the Livonia Police Department to enhance safety and accommodate modern equipment. Hear what’s included in the bond and ask questions.

Friday, July 25th

• Celebrate Portillo’s 1 Year Anniversary from 10am to 11pm with a $1 slice of cake.
• $1 Senior Summer Ice Cream Social @ Senior Center from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Please join us in the dining room of the Civic Park Senior Center for a delicious ice cream sundae with all your favorite toppings. No registration necessary, just bring your friends and a dollar! This is for seniors 62 and older only, please no grandchildren.
• David Barrett and Bernie Nelson @ Trinity House Theatre from 8pm to 10pm. Tickets are $20

Saturday, July 26th:

• The BIG Picnic @ Greenmead Historical Park from 1pm to 3pm.  Live music in the Newburg Church and gazebo, storytime in the Newburg School, yard games, live animals, face painting, tours of the historic buildings, and more all for FREE!
• Craft Supply Swap at Civic Center Library from 1:30pm to 3pm. Drop off your new or gently used, clean craft supplies to Bennett Civic Center Library, July 21-25.  Examples of items we will accept: yarn and fabric, macrame cord, embroidery floss, knitting needles, crochet hooks, needlework and sewing notions, patterns, buttons, ribbons, pom poms, pipecleaners, craft kits, scrapbooking supplies, jewelry supplies, beads, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and canvases.  Those who donate supplies will get a ticket to “shop the swap” 30 minutes early.  No supplies to donate?  No problem!  Stop in any time between 1:30 and 3:00 to pick up materials.

Monday, July 28th:

• Outdoor Bubble Science @ Civic Center Library at 11am. We’ll explore bubbles of all sizes: touchable microbubbles, learn about color theory and bubble geometry, and the chance to be put inside a bubble! After the show, the bubble floor will be open to explore. Participate in two guided experiments and then explore on your own. This event will take place outside.

Tuesday, July 29th:

• Community Heroes Storytime with Firefighters at Mies Park from 10:15am to 11am. Join us for a Community Heroes Storytime featuring Firefighter Dana Timm. There will be stories, movement, and a meet-and-greet.
• Wycinanki Paper Cutting Art with Jan Mordenski @ Civic Center Library from 2pm to 4pm. Explore the vast delights and opportunities of color as you experiment with the age-old techniques of Wycinanki, Polish Paper-cutting designs.  Produce your own frameable work of muti-colored art in a congenial evening of cutting and pasting a traditional yet unique nature-themed design.  Materials and supplies provided.  Ages 18+ Limit 15.  Registration required. 
• Parent / Child Drawing Workshop @ Civic Center Library at 6pm. Join author and Illustrator Amy Nielander as she shows you and your child how to foster better communication through drawing. Registration is required. Please register you and your child in a single registration. Ages 5 – 12
• Open Stage @ Trinity House Theatre from 6pm to 9:30pm.

Thursday, July 31st

• Watermelon Drop @ Civic Center Library at 11am
• Wycinanki Paper Cutting Art with Jan Mordenski @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Explore the vast delights and opportunities of color as you experiment with the age-old techniques of Wycinanki, Polish Paper-cutting designs.  Produce your own frameable work of muti-colored art in a congenial evening of cutting and pasting a traditional yet unique nature-themed design.  Materials and supplies provided.  Ages 18+ Limit 15.  Registration required.