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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 at Lakeshore Park. Campers will be able to participate in Oakland County’s Rock Climbing Tower and Adventure Sport Mobile Hooked on Fishing and Geocaching activities! Also enjoy Scout demonstrations, kids crafts & games, miles of hiking and biking trails and of course - marshmallow roasting, s’mores, campfire songs and storytelling! Overnight campers will be included in a drawing to win tents and other prizes from Dick’s Sporting Goods! Breakfast included.
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.

Evening Activities Only: Fri, Sep 19, 6-10pm
     Price: $5 per car (Friday activities only)
Overnight Camping
     Price: Res. Online $30 / Office $35
               (per family of 6)
               Non-Res. Online $36 / Office $41
Additional Campers: Res. Online $5 / Office $7
                              (per each camper over a family of 6)
                              Non-Res. Online $6 / Office $8
Location: Lakeshore Park
Registration Ends: Sep 12 for overnight camping

Fall for Novi with - International Flair!

Explore the City of Novi and the world in one stop at the 2008 Fall for Novi with International Flair event held at the Novi Civic Center. Gather valuable information about our city, its services, businesses and resources and enjoy cultural enrichment including ethnic entertainment, cuisine, games, crafts, art, information booths and more. The annual event will also allow you to tour the Police Department, trade your favorite flowers at the semi-annual Perennial Exchange, dispose of your hazardous household waste and up to 100 pounds of secure shredded documents. The ‘Kids Village’ will feature face painting, crafts, games and an inflatable bouncer.

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Novi Civic Center

MSU Tollgate Fall Fair

The Tollgate Fall Fair is a free admission, family oriented event held on the third Saturday of September. A full day of children’s crafts, activities, pumpkin painting and presentations on owls, lizards, bats and many other topics are held on site. Hay rides, self guided garden tours, fishing and appearances by the Novi Fire and Police departments are just a few of the fun activities that are part of the fair. Vendors and organizations are present to offer their goods and information to visitors. For more information about Tollgate, please visit www.tollgate.msu.edu or call 248-347-3860 x 251

Price: Free Community Event - Donations accepted
Location: Tollgate Education Center - 28115 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, MI 48377

Halloween Storybook Stroll

Let your imagination take you to a far off land where you will trick-or-treat with some of your favorite storybook characters. Your family will enjoy a walk though Lakeshore Park, hayride and an inflatable bouncer. Participants will receive goodie bag, play games, create a unique craft and enjoy snacks. Additional Information: If there is inclement weather, please call the Novi Parks Weather Hotline to see if the event has been moved inside to the Novi Civic Center.

Price: Online $5 / Office or Onsite $10
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Drive
Registration Ends: Oct 25

NEW – Howl’oween Parade

Are you and your best friend looking for a fun Halloween activity? Bring your favorite canine friend out for the first annual ‘Howl’oween Parade.’ Yappy-hour pre-parade festivities will include vendor booths, bobbing for Howl’oweenies, photo opportunities, and preliminary canine costume judging. Dogs, and their best friend, will love the doggy bags, activities, demonstrations, trick or treating for milk bones and costume contest! All canines must be people and animal friendly and have proof of current vaccinations.

Additional Information: for sponsorship or activity information contact
                                      Derek Smith at 248-347-0400 or via email.
Price: Res $12 / Non. Res. $15
          Res $10 / Non. Res $13 (day of registration on site for all participants not pre-registered)
          Add $10 for Howl’oween tee shirt
Location: Civic Center
Registration Ends: Oct 15

NEW – Princess and Hero Party

Calling Superman, Batman, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and all other heroes! Dress your little ones in their favorite princess or super hero outfit and let them create a craft, dance and meet real Princesses who have won a crown and Super Heroes including Veterans and sports stars. Additionally your child will enjoy having their face painted, playing games and eating snacks. Come enjoy a night full of family fun with a fairy tale ending!

Price: Online $5 / Office or Onsite $10
Location: Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Nov 21

Ringing in the Holidays

This annual event just keeps getting better! Enjoy your favorite activities including Santa photos, carriage rides, bouncers, Kids Jingle Bell Jog, marsh mallow roasting/warming areas, tree lighting ceremony and the Electric Light Parade! New warming area activities this year are the Kids Zone Craft Tent, Ringing Restaurant Tent and the Winter Garden Live Entertainment Tent! All activities begin at 6pm. The crowd favorite Electric Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will start at 7:30pm! Additional Information: For more information regarding sponsorship, parade participation, or restaurant vending contact Derek Smith at 248-347-0400 or or via email.

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Main Street, Novi

Electric Light Parade Float Contest

Decorate a float for the annual Ringing in the Holidays Float Competition! Floats will be judged on creativity and holiday spirit. All floats will be displayed downtown during the Electric Light Parade and will be judged by a panel of City Officials. A commemorative plaque will be given to the organization who wins the annual competition! All organizations, businesses and community groups are welcome! Additional Information: All floats must have a minimum of 2000 lights to qualify and must have a holiday theme. Registration forms and rules and regulations available online or at the Novi Parks office. All participants must be registered by Friday Nov 28. All registrants will be notified of parade staging information after registration. For additional information contact Derek Smith at 248-347-0400 or via email.

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Main and Market Street

2nd Annual Kids Jingle Bell Jog

Dash into some fun before the annual tree lighting and electric light parade! Each age group will run a different distance: 5 to 6 year olds - 100 yard dash, 7 to 8 year olds - 1/4 mile and 9 to 10 year olds - 1/2 mile. This event is meant to be a fun race to get hearts and spirits soaring into the holidays. Each participant will receive a finisher ribbon, t-shirt and refreshments. Additional Information: Fun Run check in will begin at 5:15pm, white tent at West end of Main Street. Check in and on site registration will close at 6pm. The youngest age group will begin at 6:15pm with the other races immediately following. T-shirt is guaranteed for those registered by Nov 28.

Price: Online $10 / Office $15 (t-shirt guaranteed)
          Onsite / Day of Registration $15
Location: Main Street Novi
Registration: Ends: Pre-Registration ends Nov 28

NEW – Holiday Tree Silent Auction

Local organizations and businesses are being challenged to decorate holiday trees for the first annual Ringing in the Holidays Tree Silent Auction! Trees will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Novi Parks Foundation for youth scholarships. All trees will be displayed downtown during Ringing in the Holidays. Bidding will end at 8:30pm. For additional information contact Derek Smith at 248-347-0400 or via email.

Price: Free Community Event
Location: Main and Market Street

Neighborhood Academy

The Neighborhood Academy gives Novi citizens an opportunity to educate themselves about issues that may by of concern to themselves or their families. Led by City and Community members, each class offers a wealth of information about that topic Upcoming topics include Preventive Medicine in September, Fire Safety in October and Healthy Holidays in November. For more information, contact Cindy Uglow, Neighborhood and Small Business Manager at 248-347-0437 or cuglow@cityofnovi.org

Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No registration required
Location: Novi Civic Center Council Chambers

Coffee and Conversation

The City of Novi is hosting a Small Business Coffee and Conversation series. This bi-monthly seminar features guest speakers who are experts in the fields most important to the business community. Upcoming sessions will feature Michigan’s Small Business Tax in September and Frivolous Lawsuits in November. For more information contact Cindy Uglow, Neighborhood and Small Business Manager, at 248-349-0437, cuglow@cityofnovi.org.

Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No registration required
Location: Novi Civic Center Council Chambers

Tour Novi

If you are a new resident or would like to learn more about the City of Novi, we are initiating an opportunity for citizens to take a tour of our community. Running roughly 90 minutes, Tour Novi will include a bus tour of City facilities such as Lakeshore Park, the Fire Stations, the Novi Civic Center, as well as some commercial and industrial highlights. If you would like more information or to make a reservation, contact the Community Relations Office at 248-735-5628.

Price: No Charge
Registration Begins: Ongoing
Location: Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Sept. 29

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