Arbor Annie’s Events for Kids This Weekend Near Ann Arbor

Find the best events for families this weekend in Ann Arbor with Arbor Annie’s Weekend Highlights for May 10-12. 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.

There are several signature Ann Arbor spring events this weekend – YPT’s Spring Musical, Picnic Pops and Huron River Day. Which will you be attending?

Weekend Sponsor: Camp Raanana

Summer is the most exciting time of year, so why not spend it at a place that has the most excitement? From archery to boating, overnights to sports, Camp Raanana is everything a camp should be and more.

Located on Cedar Lake on Chelsea, they offer a daily bus from the JCC in Ann Arbor

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Find The Best Things to Do Near You This Weekend

This week is a big theater week. Young People’s Theater. is performing Shrek the Musical. Their shows are always wonderful! Saline Area Players is performing Winnie the Pooh and Cirque Italia Water Circus is at Briarwood Mall.

The Best Live Performances Near Ann Arbor for 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 […]

Start Saturday morning at the Fire & Police Open House. Wrap the day up with Author Event | Chasten Buttigieg: Papa’s Coming Home at the Downtown Branch Of AADL. In the middle of the day, check out theater, crafts, and other fun events.

Head to Freeman Environmental Education Center for their Spring Festival organized by the AAPS Freeman Environmental Youth Council.

Plan a weekend date night with Cats and Kids at Tiny Lions on Friday and Minecraft Modding Night at Future Innovators Academy on Saturday.

Have A Great Date With These Parents Night Out Programs

Do you want to plan a date night without the hassle of finding a babysitter? These Ann Arbor Parents Night Out programs are the perfect answer. They offer a fun Kids Night Out near Ann Arbor while the parents can also have a kid-free date night. Find a Parents Night Out near you and start […]

Ann Arbor Date Nights: 55+ Creative Ideas for Every Style

From romantic strolls to enchanting dinner spots, this guide is your ticket to rediscovering the magic of an Ann Arbor date night. Say goodbye to the routine and hello to a world of delightful possibilities! Below is our curated list of Ann Arbor Date Night Ideas, organized by date style. Whether you’re looking for charming […]

Start Sunday with Baby and Toddler Gear Swap at AADL While you’re there, bring the kids to Dancing Babies with Momo Kajiwara.

Then head to Gallup Park for Huron River Day 2025.

Huron River Day 2025

The annual Ann Arbor Huron River Day Celebration is held by Ann Arbor Parks. It returns to Gallup park after a year at Island Park due to the bridge construction at Gallup Park last year. This is the 45th year of the Huron River Day celebration. Huron River Day is a day of celebrating our […]

Plan a picnic (lunch or dinner) at Pioneer for Picnic Pops

Picnic Pops

Picnic Pops:  Be part of a long tradition!  Come enjoy this city-wide ice cream social featuring music from AAPS bands from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline High Schools
and Clague, Forsythe, Scarlett, Slauson, Tappan, and Ann Arbor Open

The YMCA also has Healthy Kids Day at Camp Birkett and Firemans Park on Sunday.

This weekend Day Out with Thomas wraps up its 3 weeks at Greenfield Village.

Toot!Toot! Thomas the Train Is at Greenfield Village in May

Day Out with Thomas at Greenfield Village is great fun for kids who love Thomas the Train. The highlight of the day is a train ride pulled by Thomas.

With May here, Farmers Markets are in full swing.

Fresh Local Delights: Ann Arbor’s Top 9 Farmers Markets in 2025

When looking for an Ann Arbor Farmers Market, it is easy to stop with the Farmers Market in Kerrytown. But, there are several other farmers markets in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dexter, and surrounding townships. There are a couple schedule changes for 2025, so don’t just rely on your memory from last year. Check the schedule […]

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Events from our Sponsors

Future Innovators Academy Break Camps Days Off From School

Big Play Day June 21

Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade Friday, July 4

Pee Wee Olympics & Foam Party Sunday, July 20

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Now Playing

There are not many family-friendly new releases in theater currently. Many of the current films are R-rated.

• Thunderbolts* – PG-13
• A Minecraft Movie – PG

We saw the PG-13 Thunderbolts*. It was fairly typical comic book PG-13 for violence and maybe a bit of language. 

Both Cinemark and Emagine have Kiki’s Delivery Service as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2025. Emagine is also playing Labyrinth this weekend.

This weekend is the first sneak peek weekend at the Summer Drive-In.

Rev Up Your Summer: 9 Tips for USA Hockey Arena Drive-In

The USA Hockey Arena Drive-In returns for summer 2025! About the Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena There are 3 “theaters” in their parking lot each showing a different movie. Double Features return for the first time since 2019. The USA Hockey Drive-in is open Wednesday-Sunday in the summer starting June 6. They are open […]

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 23 – Lilo & Stitch
• May 30 – Karate Kid Legends
• June 13 – How to Train Your Dragon
• June 20 – Elio
• July 2 – Jurassic World: Rebirth
• July 11 – Superman
• July 18 – Smurfs
• July 25 – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
• August 8: Freakier Friday

Find Best Family Events This Weekend Near Ann Arbor

Check out all these events near you this weekend!

Friday Highlights

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Looking Forward to Next Week

This is a rare full week of school for AAPS leading into Memorial Day weekend.

For teens and adults AADL is offering 3D Printed Text Keychains on Tuesday. My daughter and I attended a laser engraving workshop a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I’m hoping to convince her to join me again. If you’re more artistic than techie, check out Introductory Woodcarving Lab: Thumb Page Holder on Monday or Alcohol Ink Doodles on Wednesday.

Tuesday morning the City of Ann Arbor is breaking ground on their new Fire Station. Park at Scheffler Park and walk over.

Wednesday join AADL @ the Ann Arbor Farmers Market for button making and yard games.

If you have a rising Kindergartner in Saline, they are hosting a Harvest Y5 & K Building Walkthrough.

Ann Arbor Young 5s & Kindergarten School Guide for 2025-2026

It’s time for Kindergarten & Young/5s Enrollment. We’ve got a list of Ann Arbor Kindergarten and Young 5 Programs plus Roundup Dates. Check out the information below on Ann Arbor area Elementary Schools. Kindergarten vs Young 5s Kindergarten has changed since I was in school. There are more academic expectations and it is now a […]

Monday Highlights

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Looking Forward to Next Weekend

Next weekend is Memorial Day weekend. It’s the unofficial kick-off to summer with local pools and water parks opening.

Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor area Pools, Water Parks, and Splash Pads are returning to operation in 2021. They are phasing in their operations as local restrictions are lifted. All of the locations on our list are opt to the public without a membership. Admission fees are noted where needed. One of my daughter’s favorite parts of summer […]

Start summer off with the Family Campout at Mill Pond Park. Whether you want to camp or not, join Saline Parks for Movie in the Park: Moana 2.

Performance Youth Theatre of Michigan continues their production of Shrek The Musical Jr at Riverside Arts Center.

Celebrate the Lilo & Stitch movie opening with Lilo and Stitch Coloring!at Traverwood Branch of AADL. Or head to Michigan Theater for Family-Friendly Film Series – Toy Story.

Head to the Ypsi Library’s Michigan Ave branch for Spring All Ages Clothing Swap.

Sunday is Flower Day at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

AFC Ann Arbor has a women’s game on Saturday and the Men’s game at 11a on Monday (Memorial Day).

Kickstart Your Fun: Attending an AFC Ann Arbor Match

Attending an AFC Ann Arbor game is an exciting way to spend an afternoon or evening, filled with fun for the whole family. My daughter and I attended an AFC Ann Arbor women’s game last week and have all the details. Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just looking for a great community event, […]

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All Weekend Family Events Near Me

All of the family-friendly events near Ann Arbor this weekend are included below:

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Saturday, May 17

	Date/Time	Event
	May 17, 2025 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	May 17, 2025 All Day	Kids Eat Free
🆓	May 17, 2025 7:00am-3:00pm	Ann Arbor Farmers Market at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	May 17, 2025 8:00am-1:00pm	Chelsea Farmers Market at Palmer Commons, Chelsea Michigan
🆓	May 17, 2025 8:00am-1:00pm	Dexter Farmers Market at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan
🆓	May 17, 2025 8:00am-12:00pm	Saline Famers Market at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan
	May 17, 2025 9:00am-10:00am	Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	May 17, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm	White Lotus Farms Farmers Market at White Lotus Farms, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	May 17, 2025 9:00am-1:00pm	Ypsilanti Farmers Market at Ypsilanti Farmers Market – Depot Town, Ypsilanti Michian
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 9:30am-5:00pm	Day Out with Thomas at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan
🆓	May 17, 2025 10:30am	Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 11:00am-1:00pm	Fire & Police Open House at Ann Arbor Fire Station 1, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓🎟	May 17, 2025 11:00am-2:00pm	Free Grocery Distribution at Berea City of Hope, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 11:00am-12:00pm	Little Ones Play - Nature Sensory at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 11:00am-12:00pm	Preschool Makerspace at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 11:00am-11:45am	Young Scientists! at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	May 17, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm	Kids Grand Prix Day at IHA Child Health West Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan
	May 17, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🆓🎟	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-3:30pm	Freeman Spring Environmental Festival at Freeman Environmental Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm	Ice Cream Party at Christina’s Sweet Treats, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-3:00pm	Mahjong Open Play at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-2:30pm	Make (Almost) Anything Into a Keychain at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🎟	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Dexter Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm	Pop Art Pet and Animal Portraits at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm	The Art & Sounds of Australia: Didgeridoo and You at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 1:00pm	YPT's Shrek the Musical at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 1:30pm	Cirque Italia Water Circus at Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm	DIY Stamps at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	May 17, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm	Intergenerational Chess Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙	May 17, 2025 2:00pm	Winnie the Pooh at The Well Church, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm	Dexter Cooperative Preschool Family Fun Day! at Dexter Cooperative Preschool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 4:30pm	Cirque Italia Water Circus at Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 6:00pm-8:30pm	Minecraft Modding Night at Future Innovators Academy, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	May 17, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm	Author Event | Chasten Buttigieg: Papa's Coming Home at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 7:00pm	AFC Ann Arbor (Women's) Game vs Detroit City at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan This year AFC Ann Arbor is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. All games are scheduled for Pioneer High School's Hollway Field. AFC Ann Arbor Women vs Cleveland Force at Holloway Field in Ann Arbor, MI on May 28, 2023. For every game: Free Admission for Kids 13 & Under Expanded Kids'...Read More
💙	May 17, 2025 7:00pm	Winnie the Pooh at The Well Church, Saline Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 7:00pm	YPT's Shrek the Musical at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 7:30pm	Cirque Italia Water Circus at Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	May 17, 2025 7:30pm	Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr at Van Buren Township Hall, Van Buren Township Michigan

Sunday, May 18

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