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Sense of Community - Community Events

All NEW – Sizzling Summer Arts Series
June 21 - August 23, 2008
Presented in Partnership with
Huntington Bank
Logo - Huntington Bank

Bring your blanket, family and friends to our all new Sizzling Summer Arts Series - so much more than music! From movies under the stars to magic in the parks, these “sizzling” performances provide a variety of entertainment all summer long! Perfect for you, no matter what age you are. Come out and be a part of the excitement, FREE entertainment and great outdoors in Novi’s beautiful parks. Food vendors will be onsite at each performance with great eats to feed your family at a minimal cost, so you don’t even need to worry about a meal. So come on, make some memories this summer that will last forever!

Movie in the Park

Pack a blanket and some lawn chairs and head to Power Park for an exciting night full of science. Check out the interactive projects from the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum including rocket launching and teasing gravity along with messy fun and experiments that may get you wet. These cool take homes will have your kids buzzing with science knowledge and excitement. Then relax under the stars and enjoy the evening as “Night at the Museum” plays on a HUGE inflatable movie screen that’s 15 feet tall (movie begins at dusk)!

Date

Day

Time

Age

Jun 21

Sat

7pm

All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Power Park, 45715 W Ten Mile

Puppets in the Park

Be a part of this live puppet show featuring animals such as skunks, bats, bunnies and bears! Wild animals “move in” with a young boy after he was not very nice to them while at summer camp and a hilarious adventure ensues! Share in the puppets’ adventures through audience participation and help them all reach a happy ending. Carousel Acres will also be on hand with their petting farm and other exciting craft activities.

Date

Day

Time

Age

Jun 30

Mon

10:30am

All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr

The Detroit Blue Pigs

A perfect, can’t miss afternoon! The Blue Pigs are made up of 5 Detroit Police officers that play their own instruments and sing a variety of songs you will love, while promoting education and crime prevention! They make daily appearances through the US and Canada on behalf of the Detroit Police Department for individuals of all ages. They’ve also performed on TV, radio and are one of the areas most sought after groups – and they’re here in NOVI. Kids will also get to create a “pig” craft and see Novi fire trucks and police vehicles.

Date

Day

Time

Age

Jul 16

Wed

12pm

All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W Ten Mile

Candy Band

Are you ready to ROCK? Enjoy all time favorite kid’s songs and nursery rhymes with a Rock and Roll twist as these four Detroit area moms of Candy Band perform. Gather your friends and family and head to Lakeshore Park for an evening full of fun, interactive and energetic music. You will also have the opportunity to tie-dye a t-shirt for $10.

Date

Day

Time

Age

Jul 24

Thu

7pm

All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr

Pied Piper Preview in the Park

You and your children will be amazed as a local drum line performs out in Lakeshore Park. As the drumming stops, direct your attention to the stage as Novi Theatres actors perform a preview of their upcoming show The Pied Piper. Afterwards, prepare to be stunned as a magician takes the stage to perform a variety of magic tricks. You won’t want to miss this exciting evening full of music, acting, magic and more!

Date

Day

Time

Age

Aug 10

Sun

7pm

All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr

Movie in the Park

Vote for the movie that will be shown by clicking here.

Help us send off summer in style! Come and watch the movie *YOU have selected on a HUGE inflatable movie screen that’s 15 feet tall! Prior to the movie enjoy games, crafts and exciting activities with your family. Don’t miss one of your last chances to enjoy the summer weather before reporting back to school! *To vote for the movie that will be shown on this evening, click on the link above. Votes will be tallied and the final selection will be made on July 31.* Spend a magical evening under the stars (movie begins at dusk)!

Date

Day

Time

Age

Aug 23

Sat

7pm

All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Power Park, 45715 W Ten Mile

Perennial Exchange

Divide your crowded perennials (such as daylilies and hostas) and bring your unneeded extras to the exchange to trade for a different plant. This is a great way to grow and diversify your garden and enhance your landscaping…free of charge! Additional Information: This event is sponsored by the Beautification Commission.

Date Day Time Age
May 24 Sat 9am-12pm All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Township Hall – next to the Novi Library

 

Memorial Day Parade -
Presented in Partnership with Humana

Humana

 Memorial Day Parade Entry Form
 Memorial Day Parade Entry Form - Veteran

Memorial Day ParadeShow your community spirit and appreciation for our local vets! Join Novi’s Annual Memorial Day Parade as a parade participant or spectator. We invite all Veterans, bands, scout troops, kids, businesses and other civic organizations to be a part of this wonderful event! Form a group or create a float to march proudly through Novi, showcasing community pride! The parade will begin at Ten Mile and Karim Blvd and travel west along ten mile to the Novi Civic Center. At the conclusion of the parade, we will hold a ceremonial presentation honoring our Veterans. We welcome everyone to join us at the ceremony and take part in the food and festivities!

Date Day Time Age
May 26 Mon 10am-12pm All

Price: Free Community Event
Registration: Going on now.
Location: Ten Mile from Karim Blvd to the Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: May 21

 

River Day

Every year on the first Saturday in June, volunteers converge on various sites throughout the Rouge River watershed and plant flowers, place wood chips, pick-up litter and clear the walking trail. Additional Information: Volunteers can call the Novi Parks office to register at 248-347-0400. All volunteers receive a free picnic lunch at Noon.

Date Day Time Age
Jun 7 Sat 9am-12pm All

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Rotary Park

 

Michigan 50’s Festival

Let the good times roll as Novi plays host to the annual Michigan 50’s Festival. Come celebrate the 50’s for four days of excitement that includes musical acts, a craft show, petting farm, a softball tournament and much more! For more information visit www.michigan50sfestival.org.

Dates Day Time Age
Jul 23 Wed 6:30-11pm All
Jul 24 Thu 3-11pm All
Jul 25 Fri 3pm-12am All
Jul 26 Sat 9am-1am All

Price: Free Community Event (Musical Acts $5)
Location: Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk

 

Michigan Mountain Bike Association Race

The Michigan Mountain Biking Association along with Team Tree Farm/Dark Horse Racing presents a unique 4-person sprint relay race. The course will be 10 miles long and include single track and wider double track that provides plenty of passing room. There will be classes for Sport and Advanced level riders and Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed divisions within each class. This is a perfect race for the beginner looking to see what team / endurance racing is all about and for experienced racers looking to test their skills against rival teams. The profits from the race will benefit the Michigan Mountain Biking Association and help to provide continued improvements to the trails at Lakeshore Park. For more information email www.race@teamtreefarm.com or visit www.teamtreefarm.com/race.

Date Day Time Age
Aug 2 Sat 9am 18+

Price: Pre-registration: $100 per team at www.active.com
          Day-of: $125 per team
Location: Lakeshore Park

 

NEW -  Fall Family Camp Out

Camping is one of America’s greatest outdoor pastimes and now you can enjoy it in you own backyard! Join the Novi Parks department for an evening of family fun camping out at Lakeshore Park. Campers will be able to participate in sand volleyball, horseshoes, kids crafts & games, miles of hiking and biking trails and of course - marshmallow roasting, s’mores, campfire songs and acoustic music! Campers will also ‘rise and shine’ to a campers breakfast! Additional information: For those who only want to participate in Friday activities from 6-10pm can pay a $5 per car at the entrance. Novi Parks requires adult supervision in all tents.

Activity Code

Date

Day Time Age
2700 Sep 19 Fri-Sat 6pm Fri–10am Sat All
Evening Activities Only Fri 6–10pm All

Price: Res. Online $30 / Office $35
          Non-Res. Online $36 / Office $41
          $5 per car for activities only
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr
Registration Ends: Sep 12 for overnight camping

 

International Festival

New for 2008, the International Festival will become part of the city’s annual Fall for Novi open house. The International Festival has a long standing tradition of bringing new cultures and experiences to the Novi community and we are always seeking individuals excited about sharing their heritage. To learn more about participation opportunities, please contact Mallery Wethers or Tracie Ringle at 248-347-0400 or email mwethers@cityofnovi.org.

Date Day Time Age
Sep 27 Sat 10am-1pm All

Price: Free Community Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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