It’s Fourth of July Week. That means there are Fireworks, Parades, and lots more family fun this week.
Arbor Annie’s Weekday Picks
The big events this week are all about Fourth of July.
There are a couple of chances to see Fireworks this week. Tuesday night is the Hudson Mills Fireworks or Thursday in Saline.
Thursday morning is all about the Fourth of July parades. We love the Ann Arbor Jaycees Parade. It has a new route this year, so be sure to check out the details and get our tips for attending. After the parade stop in at the Firefighter’s Spray Park and Washtenaw Dairy’s 85th Year Celebration.
There are also parades in Whitmore Lake and Ypsilanti.
The hot temperatures continue throughout the week. However, there is a chance of storms every day. Still, if the weather holds out, it is a great time to check out local pools, water parks, and spray grounds. They are all open on the 4th, but it can get crowded on the holiday.
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Top of the Park continues this week. Be sure to check out our Top of the Park Kids Guide for the daily schedule, tips for attending, and more. Wednesday’s movie is Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. I showed it to my 13 year old daughter earlier this year and she loved it. And, yes Top of the Park is held on Fourth of July.
Finally don’t miss our roundup of What is Open or Closed on Fourth of July.
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Thursday Picks – Independence Day
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Movies
SpiderMan: Far From Home opens on Tuesday. We are trying to figure out the best time to see it with softball on Tuesday and still get ready for a Fourth of July barbecue on Thursday.

Over the weekend, we saw Avengers Endgame again with the extra footage. It included a nice tribute to Stan Lee and a sneak peek of Spiderman: Far From Home.
Toy Story 4 is still going strong. We saw it last weekend. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
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Looking Forward to Next Weekend
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙🆓 | 07/06/2019
9:00am-4:00pm |
Booksilanti Readers Fair
at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/06/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Scratch Off Art
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙 | 07/06/2019
6:00pm |
S'mores![]() at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Head to the museum for their special summer hours on Saturday Evenings and make some s'mores. While you make the s'mores learn about energy, chemistry, and why crispy marshmallows are the best (or not). Upcoming AAHOM Add-On Workshops |
💙🆓 | 07/06/2019
7:00pm-11:00pm |
Whitmore Lake Fireworks
at Whitmore Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
💙 | 07/07/2019
5:30pm |
AAFC semi-pro women's soccer game -- help us set a record!
at Saline High School, Saline Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/07/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Sundays in the Garden: The Tone Farmers
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
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All Weekday Events
Monday, July 1, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙🆓 | 07/01/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
Summer 2019 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/01/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Make a Jellyfish
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙🎟 | 07/01/2019
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Silhouettes by Chris
at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙 | 07/01/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Night
at Dexter A&W, Dexter Michigan |
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙🆓 | 07/02/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Lion King Crafts
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/02/2019
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Stranger Stitches
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙 | 07/02/2019
7:00pm-11:00pm |
Fireworks
at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙 | 07/03/2019
10:30am-4:00pm |
Rockets![]() at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Explore the science of flight by designing and building different types of rockets. Workshop offered at 10:30a, 2p & 3p Upcoming AAHOM Add-On Workshops |
💙🆓 | 07/03/2019
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Colorful Confetti Coasters
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙 | 07/03/2019
7:00pm |
Summer Classic: The Right Stuff
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙🆓 | 07/04/2019
10:00am |
Whitmore Lake Fourth of July Parade
at Whitmore Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
💙 | 07/04/2019
11:00am-2:00pm |
Washtenaw Dairy's 85th Year Celebration
at Washtenaw Dairy, Ann Arbor Mchigan |
💙🆓 | 07/04/2019
11:00am |
Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/04/2019
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Firefighter's Spray Park
at Maynard Parking Structure, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/04/2019
8:00pm-11:00pm |
Fireworks
at Liberty School, Saline Michigan |
Friday, July 5, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙🆓 | 07/05/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Make It in Metal!
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙🆓 | 07/05/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Tic Tac Toe Rocks
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
💙 | 07/05/2019
5:00pm-8:00pm |
First Friday at the Farm
at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
🆓 | 07/05/2019
5:00pm-10:00pm |
First Friday Ypsilanti
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
💙 | 07/05/2019
9:30pm |
Whitmore Lake Boat Parade of Lights
at Whitmore Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |