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Annual Family Friendly Ann Arbor Events – Year at a Glance

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The Ann Arbor area hosts a number of great events every year. While these events have always been on our calendar, we’ve gathered dates for each event and our reviews from past years all in one place.

If you are planning a visit to Ann Arbor, these dates can help you plan the best time to visit. Or, if you’re local it can help you decide when you want to be home or away.

Ann Arbor January Events

January kicks off with Restaurant Week. We love exploring new restaurants and some old favorites during Restaurant Week. There’s also a

Ann Arbor February Events

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Ann Arbor March Events

Easter events move between March and April. Starting in 2018, spring break moved to the last week of March.

March Flight Plan with Arbor Annie - faded photo of Michigan theater & surrounding areas. circle insets connected by dotted lines representing the month's activities - boy reading in bookstore, kids celebrating St Patrick's Day, girl picking up Easter Eggs, maple sugar pails, slide on grass turf, kids at arcade

Soar into March with Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan

From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for March.March in Ann Arbor arrives with its trademark “mood swings”—a teaser of spring sunshine one day and a swirl of snow another with plenty of rain in between. This month is packed with reasons to celebrate, from the clever fun of MAR10 Day and the “infinite” del…

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Plan the Best Ann Arbor Easter - Little girl wearing bunny ears in front of a salmon colored background while easter eggs float in the air.

Plan the Best Easter with our Ann Arbor Easter Guide

There are plenty of options for Ann Arbor Easter fun. Throughout March and April there are several craft events and opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny. Most egg hunts are the Saturday before Easter, but some are the weekend before..From Easter Egg Hunts to Easter Crafts to Easter Brunches, there are many ways to celebrate Easter. Over the ye…

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Ann Arbor April Events

Top April events include FestiFools and the Michigan Spring Game. Of course there is also the Earth Day Festival.

FoolMoon & FestiFools - Photo from 2022 Festifools parade includes large woman puppet, and large bird puppet
Michigan Football Spring Game - photo taken from north-east corner seating. Stadium is half-full for the spring game. Scoreboard has closeup of player with several players on the field around the 35 yard line - some players in blue uniforms and some in maize
April Flight Plan with Arbor Annie - faded photo of Michigan theater & surrounding areas. circle insets connected by dotted lines representing the month's activities -festifool parade, family road trip, egg hunt, earth day, indoor play, child with goat

Glide into April with Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan

From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for April.April 1 may be April Fools Day, but Ann Arbor will be feeling Foolish until mid April with FoolMoon & FestiFools! Spring is here and that brings spring break and Easter to start the month. Finally, the month wraps up with Earth Month.Arbor Annie’s Flight…

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Ann Arbor May Events

In 2018, Huron River Day moved from July to May and is now on our must do list. Of course, we always make time for Free Comic Book Day.

May Flight Plan with Arbor Annie - faded photo of Michigan theater & surrounding areas. circle insets connected by dotted lines representing the month's activities -farmers markets, creek in park, umich cube, kids on stage, peony, kayaker waving

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 the full month. It will generally have less of a focus on even…

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Ann Arbor June Events

Summer is the best time in Ann Arbor! There are so many great events. We loves sampling local food at Taste of Ann Arbor. Hanging out at Top of the Park and the Jaycees Carnival. Also, note that many local fireworks are typically in June and not July.

Ann Arbor Airport Pancake Breakfast Exploring Planes
June Flight Plan with Arbor Annie - faded photo of Michigan theater & surrounding areas. circle insets connected by dotted lines representing the month's activities -library, Outdoor Concert, Carnivals, Juneteenth, outdoor pools, kayaking

Coast into June with Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan

From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for June. As June starts, I think we’re all running on fumes and coasting into summer.Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan is a new feature for 2026. Each month, it will give an overview of the full month. It will generally have less of a focus on events, and more on general activ…

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Ann Arbor July Events

July is a great month with the 4th of July parade, Michigan Celtic Festival, Rolling Sculpture Car Show, and of course Ann Arbor Art Fair.

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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations? We’ve got a list of all the fireworks and parades and other fun events for 4th of July near us.Ann Arbor 4th of July FireworksFirework shows near Ann Arbor typically happen before July 4th and not on July 4th itself. Make sure to plan ahead. For music and fireworks, check out Salute…

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Tips for Michigan Celtic Festival - Fencing Lesson in grass in front of a a tent

5 Tips for Visiting the 2026 Michigan Celtic Festival

The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition – that changed its name to the Michigan Celtic Festival in 2024. It is a celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic culture. In 2023 they moved from Saline’s Mill Pond Park to the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds and remain at the fairgrounds this year.Have you ever been to the Michigan Celtic…

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Ann Arbor August Events

Our favorite August events is the AADL LEGO Contest

AADL LEGO Contest - 2015 Medal Winner

Ann Arbor September Events

With UM football season, there are a few less events on September weekends. Be sure to check our Fall Guide for fall fun beyond the calendar like apple picking, cider mills, and corn mazes.

Of course, a UM game can be a great experience for a family.

Ann Arbor Fall Guide - kids in winter gear walk & hold fall leaves walk down a path through fall trees with yellow leaves

Guide to Ann Arbor Fall Fun

Ann Arbor is a great place in fall. Fall is a great time for our local farms – Apple Orchards/Cider Mills, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides & more Fall Farm Fun. Fall also brings UM Football and Halloween.

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Ann Arbor October Events

Ann Arbor loves Halloween! Our two favorite Halloween events are the Halloween Treat Parade and the Main Street Treat Parade. We always loved the UM Museum of Natural History Family Halloween Party, but that did not carry over when the museum moved.

Trick or Treat on the River - Pirates Handing Out Candy from a Boat
Ann Arbor Halloween Events - Main Street Treat Parade

Ann Arbor November Events

November is always a transition month between Halloween and Christmas events with a few Thanksgiving events like Turkey Trots. It is also a popular time for High School theater, and of course the end of the UM Football season.

Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Guide - Family at Thanksgiving table with girl holding Happy Thanksgiving sign

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Our Guide to Thanksgiving Ann Arbor 2025 will help you plan your Thanksgiving celebrations. From Thanksgiving Feasts to Turkey Trots to pre-Thanksgiving Events, Activities, and more.In preparation for Thanksgiving, I’ve assembled a list of Michigan Thanksgiving 2025 events near Ann Arbor. I’ve also got some activity and recipe ideas.Ann Ar…

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Ann Arbor December Events

Arbor Annie's Giant Guide to Christmas in Ann Arbor - kids holding presents & in santa hats plus Ann Arbor with Kids logo

Arbor Annie’s Guide to an Amazing Ann Arbor Christmas

Our Guide to Christmas Events in Ann Arbor has all the fun local activities to celebrate the holidays. Find the best activities for Ann Arbor holiday celebrations to keep you in the holiday spirit.Note: We update the Christmas Ann Arbor Guide throughout the season as we find new events. Check back through the season to find more fun Ann Arbor ho…

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