Brighton Community Update: Oct 21-31, 2026

Brighton Community Update: October 21-31, 2026

The leaves are turning, and Brighton is ready for Halloween! Since moving to the Brighton and South Lyon area, I've loved how much this community packs into the end of October. Here's what's happening.

Events

17th Annual Trick or Treat Boo Fest, Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Green Oak Village Place (9608 Village Place Blvd.). It's free, with trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center plus games, giveaways, and family activities.

Brighton Farmers Market, Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., municipal lot at 200 N. First St. On Oct. 24, SELCRA's Halloween at the Market brings trick-or-treating at vendor booths and a potion-making station.

Free Community Shred Day, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until the trucks are full), LOC Credit Union, 1025 E. Grand River Ave. Bring up to three boxes or bags of paper per vehicle (no electronics), and remove staples and paper clips. They're also collecting canned goods for Bountiful Harvest. It's a great chance to clear out old files before the holidays!

Friends of the Brighton District Library Fall Book Sale (100 Library Dr.):

• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 to 7 p.m.: Opening night for Friends members (memberships available at the door)
• Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Bag Day, fill a bag for $5
• Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 to 3 p.m.: Free Day

News

A new chief for BAFA. Richard "Rick" Boisvert officially takes over as chief of the Brighton Area Fire Authority on Oct. 22. A 2000 Brighton High School graduate, he has served the Brighton community since 2004 and has been Fire Marshal since 2017. Welcome, Chief Boisvert!

Market snapshot: According to Realcomp, 249 homes sold in Livingston County in September, with a median sale price of $415,000. Listings are also up from last year, which means more choices for buyers.

Early voting opens this Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Nov. 1. Find your site at Michigan.gov/Vote.

Road & Construction Updates

• Brighton Road, Chilson to King roads (Genoa Township): The Livingston County Road Commission's rehab work is scheduled to wrap up Friday, Oct. 23. Expect one lane under flag control until then.
• I-96/Grand River Avenue interchange: Through Sunday, Nov. 15, MDOT has the westbound Grand River entrance ramp to eastbound I-96 closed. The detour is eastbound Hilton Road to southbound Old US-23 to westbound Spencer Road. One lane of westbound Grand River is also closed from Challis Road to the I-96 bridge.
• Paddlers, take note: The Huron River Water Trail under the McCabe Road bridge in Green Oak Township is closed for up to five days starting Oct. 21 while new bridge beams go in.

School Happenings

• Brighton Area Schools bond, Nov. 3: Voters will decide on a bond of up to $90.275 million for safety and security, learning spaces, and infrastructure. The district says it would mean no increase in the millage rate. Details are on the district's bond page.
• Senior Night: The Bulldogs host Belleville on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at BHS Stadium. Go Dogs!
• Coming up: Quarter 1 ends Oct. 30 for grades 7-12, and there's no school for students on Nov. 3.

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Ashley Provenzola, Realtor, Tremaine Real Estate