Are you wondering what to do this week in Ann Arbor with kids? Arbor Annie has you covered with her picks for the week! If you’re looking for Arbor Annie’s Weekend Highlights, find them here
This week is highlighted by lots of events for little ones, exploring the next level of education, and the start of weekend theater.
Arbor Annie’s Highlights of Children’s Events Near You This Week
This week AAPS has an adapted schedule for middle and high school students. High school students have an early release on Monday while 8th graders visit their high school. Then on Thursday, it is the middle schools with an early release while the 5th graders visit their middle school. (Elementary students have a normal week – except for 5th graders visiting the middle school).
2025-2026 Ann Arbor School Calendar: Now Official
Are you looking for the 2025-2026 Ann Arbor School calendar? Next year’s AAPS calendar has not been released yet. Calendars are typically released over the summer. But, that doesn’t mean we know nothing about the calendar! Winter and spring break schedules are available. And I’ve been predicting the Ann Arbor Public Schools calendar for several […]
Tuesday join Ann Arbor Parks for Spring Story Time: Salamanders. Wrap up Tuesday with Pajama Storytime at Saline District Library.
Wednesday is Toddler Move and Groove at Esch Park or Korean Storytime at AADL Traverwood. After school is My Turn: Sensory Friendly Hours at AAHOM. Wednesday evening kids can check out Banana Splits on a Budget at Saline District Library. Or catch Maize Mirchi Presents: Sa Re Ga Ma Pella at AADL-Downtown.
For high school students and families, check out the Ann Arbor/Saline College & Career Fair at Saline High School on Wednesday. It’s a great chance to start meeting with colleges or to explore career education and options.
Bring your little one to AADL-Downtown on Friday morning for Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Kinderconcerts.
Theater for next weekend starts on Thursday with Chicago – Teen Edition at Pioneer and Singin’ in the Rain at Dexter High School. Or join Washtenaw Community Concert Band for Classical Creations on Thursday night. Then on Friday, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella starts at Skyline.
Encore, Encore! Live Theater & Concerts for Ann Arbor Families
The Ann Arbor theatre scene is lively. Several groups produce Ann Arbor theater shows for kids and families – or starring them. I love taking my daughter to see live theater and concerts. The local productions are so much less expensive than the touring productions so we can see more performances. There are lots of […]
Friday night by sending the kids to MARIO Kart Live at Saline Rec Center. Or, head to First Fridays in Ypsilanti.
As you are out and about this weekend, expect extra crowds around University of Michigan. It is finals week and students will be moving out. And, graduation events will be starting later in the week before graduation on Saturday.
And be sure to check out Arbor Annie’s April Flight Plan for themed activity ideas for the month. Find out where you can visit with animals where to play indoors, and more.
Swoop into May with Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan
From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for May. Change is in the air this month as we start to shift into summer mode. And the Flight Plan reflects that. Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan is a new feature for 2026. Each month, it will give an overview of […]
Now Playing
This weekend brings a couple of new movies with Animal Farm (PG) and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13) starting showings on Thursday evening.
- Animal Farm – PG
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 – PG-13
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – PG
- Michael – PG-13
- Project Hail Mary – PG-13
Lights, Camera, Action: The Best Movie Theaters in Ann Arbor
There are several movie theaters near Ann Arbor that make for a fun outing year round. Seeing a movie is great for families, a date night (or afternoon), or teens with their friends. Check out all these cinemas near us. Best Movie Theaters in Ann Arbor Area Michigan Theater and State Theater are independent, non-profit […]
Upcoming Movies
Check out the list of movies coming soon for kids, teens, and families.
- May 8 – The Sheep Detectives – PG
- May 22 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
- June 5 – Masters of the Universe
- June 19 – Toy Story 5
- June 26 – Supergirl
- July 1 – Minions 3
- July 10 – Moana
- July 17 – The Odyssey
- July 31 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Kids Events Near Ann Arbor on Monday, April 27
💙 10:00am-11:00am Preschool Playtime at Saline District Library 🆓💙 10:00am-11:00am Preschool Playtime at Saline District Library 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm Make a Mini Library at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Sewing Lab | In-Seam Pockets at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
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Kids Events Near Ann Arbor on Tuesday, April 28
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm Graphic Novel Book Club: Grades 2-5 at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓💙 5:00pm-7:30pm Open Lab: Sewing Machines, Silhouette Cutters, Heat Press at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm Watercolor Greeting Cards at Pittsfield Branch Library 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:00pm Pajama Storytime at Saline District Library 🆓
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Kids Events Near Ann Arbor on Wednesday, April 29
💙 10:30am-11:30am Korean Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL 🆓💙 10:30am-11:30am Toddler Move and Groove at Esch Park 🆓
💙 3:00pm-5:00pm My Turn: Sensory Friendly Hours at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 🆓
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm Button Lab at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Ann Arbor/Saline College & Career Fair at Saline High School
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Culinary Historians | Sabores del Pasado: Exploring the Origins of Miami Cuban Restaurant Culture at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm Banana Splits on a Budget at Saline District Library 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm Maize Mirchi Presents: Sa Re Ga Ma Pella at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
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Kids Events Near Ann Arbor on Thursday, April 30
💙 10:30am-11:30am Little Paws Storytime at Humane Society of Huron Valley💙 6:30pm-8:00pm Childbirth Basics with Wrapped in Love at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior 🆓
💙 7:00pm Chicago - Teen Edition at Pioneer High School
💙 7:00pm Dexter Drama Club Singin' in the Rain at Dexter High School
💙 7:30pm-8:30pm Classical Creations - Washtenaw Community Concert Band at Morris Lawrence Building 🆓
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Kids Events Near Ann Arbor on Friday, May 1
💙 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓💙 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 11:00am-5:00pm Friends of YDL Book Sale at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 4:30pm-6:00pm Family Friday: Clay Fairy Doors at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm Family Fun Night at Robin Hills Farm
💙 5:30pm-6:45pm MARIO Kart Live at Saline Rec Center
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm KYLYN Festival Concert | Concert: All Things Shining at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm Spooky Lakes with Geo Rutherford at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 7:00pm Chicago - Teen Edition at Pioneer High School
💙 7:00pm Dexter Drama Club Singin' in the Rain at Dexter High School
💙 7:00pm Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at Skyline High School
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Find All the Ann Arbor Children’s Events
But, there are so many more great events in Ann Arbor that don’t make our highlights. Be sure to check out the full events calendar for the best events today and through the week.
