Hibernation mode is over. There are lots of reasons to get out the house and on the town this month in Livonia!

Friday, April 3rd

• Marshmallow Drop @ Nankin Mills Recreation Center at 11am. Separate age groups for 4 and younger, 5 to 7 and 8 and older. The event is not competitive and only one marshmallow is needed for a prize.

Saturday, April 4th

• Egg Hunt @ Rotary Park from 10am to 1:30pm. The age groups are 1-4 (two groups), 5-7, and 8-10. Pre-registration required for this free event.

Tuesday, April 7th

• Open Stage @ Trinity House Theatre from 6pm to 9:30pm. Take a chance to share your music live and listen to new artists. Tickets are only $5 and you can enjoy free beverages and snacks.

Friday, Aril 10th

• Dupont Phillips and Flagship Romance @ Trinity House Theatre from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Tickets $20

Saturday, April 11th

• Coffee Hour with Councilwoman Budzinski: Let’s Talk Livonia with City Engineer @ Civic Center Library at 11am. Join for an update on City Council and ask questions about Livonia. City Engineer Todd Zilincik will join to give an update and answer questions. Coffee Hours are open to the public – kids are welcome. There will be light refreshments, and we are meeting in the meeting rooms.
• Dining With Yesterday: Voyage on the Titanic @ Greenmead Historical Park from 11am to 1pm.  This immersive program brings the past to life with stories of resilience and tragedy, complemented by a Titanic menu-inspired lunch that echoes the flavors of the early 20th century. Advance registration is required for $40/resident
• Junior Friends Meeting @ Civic Center Library from 3pm to 5pm. The Junior Friends volunteer group is open to teens in grades 8-12.
• Shanna In A Dress @ Trinity House Theatre from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Tickets $25

Sunday, April 12th

• Empty Chair Night featuring Annie Capps and Allison Downey @ Trinity House Theatre from 7pm to 9:30pm. Tickets $12

Tuesday, April 14th

• Senior Expo @ Schoolcraft Collegefrom 10am to 1pm.
• Adult Coffee, Cocoa, Tea and Coloring @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8pm. Join us for an evening of relaxation time as we color and enjoy coffee, cocoa or tea. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Wednesday, April 15th

• Fraud and Scam Prevention @ Civic Center Library at 1pm. Workshop on recognizing, avoiding, and responding to financial fraud. This workshop is ideal for adults of all ages, including seniors, caregivers, and anyone who wants to strengthen their financial safety.
• History Lecture Series: The History of Troy @ Greenmead Historical Park from 6:30pm to 8pm. Come learn how Troy changed from pioneer settlement to farming community to the City of Tomorrow, Today from a member of the Troy Historic Village. This is a free program at the Alexander Blue House, no registration required.

Thursday, April 16th

• Noontime Concert @ Civic Center Library at 12:15pm. Join us for some blues, country, folk, gospel, and bluegrass from Livonia’s own Bluesdad, with special guest Doug Larsen. With honest, lived-in storytelling and a downhome sense of humor, this singer/songwriter is truly one of a kind. Chicago’s got the Blues Brothers.

Friday, April 17th

• Senior Resource Fair @ Senior Wellness Center from 9am to 11am. This is a FREE, fun, informational event. There will be a hot dog sale (cash only), hourly prize giveaways, and an abundance of senior related resources, including hearing screening and B.P. checks. No registration necessary.
• Sensory Reptile and Amphibian Encounters @ Nankin Mills Interpretive Center from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. This program is ideal for individuals with sensory processing challenges. The various reptiles and amphibians of the nature center will be on display as a naturalist explains the adaptations of the animals. Program is $5 per person
• Stevenson High School Presents Anastasia The Musical at 7pm. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students/seniors
• Sam Robbins @ Trinity House Theatre from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Tickets $25

Saturday, April 18th

• Earth Day @ Greenmead Historical Park from 11am to 1pm. Join a hands‑on animal encounter with the one and only Dan the Creature Man. There will also be Earth Day-themed crafts for the kids after the show. Advance registration is required. $18/child resident, $13/adult resident,
• Stevenson High School Presents Anastasia The Musical at 7pm. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students/seniors
• Haley Reardon @ Trinity House Theatre from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Tickets $20

Sunday, April 19th

• Stevenson High School Presents Anastasia The Musical at 1pm. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students/seniors

Monday, April 20th

• Garden Lecture Series- Propagating Plants @ Greenmead Historical Park from 6:30pm to 8pm. Gardeners can easily create new plants from their existing plants using basic techniques like cuttings, layering, and dividing perennials. Join Carol Brodbeck for this free program. No registration required.
• Homefront & Homeland: Detroit and the Holocaust @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8pm. Presentation by Dr. Cangany is the Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Open Stage @ Trinity House Theatre from 6pm to 9:30pm. Take a chance to share your music live and listen to new artists. Tickets are only $5 and you can enjoy free beverages and snacks.

Thursday, April 23rd

• Just Between Friends Mom2Mom Sale @ Livonia Athletic District
• Tea With Claire: From Merlin to Doc Martin – The Best of England’s Dramatic Cornwall @ Civic Center Library at 7pm. special presentation by author and Anglophile Claire Evans, founder of Tea with Claire. Drawing from her years living in England, Claire brings Cornwall to life in her talk, The Best of England’s Dramatic Cornwall, a region known for its rugged, windswept coastline, dramatic cliffs, charming seaside villages, and rich history.
• .Livonia Symphony Orchestra BoomBox Bingo @ One Under at 7pm. $30 per person
• Peter Case w/ Zack Keim @ Trinity House Theatre from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Tickets $25

Friday, April 24th

• Just Between Friends Mom2Mom Sale @ Livonia Athletic District
• Jeremy Facknitz and Audra Kubat @ Trinity House Theatre from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Tickets $25

Saturday, April 25th

• Just Between Friends Mom2Mom Sale @ Livonia Athletic District
• Previously Enjoyed Jewelry Sale @ Greenmead Historical Park from 10am to 3pm. Popular re-sale event.
• Lab Rats @ Civic Center Library at 1pm. 1st through 3rd graders are invited to conduct crazy experiments and build their STEM skills.

Sunday, April 26th

• Just Between Friends Mom2Mom Sale @ Livonia Athletic District

Monday, April 27th

• Medicare 101 with Priority Health @ Civic Center Library at 2pm. Whether you’re approaching Medicare eligibility or supporting a loved one, this session will help demystify the basics of Medicare. We’ll walk through the key components of the program – Parts A, B, C, and D – and explain how they work together to provide coverage.

Tuesday, April 28th

• Solarize Wayne County: Livonia @ Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church from 6pm to 8pm. All are welcome to attend and learn more about whether solar may be a good fit for their property. The presentation for commercial locations will run from 6-7 p.m., and the residential presentation will begin at 7 p.m.