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 April 17-19. 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.

This weekend is highlighted by theater, Earth Day events, and more. Check it out and plan a great weekend with your family.

Weekend Sponsor: Daycroft School

Step inside the classrooms at Daycroft School and discover how Montessori learning inspires curiosity, independence, and confidence in children. Join Daycroft for an Open House to tour their campus, explore Montessori materials, meet their teachers and staff, and see their learning environments up close. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience how the classrooms run, ask questions, and learn about the many benefits Montessori offers students at every stage.

Toddler & Primary Open House: Sunday, April 26 11a-1p.
Toddler & Primary Tours on May 5 & 12 at 8:45a
Elementary Program Tours May 7 &14 at 8:30a

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EMU Theatre is hosting a touring company for The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats on Friday and Saturday. Huron High School kicks off their run of Ride the Cyclone on Friday. Saturday night teens can join The Neutral Zone for Soul Synthesis. Sunday evening the World Ballet Company performs Cinderella at Michigan Theater.

Encore, Encore! Live Theater & Concerts for Ann Arbor 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 […]

Earth Day activities continue with Earth Day: Heroes of Conservation at Lake Erie Metropark Saturday and Earth Day Fair at Milan’s Wilson Park. Or just celebrate spring nature at Fun on the Farm at Horning Farms in Manchester. Sunday you can also join Waterloo Natural History Association for Ephemeral Hike: Exploring the “Coral Reefs” of our Forests at Eddy Discovery Center.

Ann Arbor Earth Day 2026 – Fun Events, Recycling & More

Earth Day is fast approaching. Each year the big Ann Arbor Earth Day event is at Leslie Science and Nature Center featuring many local organizations. The Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival 2026 is April 19 at Leslie Science Center. In the spirit of Earth Day, there are also several recycling/disposal events in the next couple […]

Do you have toddlers and preschoolers? Bring them to the Little Ones Family Prom at Ypsi Library on Saturday – and you’ll still be home for lunch and nap time.

It’s a puzzling weekend with Family Puzzle Tournament at Saline Rec Center on Saturday and AADL’s Puzzling Puzzles: Help Find The Missing Pieces!

Sunday is Daycroft’s Weekend Open House (rescheduled from an original date of this Sunday). Check them out.

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Daycroft Weekend Open House

Sunday, April 26 – 11a-1p
Daycroft School
1095 N. Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor

Step inside the classrooms at Daycroft School and discover how Montessori learning inspires curiosity, independence, and confidence in children.

Sunday is another chance to celebrate Michigan’s National Championship. The AC Hotel is hosting a FREE Yaxel Lendeborg Autograph Signing

Celebrate UM Men’s Basketball National Championship

Congratulations to the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball team for winning the 2026 National Championship. They are holding a Championship Celebration on Saturday, April 11th. The celebrations start at 10a. UM Basketball Championship Parade Everyone is invited to the Championship Parade through Campus. The parade will start at 10a at the President’s House and proceed […]

Are you a nanny or do you employ a nanny? Register for International Nanny Training Day in Detroit at Hunt Street Station.

International Nanny Training Day

Saturday, April 25
8a-1p
Hunt Street Station, Detroit

International Nanny Training Day is an exciting, can’t-miss experience centered on the theme Let’s Grow Together. Cultivated Care Agency. is a new agency, preparing to launch in the Ann Arbor area. 

Daycroft School Open House

Sunday, April 26

Huntrix: For the Fans Fest

Friday, May 8

Now Playing

Michael (PG-13) is in theaters now. However there are several PG & PG-13 movies still in theaters:

• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – PG
• Hoppers – PG
• Michael – PG-13
• Project Hail Mary – PG-13
• You, Me, & Tuscany – 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 […]

Upcoming Movies

Check out the list of movies coming soon for kids, teens, and families.

• May 1 – Animal Farm – PG
• May 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 – PG-13
• May 8 – The Sheep Detectives – PG
• May 22 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
• June 5 – Masters of the Universe
• June 19 – Toy Story 5
• June 26 – Supergirl
• July 1 – Minions 3
• July 10 – Moana
• July 17 – The Odyssey
• July 31 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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

Tuesday join Ann Arbor Parks for Spring Story Time: Salamanders. Wrap up Tuesday with Pajama Storytime at Saline District Library.

Wednesday is Toddler Move and Groove at Esch Park or Korean Storytime at AADL Traverwood. After school is My Turn: Sensory Friendly Hours at AAHOM. Wednesday evening kids can check out Banana Splits on a Budget at Saline District Library. Or catch Maize Mirchi Presents: Sa Re Ga Ma Pella at AADL-Downtown.

For high school students and families, check out the Ann Arbor/Saline College & Career Fair at Saline High School. It’s a great chance to start meeting with colleges or to explore career education and options.

Theater for next weekend starts on Thursday with Chicago – Teen Edition at Pioneer and Singin’ in the Rain at Dexter High School. Or join Washtenaw Community Concert Band for Classical Creations on Thursday night.

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Looking Forward to Next Weekend

Next weekend is the ultimate Pop Culture weekend – Free Comic Book Day on Saturday and Star Wars Day on Monday – with AADL events happening on Sunday. However, in attending events downtown you’ll have to navigate UM graduation weekend. And get an early start on the pop culture on Friday night by sending the kids to MARIO Kart Live at Saline Rec Center.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026 Near Ann Arbor

On Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) participating stores give away a selection of comic books. There is a bit of a change in the air for 2026. Free Comic Book Day continues, And Penguin Random House has a new “Comic Giveaway Day”. The good news is both events are the first Saturday in May. So […]

Theater next weekend includes Chicago – Teen Edition at Pioneer, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Skyline, and Singin’ in the Rain at Dexter HS. Ballet Chelsea performs Alice in Wonderland next weekend. Skyline is offering a Meet & Greet with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Cast at Schuler’s Books and Ballet Chelsea has a Mad Hatter’s Tea.

It is also Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Kinderconcert weekend with events on Friday at AADL Downtown, and Chelsea Library and Saline Library on Saturday. The series concludes on Monday, May 4 at YDL.

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All Weekend Family Events Near Me

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

Friday, April 24

Saturday, April 25

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	April 25 8:00am-3:00pm	Ann Arbor Farmers Market at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI
💙🎟	April 25 9:00am-1:00pm	International Nanny Training Day at Hunt Street Station, Detroit Michigan International Nanny Training Day is an exciting, can’t-miss experience centered on the theme Let's Grow Together. Join an inspiring panel of experts for dynamic conversations on child development, understanding behaviors in children with exceptional needs, and practical strategies that support both children and caregivers. An array of vendors will be...Read More
🆓	April 25 9:00am-10:30am	Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park, Ann Arbor MI
💙🎟	April 25 9:00am-5:00pm	Paddle Carving Canoe OR Kayak at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI
	April 25 9:00am-10:00am	Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 10:00am-1:00pm	Electronics Collection at Ann Arbor Community Reformed Church, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 10:00am-12:00pm	Family Puzzle Tournament at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI
🆓	April 25 10:00am-2:00pm	Free Appraisal Day at Schmidt’s Antiques, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 10:00am	The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats at Sponberg Theatre, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 10:30am-12:30pm	Dungeons & Dragons Drop in for Teens at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 10:30am-12:30pm	Family Birding Introduction and Walk at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	April 25 10:30am-11:00am	Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 11:00am-3:00pm	Fun on the Farm at Horning Farms, Manchester Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 11:00am-12:00pm	Little Ones Family Prom at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	April 25 11:00am-11:30am	Storytime at Schuler Books (Nicola’s Books), Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	April 25 11:00am-11:45am	Young Scientists! at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	April 25 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙	April 25 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critters Up Close at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
💙🎟	April 25 12:00pm-1:30pm	Family Day: Kid's Paint - Tipsy Ypsi at Tipsy Ypsi Paint & Pour, Ypsilanti MI - Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 12:00pm-12:30pm	Ojibway Storytime at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	April 25 12:00pm-2:00pm	Open Swim at Beach Middle School, Chelsea Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 12:00pm-4:00pm	U-M Medical History Exhibit at Museum on Main Street, Ann Arbor Michigan This free exhibit celebrates the Medical School's 175th anniversary, and the 100th anniversary of the "Old Main" hospital that was U-M's flagship for more than 60 years. It runs on weekends through August 30. Kids and grownups can explore artifacts including 1800s surgical kits, a 1910s wheelchair, early scientific equipment...Read More
🆓🎟	April 25 12:00pm-1:00pm	Wee-Write at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 1:00pm-3:00pm	Ebru Marbling: The Art of Floating Paint on Water at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 1:00pm-3:00pm	MetroBarks: Paws, Pose & Play at Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 1:00pm-3:00pm	Mini Med School at Honey Bee Pediatrics, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 1:30pm-3:00pm	Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🎟$	April 25 2:00pm-4:00pm	Crafternoon - Record Collage at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 2:00pm-4:00pm	Earth Day: Heroes of Conservation at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 2:00pm-3:00pm	Introduction to Sewing at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
	April 25 2:00pm-6:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 2:00pm-3:00pm	Poetry Exploration Workshop at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 2:00pm	Ride the Cyclone at Huron High School, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 2:00pm	The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats at Sponberg Theatre, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 25 3:30pm-5:30pm	Ebru Marbling: The Art of Floating Paint on Water at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	April 25 4:00pm-5:00pm	Paper Flowers and Positive Thoughts at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 25 7:00pm	Ride the Cyclone at Huron High School, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	April 25 7:00pm-10:00pm	Soul Synthesis at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan

Sunday, April 19

	Date/Time	Event
🎟	April 26 8:30am-9:30am	Yoga with Cats at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	April 26 11:00am-3:00pm	Earth Day Fair at Wilson Park, Milan Michigan
💙🆓🎟	April 26 11:00am-1:00pm	NEW DATE - Daycroft School Weekend Open House at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan EVENT IS RESCHEDULED from 4/19 to 4/26 Daycroft has rescheduled this event. It will now be on April 26 Curious About Montessori? Come See It in Action! Step inside the classrooms at Daycroft School and discover how Montessori learning inspires curiosity, independence, and confidence in children. Join Daycroft for an...Read More
💙	April 26 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙	April 26 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critters Up Close at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	April 26 12:00pm-1:00pm	DIY Stamps at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	April 26 12:00pm-1:00pm	Native Applique and Beadwork with Heron Hill Designs at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	April 26 12:00pm-4:00pm	U-M Medical History Exhibit at Museum on Main Street, Ann Arbor Michigan This free exhibit celebrates the Medical School's 175th anniversary, and the 100th anniversary of the "Old Main" hospital that was U-M's flagship for more than 60 years. It runs on weekends through August 30. Kids and grownups can explore artifacts including 1800s surgical kits, a 1910s wheelchair, early scientific equipment...Read More
💙🆓	April 26 12:00pm-2:00pm	Yaxel Lendeborg Autograph Signing at AC Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	April 26 1:00pm-3:00pm	Puzzling Puzzles: Help Find The Missing Pieces! at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 26 1:30pm-2:30pm	Little Beekeepers at Recess Cafe, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	April 26 2:00pm-3:30pm	Ephemeral Hike: Exploring the "Coral Reefs" of our Forests at Eddy Discovery Center, Chelsea Michigan
	April 26 2:00pm-6:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 26 2:00pm	Ride the Cyclone at Huron High School, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 26 2:00pm-4:00pm	Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan
💙🎟	April 26 3:00pm-5:00pm	Queer Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	April 26 3:00pm-5:00pm	Selfie Museum at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	April 26 4:15pm-5:15pm	Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	April 26 6:00pm-8:00pm	World Ballet Company: Cinderella at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI

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