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. Beyond Ann Arbor, the Detroit Auto Show is also in January through 2019.
- Ann Arbor Restaurant Week (Winter)
- 2022 Dates – Moved to February 20-25
- Preview – Winter 2022
- Martin Luther King Jr Day Events – January 21
Ann Arbor February Events
2018 was not a great year for the February events since they both fell on a very snowy weekend. Hopefully the weather will be better for these events in 2019.
- Ice Carving Festival
- 2022 Date: February 9
Ann Arbor March Events
Easter events move between March and April. Starting in 2018, spring break moved to the last week of March.
- Shamrocks & Shenanigans
- 2022 Date – March 13
- Dance for Mother Earth Pow Wow
- 2022 Date – March 26 & 27
Ann Arbor April Events
Top April events include FestiFools and the Michigan Spring Game. Of course there is also the Earth Day Festival.
- Easter Events
- Jaycees/Pittsfield Spring Eggstravaganza – No longer being held. Jaycees are offering Egg My Yard in 2022
- 2018 Date – March 31 (note cancelled due to field conditions)
- LSNC Spring Eggstravaganza
- 2022 Date – Not announced yet
- Jaycees/Pittsfield Spring Eggstravaganza – No longer being held. Jaycees are offering Egg My Yard in 2022
- FoolMoon & Festifools
- 2022 Date – Friday, April 1 & Sunday, April 3
- 2022 Preview – Make Your Plans for FoolMoon and FestiFools
- Review – FestiFools 2015 Review
- Brick Bash – Canceled for 2022
- 2019 Date – April 6 & 7
- Brick Bash 2017 Review
- Brick Bash 2014 Review
- Lego Brick Bash 2012 Report
- Big House 5K: Trail to the Victors
- 2022 Date – Sunday, April 10
- Michigan Spring Game
- 2022 Date – April 2
- Review – Michigan Spring Game 2010
- Earth Day Festival
- 2022 Date – April 24
- Review – 2017 Earth Day Festival Report
- Twinkie Run
- 2022 Date – Not yet announced (3/9/2022). 2021 was virtual
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.
- Free Comic Book Day
- 2022 Date – May 7
- 2016 at Fun 4 All
- 2015 at Vault of Midnight
- Passport2Pittsfield
- 2022 Date – No announcement
- Burns Park Run
- 2022 Date – May 1
- Kids to Park Day
- 2022 Date – May 21
- Picnic Pops
- 2022 Date – No 2022 announcement yet
- Huron River Day
- 2022 Date – May 15
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 the Hudson Mills fireworks are typically in June and not July.
- Milan Fair
- African American Downtown Festival
- 2022 Date – June 4
- Dexter-Ann Arbor Race & Taste of Ann Arbor
- 2022 Date – June 5
- 2014 Taste of Ann Arbor Review
- Sonic Lunch
- 2022 Dates -Not yet announced
- Ya’ssoo Greek Festival of Ann Arbor
- 2022 Dates – June 10-12
- LIVE on Washington
- 2022 Date – Not yet announced, website has lapsed
- Ann Arbor Airport Pancake Breakfast
- 2022 Date – June 12
- 2013 Review
- 2011 Review
- 2010 Review
- Ann Arbor Restaurant Week (Summer)
- 2022 Dates – traditionally held in January & June. Winter was held in February 2022. No announcement yet for summer
- Mayor’s Green Fair
- 2022 Date – ? Held in October in 2021
- Ann Arbor Summer Festival (Top of the Park)
- 2022 Dates – June 10-July 3
- Movie Lineup – Coming Soon for 2022
- Kids Guide – Will be updated in spring for 2022


- Ann Arbor Civic Band Concerts
- 2022 Dates – not yet announced. Typically Wednesdays from mid-June-late July
- 2014 Concert Review

- Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival
- 2022 Dates – Will return to Pioneer. Dates not yet announced.
- 2018 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival Review
- 2017 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival Review
- 2016 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival Review
- Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival 2015 Review
Ann Arbor July Events
July is a great month with the 4th of July parade, Saline Celtic Festival, Rolling Sculpture Car Show, and of course Ann Arbor Art Fair.
- Hudson Mills Fireworks
- 2022 – Hudson Mills will not have fireworks again in 2022.
- Fireworks at Kensington Metropark on July 2
- Sonic Lunch
- 2022 Dates – Not Yet announced. Typically Thursdays from early June 6- late August –
- A2 Civic Band Concerts
- 2022 Dates – Not yet announced. Typically Wednesdays from mid-June-late July
- 2014 Concert Review

- Ann Arbor Summer Festival (Top of the Park)
- 2019 Dates – June 10-July 3
- Movie Lineup – TBA
- Kids Guide – Will be updated in May


- 4th of July Parades – Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti
- 2022 Date – To be announced. Ann Arbor on July 4th, Ypsilanti typically July 4th unless it is a Sunday
- Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade Tips

- Saline Celtic Festival
- 2022 Dates – July 8 & 9 (confirmed)
- 5 Tips for Saline Celtic Festival
- Review – 2014 review

- Townie Street Party
- 2022 Date – Not being held due to COVID
- 2013 Review
- Ann Arbor Art Fair
- 2022 Date July 21-23
- Ann Arbor Art Fair with Kids Guide
- 2017 Ann Arbor Art Fair Review

- 4H Youth Show
- 2022 Dates – Not Yet Announced
- 2017 Report
Ann Arbor August Events
Our two favorite August events are the AADL LEGO Contest and YpsiFest (formerly the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival).
- Sonic Lunch
- 2022 Dates – Not Yet announced. Typically Thursdays from early June 6- late August –
- Saline Summerfest
- 2022 Date – August 12-13
- Firetruck Muster
- 2022 Date – Not Yet Announced
- AADL LEGO Contest
- 2022 Date – Not yet announced

- YpsiFest (formerly Ypsilanti Heritage Festival)
- 2022 Dates – No looking promising. In 2020 they were unable to reach agreement with the City of Ypsilanti and were looking at Washtenaw County Fairgrounds. It was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 and they have not updated their website or social media since fall 2020.
- 2013 Review
- Dexter Daze
- 2022 Dates – August 12-13
- Saline Fair
- 2022 Dates – September 1-5
- Great Day at the Saline Fair (2010)
Ann Arbor September Events
With UM football season, there are a few less events on September weekends. Of course, a UM game can be a great experience for a family.
- Dancing in the Streets
- 2022 Dates – Not yet available
- Monarch Migration Festival
- 2022 Dates – Not yet available
- Saline Oktoberfest
- 2022 Date – September 16-17
Ann Arbor October Events
Ann Arbor loves Halloween! Our two favorite Halloween events are the Halloween Treat Parade and the UM Museum of Natural History Family Halloween Party.
- Halloween Events
- Halloween Costume Swap
- 2022 Date – Not yet announced
- Ypsi Glow
- 2022 Date – Not yet announced
- YpsiGLOW Wrap-Up
- Halloween Costume Swap

- UMMNH Family Halloween Party
- 2022 Date – ?? Not held in 2018-2019 as the museum moved or 2020-2021 due to pandemic. Hopefully it returns .
- 2011 Family Halloween Party

- Trick or Treat on the River
- 2022 Date – not yet announced
- 2019 Review

- Main Street Treat Parade
- 2022 Dates – October 31

Ann Arbor November Events
- Ann Arbor Turkey Trot
- 2022 Date – Not yet announced
- Kerrytown Tree Lighting
- 2022 Date – TBA – typically the Sunday after Thanksgiving. No formal event in 2020 or 2021.
Ann Arbor December Events
- KindleFest
- 2022 Dates – Not yet announced
- Saline Christmas Parade
- 2022 Dates – not yet announced
Your Favorite Ann Arbor Events
Which of these events are your favorite annual Ann Arbor events? Our favorites include Taste of Ann Arbor, Top of the Park, Saline Celtic Festival, Rolling Sculpture Car Show, and the 4th of July parade.
Did we miss your favorite event? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.
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