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Livonia Parks and Recreation News - July 18, 2023

Sports and Recreation

July 19, 2023

From: Livonia Parks and Recreation Department

Family Food Truck Rally Back Saturday With More Trucks Than Ever

Our third-annual Family Food Truck Rally returns to the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center from 4-8 p.m. this Saturday, July 22. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for this all-ages event, as well as a live DJ, interactive games, performers, bounce houses (including one with a water slide), arts and crafts, face painting and more!

The inflatables and arts/crafts are FREE, but food and other activities have a fee. No pre-registration required. Food trucks are subject to change, but our expected attendees include Tacos la Reina, Detroit Original Seafood, All City Dogs, House of Mac, Frios Gourmet Pops, Delectabowl and Rainys Ice Cream.

S'mores, Stories and Beach Days Make for a Summer Blast Friday

Everyone loves a good bonfire! Get a feel for the camping life with our monthly S'mores and Stories event 7-8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Greenmead Historical Park's Newburg School Field.

Geared toward children ages 5-12, all children must register and be accompanied by an adult (parents don't need to register) as we enjoy roasting s'mores, telling stories and enjoying a variety of activities around the campfire. This month's theme is beach days!

Get Hands On With Livonia's History

Learn some Hands On History of the 19th century from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Greenmead Historical Park. Participants ages 9-12 will take part in a wide range of activities, such as cooking, games, farm skills and more! Learn how they lived back in the 19th century!

Advance registration required, starting July 25. Cost is $35 per Livonia resident and $40 per non-resident.

Two Weeks Out

Tue, July 18 – 6:30 p.m. Children's Concert: The Funny Dumplings
Wed, July 19 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors National Hot Dog Day Drive Thru
Thu, July 20 
– 10 a.m. to noon Cell Phones 101 (10 a.m. iPhone, 11 a.m. Android)
Thu, July 20 
– 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Concert: Motor City Soul
Fri, July 21 
– 7-8 p.m. S'mores and Stories "Beach Days"
Fri-Sat, July 21-22 – 6 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park's "Henry V"
Sun, July 23 – 2 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park's "Henry V"
Mon, July 24 – 1-4 p.m. Greenmead Village Tour

Tue, July 25 – 9 a.m. Fall Flea Market Vendor Registration Opens
Tue, July 25 
– 6:30 p.m. Children's Concert: Gemini
Wed, July 26 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. Senior Ice Cream Social
Wed, July 26 – 7 p.m. Rec Center Readers Book Club
Thu, July 27 – 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Concert: The Alternatives
Fri, July 28 – 1 p.m. Senior Where's My Ballot?
Fri-Sat, July 28-29 
– 6 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park's "Henry V"
Sat, July 29 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The BIG Picnic
Sun, July 30 
– 2 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park's "Henry V"
Tue, Aug. 1 – 6:30 p.m. Children's Concert: Beverly the Music Lady