City notices
Checked Sep 17, 2026, 9:44 pm Eastern
- Sign the pink car
- Villa Barr Artist-in-Residence
- Now Hiring!
- Now You Novi - Episode 135
- Matter of Balance - Aug 25-Oct 20
- Perennial Exchange - Sep 19
- National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Novi, Michigan
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Library events
Checked Sep 17, 2026, 9:44 pm Eastern
- Library Open HouseSunday, September 20, 2026 @ 2:00pm - Lobby @ Novi Public Library
- Strange Lands Book ClubThursday, September 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm - 2nd Floor Meeting Room @ Novi Public Library
- NHC Event: Forward Down the Field, Detroit Lions 1934-1958Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm - West Meeting Room @ Novi Public Library
- Inquiring Minds-Non-Fiction Book ClubThursday, October 8, 2026 @ 12:30pm - Off Site
- Attic to Archive: Document Donation DaySaturday, October 10, 2026 @ 10:30am - Local History Room @ Novi Public Library
- NHC Event: Secret Michigan, A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful & ObscureTuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm - Whole Meeting Room @ Novi Public Library
- NO-VI Chess ClubThursday, October 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm - Whole Meeting Room @ Novi Public Library
- Strange Lands Book ClubThursday, October 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm - 2nd Floor Meeting Room @ Novi Public Library
School district news
Checked Sep 17, 2026, 9:44 pm Eastern
- Novi High named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll
- Two reasons to watch Olympic Ice Dancing
- Have you registered yet for Parent Camp?
- Students surpass Wish Week goal
- Thank you, voters!
High school sports
Official team information and schedules; confirm game changes with the school.
Checked Sep 17, 2026, 9:44 pm Eastern
Official source →Nearby college sports · OCC Owls
Checked Sep 17, 2026, 3:15 am Eastern
An update is delayed. These are the last successful results.
- Owls Drop Conference Opener to Mott
- Owls Fall in 2026 Home Opener
- Volleyball Starts the Year 2-0 after Weekend Trip to Indiana
- Softball Concludes 2026 Season at Great Lakes District Championship
- Softball Concludes Conference Season; Look ahead to Great Lakes Championship
- Softball Splits with Lansing; Win Game 1 on Walk-Off Grand Slam by Hill
- Owls Sweep the Ocelots on Sophomore Day
- Softball Drops a Pair at Home to the Bears
School districts may serve several communities. OCC coverage is nearby regional college athletics. The original local articles below are maintained separately.
Schools and community events
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Novi Community School District
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Novi library calendar
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History
How Novi became a city in 1969
Cityhood took several attempts, neighborhood conversations and a new charter.
Fun facts
Explore Novi through its history maps
Historic landmarks and MotorCities markers offer another way to get to know town.
Library
September at Novi Public Library
An open house, a book discussion and a look at the early Detroit Lions are on the calendar.
Library
Make something at the library’s iCube
Novi’s makerspace combines creative equipment with help getting started.
Schools
Novi families: put these October dates on the calendar
Grade-specific days off and the fall break deserve a second look.
High school sports
Following Novi’s fall high-school teams
Football is one part of a busy season for Wildcat athletes.
Adult learning
Adult English classes at Novi’s ROAR Center
The Gardenbrook Road center welcomes eligible adult learners, including nonresidents.
Nearby college sports
Nearby college sports: the OCC Owls’ fall season
Cross-country, golf and volleyball offer a regional college-sports connection.
Original community articles and guides, with sources in every article. Dated stories reflect the information available when checked; confirm event details with the organizer. School coverage includes districts serving the area.
Plan your week
Novi weather
National Weather Service forecast · Updated Sep 17, 2026, 9:35 pm EDT
Tonight
58°FPartly Cloudy
Wind 8 mph NNEFriday
73°FMostly Sunny
Wind 9 mph NNEFriday Night
57°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 6 to 10 mph NESaturday
66°FRain Showers
Wind 6 to 9 mph ESaturday Night
58°FShowers And Thunderstorms
Wind 9 mph ENESunday
66°FShowers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind 8 to 12 mph NESunday Night
54°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 13 mph NEMonday
62°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 15 mph NEMonday Night
51°FSlight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 15 mph NETuesday
62°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 16 mph NETuesday Night
54°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 15 mph ENEWednesday
65°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 12 to 15 mph ENEWednesday Night
54°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wind 8 to 12 mph ENEThursday
66°FPartly Sunny
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Around the neighborhood
Explore Novi businesses
16 places to discover
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Food & Drink
Applebee’s Grill + Bar — Novi
Neighborhood grill on Grand River Avenue. Call the restaurant for current hours.
47900 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
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Bonefish Grill — Novi
Seafood restaurant on Eleven Mile Road. Call for current hours.
43304 Eleven Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375
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Chick-fil-A – Twelve Oaks
Chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads and sides at the Twelve Oaks location on Novi Road. Visit the official location page for current hours and…
27750 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377
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Chipotle Mexican Grill — Novi
Chipotle restaurant on Crescent Boulevard. Call for current hours.
43345 Crescent Boulevard, Novi, MI 48375
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Chuck E. Cheese – Novi
Pizza, arcade games and birthday celebrations for families. This Novi location also offers a trampoline zone for children under 56 inches tall. Photo:…
44275 Twelve Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Food & Drink
Diamond Jim Brady’s Bistro
A neighborhood bistro and bar offering lunch, dinner, cocktails and Michigan draft beer.
43271 Crescent Boulevard, Novi, MI 48375
Food & Drink
Famous Dave’s – Novi
Barbecue restaurant serving ribs, brisket, chicken, burgers and classic sides. Dine-in, takeout and catering options are available. Photo source: https://www.famousdavesdetroit.com/locations/novi.html
43350 Crescent Boulevard, Novi, MI 48375
Food & Drink
Guernsey Farms Dairy
Restaurant and ice cream destination on Novi Road, featuring homestyle meals, chicken, a bar and a scoop shop. Dine-in, carryout and catering options…
21300 Novi Rd, Northville, MI 48167
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Leo’s Coney Island — Novi
A Michigan coney restaurant on Grand River Avenue serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Call for current hours.
47830 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
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Maisano’s Italian Restaurant
A longtime Novi Italian restaurant centered on food, family and hospitality. Maisano’s offers Italian dining and special-event options for gatherings large and small.…
26139 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48375
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Playa Bowls — Novi
A local stop for fruit bowls, with catering options available. Call for current menu and ordering details.
47996 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI
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Shiro Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Shiro serves sushi and Japanese cuisine with Western influences inside Novi’s historic Rogers mansion. The distinctive setting, wine and cocktail selections make it…
43180 W Nine Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375
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The Cheesecake Factory — Twelve Oaks
Full-service restaurant at Twelve Oaks Mall. Call the restaurant for current hours.
27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
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The Grand Diner
A family-owned diner serving breakfast and lunch, with gluten-free options available.
48730 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
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The HUB Stadium Novi
Axe throwing, football bowling and ice curling meet a full kitchen and bar at The HUB Stadium Novi. Gather friends for games, food…
44325 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite H-160, Novi, MI 48377
Food & Drink
Toasted Oak Grill & Market
An American brasserie and market serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a focus on Michigan ingredients.
27790 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
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