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Livingston County, MI
22Events this week
4Free things to do
92New spots
94New stories

● Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Livingston County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 22 events, day by day →

Fowlerville Farmers Market

Saturday 9am · Torch 180 Cafe & Coffee Bar · Free

HearseFest 2026

Saturday 10am · Fowlerville Fairgrounds

Erik Paulson Gi Seminar

Saturday 11am · Freedom Academy

Monthly Tarot Study Group

Sunday 3:30pm · Vibology

Family Storytime

Tuesday 10am · Fowlerville District Library

New in Livingston County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Dragonfly Emporium

Shopping

Whimsical gift hunt: Dragonfly Emporium in Howell is packed with charming, quality gifts and home decor that feel like actual finds, not copy-paste decor.

dragonflyemp.com ↗

Kendra Neal Studio

Beauty

Brows that behave: If you're over brow pencils betraying you by lunchtime, Kendra Neal Studio specializes in microblading, powder brows, nanobrows, and lip blushing that look natural and stay put all day, even through any activity.

kendranealstudio.com ↗

The Silver Pig Bar & Oyster Room

Restaurants

Small plates, big mood: Whether you're splitting garlicky small plates, chasing brick-oven pizza perfection, or ordering a round to go with oysters, The Silver Pig Bar & Oyster Room is the move this week with craft cocktails and wine that pair so well you'll promise to be 'good' tomorrow.

thesilverpig.com ↗

Livingston County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Livingston County’s best →

Most read in Livingston County

The five stories Livingston County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Crumbling Concrete Dome Home Is Listed for $500K After Total Overhaul

    Crumbling concrete dome home in Brighton, Michigan, has been listed for $499,900 after undergoing a major renovation that saw its price more than quadruple in two years.

    Full story at wdcnews6.com ↗

  2. Black bears are adapting to less woodsy settings

    Black bears are adapting to less woodsy settings in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

    Full story at ironmountaindailynews.com ↗

  3. 'Great investigative tool:' Livingston County Sheriff removes Flock cameras after vandalism

    Livingston County, Michigan, has removed six Flock cameras after several of their cameras were vandalized, costing $5,000.

    Full story at fox2detroit.com ↗

  4. Livingston County Sheriff pulls Flock Cameras due to 'repeated vandalism'

    Flock cameras are being temporarily removed in Livingston County due to repeated vandalism, according to officials.

    Full story at fox2detroit.com ↗

  5. HAFD Chief: House Fire Caused by Electric Generator

    Howell Area Fire Chief Andrew Box has attributed a two-alarm house fire to an electrical generator operating underneath a wooden deck.

    Full story at whmi.com ↗

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