Calendar

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The Downtown Northville website lists Past Events - check them out.

Check out the winners of the 2007 4th of July Parade by clicking here!

July 4, 2008
Independence Day Parade

September 12, 2008
Victorian Parade

November 21, 2008
Hometown Holidays-Holiday Lighted Parade

Presented by the Northville Central Business Association and Northville Chamber of Commerce

May 1 – October 30, 2008
Farmers’ Market

A burst of brilliant color will open the Northville Farmers' Market on Thursday, May 1st. Over 100 stalls of fresh produce, annuals, perennials, native Michigan plants, heirloom tomatoes and flowering shrubs will be available for green thumb enthusiasts. Other finds are honey, bakery goods, fine juried crafters, garden art, jewelry, furniture, and home accessories. Organic produce is also available. All products are Michigan Made - Michigan Grown.

Don't miss our CHEFS AT THE MARKET series every 3rd Thursday at 8:30am, sponsored by Schoolcraft College. It features local chefs, fresh produce, free recipes, cooking demonstrations and samples. The 1st Thursday of each month at 8:30am Providence Park Hospital will feature a “Good for You” series, and talk about food, nutrition, and health tips. Different recipes will be featured each month.

Chefs at the Market Schedule

New for 2008 - Recycle your planting pots and flats at our new Pot-Recycling Station.

The Northville Farmers' Market is a member of the Michigan Farmers'Market Association (MIFMA) and is presented by the Northville Chamber of Commerce. It is sponsored by St. John's/Providence Hospital, Remerica Hometown One Real Estate -Patti Mullen, and Northville Downs.

May 28 - September 13, 2008
Walk Northville

We are so excited to be a part of Walk Michigan this year!  Walk Michigan is a chance for active Michiganders to enjoy their recreation and park facilities while also improving their health and physical fitness.  Join us as we explore Northville and stay healthy!  Click here for more information about Walk Northville.

June 8 - October 19, 2008
Sundays at Mill Race Village

Signs of Summer

It must be summer; Mill Race Village is open for the season!  To the uninitiated, the historic Village is a nineteenth-century jewel in Northville’s crown.  Seven buildings, ranging from approximately 1831 to the 1890’s, have carefully been moved from various parts of Northville to the scenic park land on Griswold Street; two more have been meticulously re-constructed with the aid of period photographs and plans.  A tenth structure, the 1850’s General Store, is being re-assembled in the Village, having been moved board-by-board from its original Main Street location.

Each Sunday afternoon, from mid-June to mid-October, the buildings are open for public viewing.  Costumed docents are on hand to inform visitors about the buildings, their contents, and about Northville’s past.  Many weekends, a working blacksmith demonstrates the craft, weavers and rug hookers ply their trades, and an occasional strolling musician may be found.  Special events are planned for July 4th and the Victorian Festival.

A visit to the Village is a delightful way to explore the past, take a pleasant stroll, and step back in time.  Mill Race Village is open to all, and there is no admission charge.  It’s located on Griswold, just east of downtown Northville, between Main Street and Eight Mile Road.  The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset; the buildings are open on Sunday afternoons from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

For more information, call The Northville Historical Society at 248-348-1845.

July 3, 2008
Ford Field Family Flick

Kick off your Independence Day celebration with us!  Your family will enjoy crafts, games, a family-friendly move (Surf's Up) and more!  Click here for more information about the Ford Field Family Flick.

July 4, 2008
Independence Day

City Hall closed.

July 4, 2008
Mill Race Village Independence Day Activities

Celebrate History!  It’s July 4th; the parade is over—but the festivities are only beginning.  Mill Race Village invites all to join in for a day of fun and history.  Beginning after the parade and running throughout the afternoon, a lineup of entertainers, vendors, activities and fun are offered, including:

The Village’s array of Nineteenth-Century buildings will be open, each manned by informed docents who can describe the structures and Northville’s past.  And visitors can check up on the progress of the re-construction of the 1850’s General Store building.

Mill Race Village is open to all, and there is no admission charge.  For more information, call The Northville Historical Society at 248-348-1845.

July 9, 2008
15th Annual Northville Garden Walk

Our 15th Annual Garden Walk showcases the exceptional efforts of dedicated gardeners in the Northville area.  Featuring many different styles and sizes of gardens, the walk has attractions for all.  As our primary fundraiser, the Country Garden Club works diligently to organize a varied and engaging experience.  From greeting visitors to decorating Cady Inn, all club members participate in making the day a success.

Special Attractions

• Cady Inn refreshments
• Garden market at Mill Race Village
• Raffle of donations from local businesses
• Plein Air painters (artists working outdoors) painting/exhibiting at the Art House of Northville
• Charming Downtown Northville shops and eateries

July 12, 2008
Rotary Club Lobster-fest

Lobster-fest 2008 diners will have their choice of     lobster tail or filet mignon.  Diners will occupy tables on the Main Street level of Northville Square.          Entertainment is by “En Passant” a duet that regular performs at LaDolce Vita restaurant in Detroit.  A silent auction will be held.  Cash bar available.

Northville Square owners and Rotary member Bob Buckhave and his wife Margene are once again     donating space for this event.

Tickets are $50 ($15 tax deductible) and are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Northville Library and Rotary Club members.

July 12-13 2008
Maybury State Park Family Campout

Nothing says "summer" like going camping!  Your family will enjoy a hike around the pond, a fishing program, crafts, campfire, s'mores and more. Click here for more information about the Family Campout

July 22, 2008
The Great Salem Train Wreck of 1907

Al Smitley loves history; he also loves baseball.  Combine the two, and you have a fascinating presentation about a major event in area history.  In “The Great Salem Train Wreck of 1907:  Joy & Despair in the Days of an all-Too-Common Tragedy,” Smitley describes how a train full of passengers, most expecting a delightful excursion, instead experienced a dreadful collision with a freight train, killing dozens.

Smitley is known to many as the serious-faced guy at The Northville District Library, and to others as the bare-footed “Toes” on the Northville Eclipse Vintage Base Ball Club.  With these varied interests, he has created a lively and informative program, illustrated with slides and spoken media quotes, read by members of the audience.  This was originally presented last year, the 100th anniversary of the collision; the program was so popular, dozens were turned away.  “It’s really good,” one attendee said.  “I feel like I have experienced a live Ken Burns documentary.”

This year’s reprise will be held at the church at Mill Race Village on the evening of July 22 at 7:00 p.m.  There is no admission charge, but donations to The Northville Historical Society are greatly appreciated.  Seating is limited, so those wishing to attend are prompted to reserve early.  For more information, or to make a reservation, call The Northville Historical Society at 248-348-1845.

Seating is limited, so attendees are advised to get their tickets early. For more information, guests can call 248-348-1845.

July 29, 2008
4th Annual Grub Crawl

Get your tickets early for the Northville Chamber 4th Annual Grub Crawl  Eleven restaurants will be participating for a fun night of free samples of appetizers and signature items along with cash bar specials.

The event has sold out for the past three years so stop by the Chamber Office, Gardenviews or Good Time party Store to purchase your tickets.  If buying for a group, please purchase ASAP at the Chamber office to guarantee that your large group is able to start off at the same location. 

Participating restaurants include:  Andiamo/Livonia, Brann’s Steakhouse & Grill, Chase Bar & Grill, Claddagh Irish Pub, Deadwood Bar and Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 5ive Restaurant, Genitti’s Hole-in-the-wall, Poole’s Tavern-Bak Bar, Uno Chicago Grill and Wine Sync.

Ticket Information:  Tickets ($40.00/person) and may be purchased at the Northville Chamber of Commerce, Gardenviews, and Good Time Party Store.  Ticket price includes free shuttle service (courtesy of Independence Village and Millennium Limousines), Bar-B-Q Apron and a drawing for a grill (courtesy of Home Depot).  Crawlers must be 21 years old or older. For more information, call the Northville Chamber of Commerce at 248-349-7640 or visit the Chamber's website by clicking here.

July 29, 2008
CPR Training

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July 30, 2008
First Aid Training

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August 1-2, 2008
Northville Sidewalk Sale

Presented by the Northville Central Business Association and Northville Chamber of Commerce

August 2, 2008 (rain date is August 3, 2008)
Fun in the Sky Kite Festival

Bring the family out to Northville and join us for the 1st Annual Fun from the Sky Kite Festival!  Learn how to fly kites of all different types and witness some of the world's largest show kites in flight.  Click here for more information about the Kite Festival.

August 9, 2008
Household Hazardous Waste Day

Click here for more information on Household Hazardous Waste Day.

August 16-17, 2008
Maybury State Park Family Campout

Nothing says "summer" like going camping!  Your family will enjoy a hike around the pond, a fishing program, crafts, campfire, s'mores and more.  Click here for more information about the Family Campout

August 26, 2008
CPR Training

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August 27, 2008
First Aid Training

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September – October 2008
Maybury Farm Corn Maze

September 1, 2008
Labor Day

City Hall closed.

September 4-5, 2008
Victorian Festival Clothing Sale

September 12-14, 2008
20th Annual Victorian Festival

September 13, 2008
Historical Home Tour

This year’s Home Tour includes four beautifully decorated homes and one business.  Profits are used to help women in education.

September 13-14
Northville Historical Society Victorian Festival Activities

For more information please contact the Northville Historical Society at 248-348-1845.

September 24, 2008
CPR Training

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September 27, 2008
Household Hazardous Waste Day

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September 30, 2008
First Aid Training

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October 2008
Color the Town

October 2008
Cemetery Walk

October 10-11, 2008
Oktoberfest

October 19, 2008
Pumpkin Walk

October 28, 2008
CPR Training

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October 29, 2008
First Aid Training

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November 7, 2008
Children’s Christmas Workshop Registration

November 21-22, 2008
Holiday Home Tour

November 22-23, 2008
Hometown Holidays 27th Annual Christmas Walk

November 23, 2008
Mill Race Village Christmas Walk

November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Day

City Hall closed November 27-28, 2008 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

December 2008
Girls’ Night Out

Presented by the Northville Central Business Association

December 2008
Guys’ Night Out

Presented by the Northville Central Business Association

December 6, 2008
Children’s Christmas Workshop

December 5, 2008
All A-Glow/Illumination for Education

December 5, 2008
Candlelight Walk

Presented by the Northville Central Business Association and Northville Chamber of Commerce

December 24-25, 2008
Christmas Eve/Day

City Hall closed December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday.

December 31, 2008
Northville Nite

December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009
New Year's Eve/Day

City Hall closed December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009 for the New Year's holiday.

(all take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 215 W. Main, unless otherwise specified)

Click here to see specific dates, listed in the Government section of our website.

Arts Commission
7:00pm, second Wednesday, Art House, 215 W. Cady

Beautification Commission
10:30am, first Mondays (April - October), City Hall, Lower Level Meeting Room

Board of Review
March, July, December

Board of Zoning Appeals
7:30pm, first Wednesday

City Council
7:30pm, first and third Mondays

Downtown Development Authority
8:00am, third Tuesday, City Hall, Lower Level Meeting Room

Historic District
7:00pm, third Wednesday

Housing Commission
3:00pm, second Wednesday, Allen Terrace, 401 High St.

Northville Area Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
1:00pm, third Thursday, Senior Community Center, 303 W. Main St.

Parks and Recreation Commission
7:00pm, second Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September and November at Northville Township Hall, 44405 W. Six Mile Road.

Planning Commission
7:30pm, first Tuesday

Youth Assistance
8:00am, second Tuesday, Northville Township Hall, 44405 W. Six Mile Road

May 30 - August 8, 2008
Friday Night Concerts

Spring is in the air and that means music will also soon be in the air when Northville’s Annual Summer Concert Series returns.  Sponsored by Main Street Bank this year’s Summer Concert Series will be held in Town Square (located on Main Street across from the Marquis Theatre) with performances beginning at 7:00pm every Friday evening.  The Northville Summer Concert Series is the perfect way to kick off the weekend with family and friends.  With bands performing everything from blues to swing and big band to a Jimmy Buffet tribute, the schedule features something that will appeal to every music lover’s ear.  Presented by the Northville Chamber of Commerce and Parks and Recreation Department – the following bands take the stage during the FREE Summer Concert Series:

2008 Schedule

Sponsored by: Independence Village, Varsity Automotive Group, Buckle Family Chiropractic, PLLC, Signature Audio, Edward Jones (David J. Boyd, Dan De Lano, Chris Willerer, Chris Boyd), and Tom Holzer Ford

Managed by: Northville Downtown Development Authority, Northville Parks & Recreation, Northville Chamber of Commerce

June 17 - August 5, 2008
Tunes on Tuesday Kids Concert

This is free program sponsored by the Northville Downtown Development Authority  and Northville Parks and Recreation.  Performances are held rain or shine!

2008 Schedule

July 4, 2008
First Friday Art Walk - WILL NOT BE HELD

The First Friday Art Walk will not be held on July 4.  Please visit the galleries on August 1 for the next Art Walk.

July 9 - August 2, 2008
Plein Air Exhibit

Click here for more information on the Plein Air Exhibit.

August 1, 2008
First Friday Art Walk

The first Friday of each month downtown Northville comes alive to celebrate the arts.  Northville's numerous art galleries and arts & crafts stores are open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Presented by the Northville Central Business Association.  For more information click here.

September 5, 2008
First Friday Art Walk

The first Friday of each month downtown Northville comes alive to celebrate the arts.  Northville's numerous art galleries and arts & crafts stores are open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Presented by the Northville Central Business Association.  For more information click here.

October 3, 2008
First Friday Art Walk

The first Friday of each month downtown Northville comes alive to celebrate the arts.  Northville's numerous art galleries and arts & crafts stores are open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Presented by the Northville Central Business Association.  For more information click here.

September 13-14, 2008
Art Market

October 3 - November 2, 2008
Vote For Me Exhibit
Artists Respond to the Presidential Election of 2008

Artists from Honoré Daumier to Pablo Picasso have commented through their art on the quest and use of power by politicians. The Northville Art House wants your take on the upcoming election. This show is designed to showcase a variety of perspectives in this all-media show.

Vote for Me Exhibit Call for Entries (deadline September 7, 2008)

October 4-10, 2008
Visual Arts Show & Sale

October 10-12, 2008
Handcrafters Craft Show

November 7, 2008
First Friday Art Walk

The first Friday of each month downtown Northville comes alive to celebrate the arts.  Northville's numerous art galleries and arts & crafts stores are open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Presented by the Northville Central Business Association.  For more information click here.

December 5, 2008
First Friday Art Walk

The first Friday of each month downtown Northville comes alive to celebrate the arts.  Northville's numerous art galleries and arts & crafts stores are open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Presented by the Northville Central Business Association.  For more information click here.

December 12-14, 2008
Handcrafters Craft Show

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