​Downtown Northville Brings Oversized Games to Town Square

From IMJ Communications: For those who love a friendly game of Jenga, Corn Hole, Dominos or Connect 4 and enjoying the outdoors during Michigan summers, Downtown Northville has an opportunity to combine both. From now until the end of the summer, oversized games will be available in Town Square (on Main Street across from the clock) for visitors to play while in the downtown.

Sponsored by the Northville Downtown Development Authority and created by The Village Workshop, game lovers visiting Downtown Northville can enjoy playing Jenga, Corn Hole, Dominos, or Connect 4 with friends and family. There is no cost or registration required to play the games. The games will be set up daily from 7 am-9 pm. Five volunteers, including one staff member from The Village Workshop created the four oversized games. It a little over two weeks to create the 28 Domino tiles (11.5” x 5.5” each) and 54 Jenga bars (10” x 3.5” each). The Connect 4 game measures 50” x 50” while the Corn Hole game measures 24” x 48.”

“The oversized games were created to provide a fun family activity in Town Square and give residents and visitors another reason to visit Town Square,” said Lori Ward, Northville Downtown Development Authority Director. “It is also a creative way to showcase the capabilities of The Village Workshop and the opportunities available for artisans and creatives at the makerspace,” added Ward.

Town Square serves as a central gathering space in Downtown Northville hosting concerts on Friday nights, and kids concerts on Tuesdaymornings in the summer and a number of other events throughout the year. The open-air patio is beautifully landscaped and equipped for concerts with a music system and stage. The area also has WiFi so everyone visiting can remain connected. Evening ambiance is created with overhead Tivoli lighting while heated pavers extend the life of the plaza into the winter.

For more information about The Village Workshop, visit www.thevillageworkshop.com Additional information on the games in Town Square and all Downtown Northville events, shops and restaurants can be found at www.downtownnorthville.com.

Photo courtesy of IMJ Communications