December is almost here and so are some of my favorite events! Livonia always has something to offer for my family, and this season is no exception. There is an event in Livonia for you however you choose to celebrate the season. Check out our recommendations below, including some Christmas events!

Greenmead 30th Annual Christmas Walk

Join the Friends for the Development of Greenmead for their 30th Annual Christmas Walk! It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The walk features five private homes decorated for the holidays. This includes the Simmons-Hill House decorated in this year’s theme “Storybook Christmas”.

Tickets are $9 in advance and $10 day of the event. You may purchase tickets before the walk at:

Greenmead Office, 20501 Newburgh Road
Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Road
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Community Resources, 5th Floor 

Please be prepared to pay with cash or check. On the day of the walk, tickets and maps are available at Civic Center Library and the Simmons-Hill House at Greenmead.

For more information, please call (248) 477-7375.

Merry & Bright: Livonia’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Merry & Bright: Livonia’s Holiday Parade will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.  The parade, presented by the Livonia Community Foundation, will begin at Frost Middle School and end in front of City Hall.

Once at City Hall, Mayor Wright will be joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus for the tree lighting festivities. Afterward, youngsters are invited to visit Santa at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library. They can also enjoy crafts, entertainment and refreshments.

This holiday spectacular is presented by the Livonia Community Foundation. It is sponsored in part by Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Rotary Club of Livonia and Livonia Parks and Recreation.

Parking is available at Ford Field, Stymelski Park, and at the Senior Center.

For more information, call (734) 466-2900.

The following roads will be closed from 3:45 -5  p.m.:

Stark, from Schoolcraft to Lyndon

Lyndon, between Stark and Farmington

Farmington, from Lyndon and Five Mile

Lunch with Santa

Join us for a Livonia holiday tradition.  The annual Lunch with Santa will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 8. It will be at the Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Road.  The event includes lunch, crafts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Tickets are $6 for Livonia residents and $9 for non-residents. They may be purchased at the Kirksey Community Recreation Center or online at Livonia Parks and Rec.  All attendees over the age of 2 must have a ticket.

For more information, call (734) 466-2900.

Staffworks Job Fair

Are you looking for a job? Plan on attending this job fair on Thursday, Dec. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. The job fair will take place at the Michigan Works! Livonia Service Center.

Full time, contract positions available which includes:

Wages:

General Laborers: $11/hour
10 positions in Livonia
Job Code (9082372)

Quality Inspectors: $11/hour
10 positions in Canton

Job Code (9082380)

Quality Inspectors: $11/hour
5+ positions in Romulus
Job Code (9082408)

Quality inspectors: $11/hour
15+ positions in New Boston
Job Code (9027809)

Quality Inspectors: $11/hour
15+ positions in Brownstown
Job Code (9082386)

For more information, contact Justin Skibin, at jskibin@edsisolutions.com

*Events taken from City of Livonia Events Calendar