SPREE - Third Week of June
Every year, the people of Livonia celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the City with a week-long birthday party. Held at Ford Field, on the corner of Farmington and Lyndon Roads during the third week of June, Livonia Spree has something for everyone in the family: delicious food, great music ranging from country to jazz, a fantastic family carnival, and of course, the Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday night. Spree is held for six days in the third week of June with an annual attendance of 350,000.

Art from the Heart- Second Weekend of June
The annual Arts Festival is held the second weekend in June on the Civic Center grounds, located at Five Mile and Farmington Roads. The Festival features over 100 juried exhibitors, free admission and parking, entertainment and food booths. Applications may be obtained by calling 734-466-2540.

Highland Games - First Saturday in August
During the first weekend in August, thousands of Scots and non-Scots flock to Historic Greenmead to partake in the Annual Highland Games. Whether your pleasure is observing the Heavy Athletic competition like the Caber Toss, cheering on your favorite Highland Dancer or Pipe Band, or having a wee pint of ale while listening to the latest Celtic entertainers, the Annual Highland Games is sure to tickle your fancy. For more information, call 248-593-5064 or click here to log on to their Web site.

Music From the Heart Concerts 
Free outdoor concerts are sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department. Concerts are held on Thursdays during July and August at Civic Center Park located at Five Mile and Farmington Roads from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Music featured includes classical, big band, popular, jazz, bluegrass and rock

Events at Greenmead
Greenmead Historical Park hosts events throughout the year, primarily on Saturdays, that range from flea markets to Christmas activities to a popular fall festival.

For more information on Greenmead activities click here to log on to their Web site or call 248-477-7375.

Special Events Around Metro Detroit
For a list of special events around Metro Detroit click here to log on to the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site.