Find the best events for families this weekend in Ann Arbor with Arbor Annie’s Weekend Highlights for November 28-30. This article is updated each week with all the best things to this weekend near Ann Arbor. Are you looking for the best events during the week? Find them here.
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. But, now it is on to holiday events, shopping, & decorating. And of course The Game on Saturday.
Find The Best Things to Do Near You This Weekend
This weekend is the full switch from fall to the holiday season. I know we usually spend the weekend decorating at home. The weather should be seasonally appropriate for a trip to the Christmas Tree Farm (although a bit chilly for hanging outdoor lights).
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November 28-30, & Saturdays/Sundays until Christmas
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Of course in the middle of the weekend is the UM vs OSU game – at home this year. Get ready for the game with Blue Friday at the Michigan Theater. And in participating in any activities on Saturday, remember to take game day traffic into account. Do you have game tickets? Hide and Seek Play Boutique is offering Parent’s “Night” Out Game Day Edition.
Friday is the big shopping day. As always, it wraps up with Sing Along White Christmas at the Michigan Theater. Michigan Theater also kicks off the Holiday Movie Classics Series on Sunday with A Christmas Story. Their annual Warner Bros Cartoons moves from Friday to Sunday this year.
Saturday is Small Business Saturday and includes events like Pop on Main Street in Milan, Christmas Kringle Market and Light up the Park Pinckney, Yspi Artisans Holiday Market, and Small Business Saturday Vendor Show. Plus, don’t miss all the wonderful small businesses running in store specials.
Sunday, enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
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November 30, December 7 & December 14
Santa Claus himself will be on hand to hear wishes, pose for photos, and spread joy in a beautifully festive setting.
Or, start Sunday morning with the Leftovers Run at Hudson Mills (weather pending). The weather may be better for some Sunday morning sledding than a run.
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And check out the Gemily Concert at The Ark on Sunday (as is tradition).
With a wintry weekend in the forecast, check out one of them many light shows. Any snow will make them more magical!
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Now Playing
Wicked: For Good opened last weekend and is still a big presence at the theater. Zootopia 2 opened right before Thanksgiving.
- Zootopia 2 – PG
- Wicked: For Good – PG
- Rental Family -PG-13
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – PG-13
- Predator: Badlands – 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 […]
Where to Watch Christmas Movies in Ann Arbor
There are a number of places to see Christmas Movies in Ann Arbor throughout the holiday season. What is your favorite Holiday Movie? I love Miracle on 34th Street. My husband’s favorite is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – he puts it on every year while wrapping presents. When she was younger, my daughter really enjoyed Home Alone. […]
Upcoming Movies
Check out the list of movies coming soon for kids, teens, and families.
- December 19 – Avatar: Fire and Ash – PG-13
- December 19 – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
- December 25 – Anaconda – PG-13
Find Best Family Events This Weekend Near Ann Arbor
Check out all these events near you this weekend!
Friday Highlights
💙 10:00am-1:00pm Invertebrate Friday at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
💙 12:00pm-4:00pm Blue Friday at the Michigan Theater at Michigan Theater
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Fabric Stickers and Tape at Pittsfield Branch Library
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Intro to Soldering Make & Take at Maker Works
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Mermaid Sparkle Wands at Traverwood Branch of AADL
💙 4:00pm-7:00pm Movie Night at the Library: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 5:00pm-8:00pm Parents Night out at We Rock the Spectrum
💙 7:00pm Sing Along White Christmas at Michigan Theater
Saturday Highlights
💙 10:00am-3:00pm Christmas Kringle Market at Main Street Pinckney
💙 10:00am-12:00pm Crafty Chaos at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
💙 10:00am-5:00pm Hillside Christmas Tree Farm at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
💙 10:00am-3:45pm Santa Train at Clinton United Methodist Church
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Yspi Artisans Holiday Market at Ypsilanti Freighthouse
💙 10:30am-3:00pm Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Chinese Storytime at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Drop-In Makerspace at Dexter District Library
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Mini Paper Dragon Puppets at Westgate Branch of AADL
💙 11:00am-2:30pm Parent's "Night" Out Game Day Edition at Hide and Seek Play Boutique
💙 11:00am-2:00pm Small Business Saturday Vendor Show at Yours Truly Event Venue
💙 12:00pm-3:00pm Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center
💙 12:00pm-3:00pm Critters Up Close at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
💙 12:00pm-1:00pm Wee-Write at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Children’s Books Author’s Event at Brewed Awakenings
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Crafty Chaos at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Fabric Collage: Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse
💙 4:30pm-7:30pm Light up the Park Pinckney at Pinckney Farmers Market
💙 5:00pm-7:15pm Movie Night at the Library: Castle in the Sky at Pittsfield Branch Library
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm Winter Simmer Pots at Malletts Creek Branch Library
Sunday Highlights
💙 10:00am-1:00pm Breakfast with Santa at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
💙 10:00am-5:00pm Hillside Christmas Tree Farm at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Yspi Artisans Holiday Market at Ypsilanti Freighthouse
💙 11:00am-3:00pm South Lyon Kiwanis Club Tree Sale & Pictures with Santa at McHattie Park
💙 11:00am Warner Bros Cartoons at Michigan Theater
💙 10:00am-3:45pm Santa Train at Clinton United Methodist Church
💙 12:00pm-3:00pm Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center
💙 1:00pm-3:00pm Chesstastic at Traverwood Branch of AADL
💙 1:00pm Gemily Concert at The Ark
💙 1:30pm A Christmas Story - Holiday Classic Film Series at Michigan Theater
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Collage Making at Westgate Branch of AADL
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Drag Bingo with Jadein Black at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 3:00pm-4:00pm DIY Stamps at Malletts Creek Branch Library
💙 3:00pm-4:00pm Music Across Borders: Ugandan Folk Rhythms with Samuel Nalangira at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 3:00pm-5:00pm Queer Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse
💙 4:00pm Jingle All the Way - Béla Fleck & the Flecktones at Hill Auditorium
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm Color Changing Potion Bottles at Downtown Branch of AADL
Looking Forward to Next Week
This week, check out PJs & Stories with Santa at the Saline Rec Center with two sessions on both Tuesday and Thursday.
Rockin’ for the Hungry starts on Tuesday at Kroger on Maple.
Make dinner easy on Tuesday with Flippin’ Out for Student Builders Pancake Dinner at Pioneer.
School information sessions are back this week with Skyline High School Information Night on Tuesday, Community High School Information Session on Wednesday, Daycroft School Toddler & Primary Open House on Tuesday and Daycroft School Elementary Open House on Thursday.
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Thursday holiday theater kicks off with Saline Area Player’s A Seussified Christmas Carol and the start of Disney’s Frozen by Encore Musical Theatre.
Monday Highlights
💙 6:30pm-7:45pm Film Screening | Did You Guys Eat?/¿Ya comieron? at Downtown Branch of AADL
Tuesday Highlights
💙 8:45am-9:45am Daycroft School Toddler & Primary Open House at Daycroft School
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Drop-In Preschool Makerspace at Dexter District Library
💙 4:30pm-5:30pm LEGO Club at Dexter District Library
💙 5:00pm Christmas Tales with Santa & Mrs Claus at Cabela’s
💙 5:00pm-7:30pm Flippin' Out for Student Builders Pancake Dinner at Pioneer High School
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 5:00pm-8:00pm Skyline High School Information Night at Skyline High School
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 8:00pm The Empty Pockets at The Ark
Wednesday Highlights
💙 10:00am-11:00am Toddler Time: Stories & Snowflakes at Ann Arbor Senior Center
💙 5:00pm-7:00pm Riso Lab: 2026 Calendar at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Folk Song Jam Along at Westgate Branch of AADL
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Handmade Felt Food: Apples at Traverwood Branch of AADL
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm Chess Club at Dexter District Library
💙 7:00pm-8:30pm Community High School Information Session at Community High School
💙 8:00pm The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah! at The Ark
Thursday Highlights
💙 8:30am-9:30am Daycroft School Elementary Open House at Daycroft School
💙 10:00am-11:30am Tot & Preschool Playgroup at Saline Rec Center
💙 10:30am-11:30am Korean Storytime at Malletts Creek Branch Library
💙 10:30am-11:30am Little Paws Storytime at Humane Society of Huron Valley
💙 11:00am-10:00pm Dine to Donate - Ypsi District Library at Aubree’s Ypsilanti Township
💙 4:00pm-6:00pm Drop-In Collage at SCRAP Creative Reuse
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 5:30pm-6:30pm EMU STEM Electrical Circuits at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
💙 5:30pm-7:30pm Introductory Woodcarving Lab: Evergreen Trees at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 5:30pm-7:00pm Intuitive Art: Acrylic Paint at Malletts Creek Branch Library
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm Author Event | Jarrett Melendez: Persona: The Official Cookbook at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 6:30pm-10:00pm Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 7:00pm A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Well Church
💙 7:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
Looking Forward to Next Weekend
Next weekend starts off with KindleFest & Midnight Madness. While downtown for the event, check out Machines Making Music? at AADL or drop the kids off at Parents’ Night out with local Girl Scout Troops or Parents’ Night Out – Holiday Edition with Panda Programs.
Friday night you can also check out Chelsea Tree Lighting or Light Up Dexter. While in Dexter, there is Cookie Decorating Party.
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Then, Saturday night is a very popular night for light parades. Or get an early start on Friday with Tecumseh Christmas Parade.
Check out All these Christmas Light Parades near Ann Arbor
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It’s a big week for holiday shows. With Saline Area Players A Seussified Christmas Carol and Theatre Nova’s DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto, Handel’s Messiah by UMS at Hill, Dancer’s Edge Nutcracker Remix, and Carols & Croissants: A Morning of Holiday Harmonies & Tasty Delights. And even the casual Tuba Christmas at the Farmers Market.
There are plenty of options to meet Santa this weekend with Cocoa with Claus, for a Cause, Santa Saturday, Holiday Fun at Maybury Farm, Meet Santa at MilkShake Factory, Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stone Chalet, Breakfast with Santa at Eagle Crest Marriott, The Orchard Winter Gathering at Alber Orchards, Santa at Domino Petting Farm and so many more.
Saturday take a break from the holidays and head to the AADL warehouse for WAPUR High School Robotics Competition and watch local high school teams compete for a can of beans.
In non-holiday shows, check out the many options to see Matilda Jr by PYTMI. Or, catch Tonight We Swing Concert by several AAPS high school jazz bands on Friday night.
Plan a parent/child date night at the Winter Wonderland Dance.
Friday, December 5
💙 9:00am-2:00pm Winter Craft & Play at Hide and Seek Play Boutique
💙 10:00am-1:00pm Invertebrate Friday at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Beatmaking in Fruity Loops and Logic at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Sensory Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Fairy Tale Friday at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 3:00pm-4:00pm Chow Time at the Farm at Kensington Metropark Farm Center
💙 4:30pm-6:30pm Family Fridays: Gingerbread Houses at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 5:00pm-6:30pm Chelsea Tree Lighting at Pierce Park
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm Glow in the Dark Magic Wands at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm KindleFest & Midnight Madness at Kerrytown Market & Shops
💙 5:00pm-9:00pm Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar at Ypsilanti Freighthouse
💙 5:00pm-9:30pm Parents' Night out at Zion Lutheran Church
💙 5:00pm-9:00pm Parents' Night Out - Holiday Edition at First United Methodist Church
💙 5:30pm-6:30pm Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
💙 5:30pm-8:00pm Light Up Dexter at Monument Park
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Machines Making Music? at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 6:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 6:00pm-8:00pm Winter Wonderland Dance at Pittsfield Township Community Center
💙 6:30pm-10:00pm Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
💙 6:45pm-9:00pm Cookie Decorating Party at Chelsea ATA Martial Arts
💙 7:00pm A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Well Church
💙 7:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
💙 7:00pm Tecumseh Christmas Parade at Downtown Tecumseh
💙 7:00pm Tonight We Swing Concert at Huron High School
💙 7:30pm DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto at Theatre Nova
💙 8:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 9:30pm Love Actually at Michigan Theater
Saturday, December 6
💙 9:00am-3:00pm Chelsea Hometown Holiday Craft Show & Bake Sale at First Congregational Church
💙 9:00am-3:00pm Christmas in the Village Craft Shows at Downtown Manchester
💙 9:00am-12:00pm Cocoa with Claus, for a Cause at Schell Family Farm
💙 9:00am-5:00pm Paddle Carving Canoe OR Kayak at Saline Rec Center
💙 9:00am-12:00pm Santa Saturday at Encore Musical Theatre
💙 10:00am-12:00pm A2AC PlayLab: Printmaking at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Christmas on the Farm at Waterloo Farm Museum
💙 10:00am-2:00pm Faithview Village Christmas at Faithview Christmas
💙 10:00am-5:00pm Hillside Christmas Tree Farm at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Holiday Fun at Maybury Farm at Maybury Farm
💙 10:00am-3:45pm Santa Train at Clinton United Methodist Church
💙 10:00am-12:00pm Snacks with Santa at Lake Erie Metropark
💙 10:30am-12:30pm Dungeons & Dragons Drop in for Teens at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
💙 11:00am Carols & Croissants: A Morning of Holiday Harmonies & Tasty Delights at Kerrytown Concert House
💙 11:00am-1:00pm Clay Workshop: Snow People at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Sensory Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 12:00pm-6:00pm Cocoa Crawl at Downtown Saline
💙 12:00pm-2:00pm Drop-in Euchre Open Play at Westgate Branch of AADL
💙 12:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 12:00pm-1:00pm Wee-Write at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 1:00pm-3:00pm A2AC PlayLab: Printmaking at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 1:00pm-9:00pm Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar at Ypsilanti Freighthouse
💙 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday Ornament Painting at Michaels
💙 1:00pm-3:00pm Snacks with Santa at Lake Erie Metropark
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Tracks on the Trails at Mary Beth Doyle Park
💙 2:00pm A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Well Church
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Card Making - Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Clay Workshop: Snow People at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Diorama-rama at Traverwood Branch of AADL
💙 2:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
💙 2:00pm-3:30pm HEXBUG Adventures at Malletts Creek Branch Library
💙 2:00pm Holidays from the Heart at Manchester High School
💙 2:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 2:00pm-5:00pm Meet Santa at MilkShake Factory
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Soft Pretzel Make and Bake at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 2:00pm-5:00pm WAPUR High School Robotics Competition at Parkland Plaza AADL Warehouse
💙 3:00pm-7:00pm AADL Welcomes | 50th Anniversary of the Lao Diaspora: Past, Present, and Future at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 3:00pm DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto at Theatre Nova
💙 3:00pm-7:30pm Visit Santa at Manchester Mill
💙 4:00pm-6:00pm Holiday Hustle at Monument Park
💙 5:30pm Manchester Christmas Parade &Tree Lighting at Downtown Manchester
💙 5:30pm-6:00pm Saline Merry Mile at Downtown Saline
💙 5:30pm Winterfest Light Parade & Fireworks at Downtown Belleville
💙 6:00pm-6:30pm Chelsea Lights Parade at Downtown Chelsea
💙 6:00pm Dancer's Edge Nutcracker Remix at Jane Tasch Theater
💙 6:00pm-6:30pm Dexter Light Parade at Monument Park
💙 6:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Saline's Annual Holiday Parade at Downtown Saline
💙 6:30pm-7:00pm Christmas in Ida Fireworks at Downtown Ida
💙 6:30pm-10:00pm Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
💙 7:00pm-9:00pm Christmas in Ida Parade at Downtown Ida
💙 7:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
💙 7:30pm DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto at Theatre Nova
💙 7:30pm Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium
💙 8:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
Sunday, December 7
💙 9:00am-12:15pm Jingle the Elf Meet & Greet at Hide and Seek Play Boutique
💙 10:00am-11:00am Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stone Chalet Events
💙 10:00am-11:30am Caring Santa at Briarwood Mall
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Christmas on the Farm at Waterloo Farm Museum
💙 10:00am-5:00pm Hillside Christmas Tree Farm at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Holiday Fun at Maybury Farm at Maybury Farm
💙 10:00am-4:00pm Homegrown at the Cobblestone Farm & Country Christmas at Cobblestone Farm
💙 10:00am-2:00pm Santa at Alpha Koney Island at Alpha Koney Island
💙 10:30am-12:30pm Jewish Story Time at The AADL at Pittsfield Branch Library
💙 11:00am-1:00pm Visit with the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stone Chalet Events
💙 11:30am-3:00pm Santa at Domino Petting Farm at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms
💙 10:00am-3:45pm Santa Train at Clinton United Methodist Church
💙 12:00pm Dancer's Edge Nutcracker Remix at Jane Tasch Theater
💙 12:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 12:00pm-6:00pm The Orchard Winter Gathering at Alber’s Orchard
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Low Waste Bird Feeders at Traverwood Branch of AADL
💙 1:00pm-2:30pm Native American Dance and Cultural Program with Reg Pettibone at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 1:30pm The Muppet Christmas Carol - Holiday Classic Film Series at Michigan Theater
💙 2:00pm A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Well Church
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Author Event | Arabic Folktales for Children: Timeless Stories to Share in English and Arabic with Hadil Ghoneim at Malletts Creek Branch Library
💙 2:00pm-3:30pm Community High School Information Session at Community High School
💙 2:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
💙 2:00pm DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto at Theatre Nova
💙 2:00pm Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium
💙 2:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Natural History of the Holidays at Lake Erie Metropark
💙 2:00pm-3:30pm Paul Keller’s Annual Jolly Jazz Holiday Celebration at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday MakeBreak: Gnome Jars at Michaels
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Tuba Christmas at Ann Arbor Farmers Market
💙 2:00pm-4:00pm Visit with the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stone Chalet Events
💙 3:00pm Chelsea Chamber Players Annual Hometown Holiday Concert at St Joseph Church
💙 6:30pm-10:00pm Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
💙 7:00pm Chelsea Chamber Players Annual Hometown Holiday Concert at Chelsea First United Methodist Church
💙 7:30pm Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home For The Holidays at The Ark
All Weekend Family Events Near Me
All of the family-friendly events near Ann Arbor this weekend are included below:
Friday, November 28
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | November 28, 2025 10:00am-5:00pm | Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 💙 | November 28, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm | Invertebrate Friday at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
November 28, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm | Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan | |
| 🆓 | November 28, 2025 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 28, 2025 12:00pm-4:00pm | Blue Friday at the Michigan Theater at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | November 28, 2025 12:00pm | Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 28, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm | Fabric Stickers and Tape at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 28, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm | Intro to Soldering Make & Take at Maker Works, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 28, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm | Mermaid Sparkle Wands at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
November 28, 2025 1:00pm-2:30pm | Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI | |
| 🆓 | November 28, 2025 1:00pm-1:30pm | Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 28, 2025 4:00pm-7:00pm | Movie Night at the Library: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | November 28, 2025 4:00pm-6:00pm | Riot Youth at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | November 28, 2025 4:00pm-6:00pm | Youth Owned Record Label at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 28, 2025 5:00pm-8:00pm | Parents Night out at We Rock the Spectrum, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | November 28, 2025 7:00pm | Sing Along White Christmas at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
Saturday, November 29
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | November 29, 2025 7:00am-3:00pm | Ann Arbor Farmers Market at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 8:00am-3:00pm | Pop on Main Street at Downtown Milan, Milan Michigan |
| 🆓 | November 29, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm | White Lotus Farms Farmers Market at White Lotus Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 10:00am-3:00pm | Christmas Kringle Market at Main Street Pinckney, PInckney Michigan |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm | Crafty Chaos at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 10:00am-5:00pm | Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 💙🎟 | November 29, 2025 10:00am-3:45pm | Santa Train at Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 10:00am-4:00pm | Yspi Artisans Holiday Market at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | November 29, 2025 10:30am | Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 29, 2025 10:30am-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 11:00am-12:00pm | Chinese Storytime at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 11:00am-12:00pm | Drop-In Makerspace at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 11:00am-12:00pm | Mini Paper Dragon Puppets at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 29, 2025 11:00am-2:30pm | Parent's "Night" Out Game Day Edition at Hide and Seek Play Boutique, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 11:00am-2:00pm | Small Business Saturday Vendor Show at Yours Truly Event Venue, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm | Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm | Critters Up Close at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm | Wee-Write at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
November 29, 2025 1:00pm-2:30pm | Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI | |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm | Children’s Books Author’s Event at Brewed Awakenings, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | November 29, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm | Crafty Chaos at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟$ | November 29, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm | Fabric Collage: Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | November 29, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm | Intergenerational Chess Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 4:30pm-7:30pm | Light up the Park Pinckney at Pinckney Farmers Market, Pinckney Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 5:00pm-7:15pm | Movie Night at the Library: Castle in the Sky at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 29, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm | Winter Simmer Pots at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, November 30
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2025 9:30am | Leftovers Run at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm | Breakfast with Santa
at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti Michigan Indulge in a bountiful spread of gourmet breakfast favorites, seasonal pastries, savory dishes, and specialty holiday beverages. Santa Claus himself will be on hand to hear wishes, pose for photos, and spread joy in a beautifully festive setting. Surrounded by twinkling décor and warm holiday charm, this special morning promises...Read More |
| 💙 | November 30, 2025 10:00am-5:00pm | Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 10:00am-4:00pm | Yspi Artisans Holiday Market at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 11:00am-3:00pm | South Lyon Kiwanis Club Tree Sale & Pictures with Santa at McHattie Park, South Lyon Michigan |
| 🆓 | November 30, 2025 11:00am-4:00pm | Sunday Artisan Market at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2025 11:00am | Warner Bros Cartoons at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2025 10:00am-3:45pm | Santa Train at Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton Michigan |
| 💙 | November 30, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm | Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 1:00pm-3:00pm | Chesstastic at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | November 30, 2025 1:00pm | Gemily Concert at The Ark, Ann Arbor Michigan |
November 30, 2025 1:00pm-2:30pm | Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI | |
| 💙🆓🎟 | November 30, 2025 1:30pm | A Christmas Story - Holiday Classic Film Series at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm | Collage Making at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm | Drag Bingo with Jadein Black at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm | DIY Stamps at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm | Music Across Borders: Ugandan Folk Rhythms with Samuel Nalangira at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm | Queer Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2025 4:00pm | Jingle All the Way - Béla Fleck & the Flecktones at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | November 30, 2025 5:00pm-6:00pm | Color Changing Potion Bottles at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
