Weekend Planner: 'Gnomeo & Juliet,' Festival of Chariots, Garden Open House and More

There's plenty to do this weekend in and around Novi! Check out these ideas, and remember to share any of your summer photos in our .

• Where:
  
• When: Friday at 8:30 p.m.
  
• Pricing: Free
• Why Go: Bring your own chair or blanket to watch Gnomeo & Juliet on the big screen.
• Related Info: for upcoming Sizzling Summer Art Series events in Novi.

• Where: Downtown Northville
  
• When: Friday 7 p.m.
  
• Pricing: Free
• Why Go: Bring your chair and listen to Lady Sunshine play the blues.

Summer Story Time

• Where:
• When: Saturday 11 a.m.
• Pricing: Free
• Why Go: Preschooler-aged children are invited for a Super Summer Story Time with stories, songs, and maybe even a craft. 

• Where:
• When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Pricing: Free
• Why Go: Garden volunteers are present to share information about the gardens, and workshops on various horticultural topics are conducted throughout the day.

• Where:
• When: Saturday 1-6 p.m.
• Pricing: Free
• Why Go: Catch the parade at 11 a.m., or stop by the festival later for free food, yoga, live music & dance, and childrens' activities.

Other events:

• showing at Saturday at 11 a.m.
• Downtown Farmington hosts the city's Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For more events this weekend, check out our events calendar.