Arbor Annie’s Weekday Roundup – August 12-16
Summer is winding down! As I headed up to work on the newsletter last night, I commented to my husband that there are just 2 more Sunday night newsletters for summer.
Arbor Annie’s Weekday Picks
After cancelling due to potential rain last Tuesday, Pittsfield’s National Night Out Celebration at Lillie Park is trying again this week.
Both Emagine and Cinemark wrap up their summer movie series this week. Cinemark is showing Despicable Me 3 on Tuesday. Emagine’s movie is An American Tail on Wednesday & Thursday.
Personally, we’re still in recovery mode after a 10 day road trip vacation visiting family – extended by a day after a flat tire as we headed for home. After arriving home Saturday afternoon, we had a busy weekend getting caught up at home. So, this week will be catching up on the website – and hopefully experiencing some of the fun events on the calendar.
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Check out our places to get wet. We went kayaking before our trip, but I really want to head to the Cascades and go tubing. And my husband has Rolling Hills high on his list.
It’s also a great week to find a new playground to explore. Check out our weekly Playground Profile series.
Find more fun ideas for this week in our Wednesday Activity Reviews.
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Movies
The summer matinee series at local theaters wrap up this week. Cinemark plays Despicable Me 3 on Tuesday. Emagine has An American Tail on Wednesday and Thursday. Quality 16’s series ended up a couple weeks ago.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold opened on Friday. Scary Stories To Tell in the Darkalso opened on Friday. It’s rated PG-13, but based on a series of boos for kids in grades 3-7.
The Lion King opened a couple weekends ago to mixed reviews. We didn’t see it, but I’m in the I’m not sure it needed to be made camp. If you saw it, let us know what you thought.
Spider-Man Far From Home opened last month and is a great choice. We’re actually looking forward to an Avengers Endgame movie night since it comes out on BluRay this week.
Toy Story 4 is still going strong. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
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Monday, August 12, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
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08/12/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Hands-On Summer of Space!
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is celebrating Summer of Space! They will have space themed activities each weekday from June 17 through August 30. Themes: June - Fly Into Summer July - Race to the Moon August - Strange Worlds, Stranger Creatures Activities are suitable for all ages and are...Read More |
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| 💙 | 08/12/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Maker Monday: Force & Simple Machines
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Explore force and simple machines and learn how levers and inclined planes make work easier. For grades 2-3 & a caregiver. Workshop offered at 10a, 11a, noon, 2p, 3p |
| 💙🎟 | 08/12/2019
10:00am-10:45am |
Rhythm Kids Summer Drum!
at Robinsongs for Kids, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
Summer 2019 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/12/2019
10:00am-12:00pm |
Tinkering for Tots
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/12/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/12/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Balloon Cars
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Balloon Cars
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Dinosaur Crafts
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/12/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Tie Dye Workshop
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/12/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Night
at Dexter A&W, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
7:00pm-7:30pm |
Pajama Jam Storytime!
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2019
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Tie Dye Workshop
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
08/13/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Hands-On Summer of Space!
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is celebrating Summer of Space! They will have space themed activities each weekday from June 17 through August 30. Themes: June - Fly Into Summer July - Race to the Moon August - Strange Worlds, Stranger Creatures Activities are suitable for all ages and are...Read More |
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| 💙 | 08/13/2019
10:00am |
Summer Movie Clubhouse - Despicable Me 3
at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/13/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/13/2019
10:30am-4:00pm |
Water Cycle
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI This summer AAHOM is offering extra workshops for visitors. Look beyond the four stages of the water cycle and get a first-hand look at the many paths of a water molecule. Where does the rain come from and where does it go after it hits the ground? With activities and...Read More |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
1:00pm-2:30pm |
MomShare Group
at Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/13/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
DIY Dinosaur Balloons
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/13/2019
2:00pm-2:45pm |
Rhythm Kids Summer Drum!
at Robinsongs for Kids, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/13/2019
4:00pm-7:00pm |
Cobblestone Farm Market
at Cobblestone Farm, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/13/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
RESCHEDULED National Night Out
at Lillie Park, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/13/2019
6:30pm |
Cow Eye Dissection
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI Investigate how the eye works by dissecting a real cow eye. Students connect the functions observed to the structures within the eye. Cost: $8 per person in addition to admission. Ages: 5th-8th graders and their caregivers. Time: 6:30pm. |
| 💙🆓 | 08/13/2019
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Concert | Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/13/2019
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Creativebug Selections: 31 Things to Draw
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/14/2019
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/14/2019
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - An American Tail
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
08/14/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Hands-On Summer of Space!
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is celebrating Summer of Space! They will have space themed activities each weekday from June 17 through August 30. Themes: June - Fly Into Summer July - Race to the Moon August - Strange Worlds, Stranger Creatures Activities are suitable for all ages and are...Read More |
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| 💙🎟 | 08/14/2019
10:00am-11:00am |
Nature Storytime - Caterpillar Crawl
at Olson Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Leslie Science Center is taking their Nature Storytime on the road to various local parks in response to the discovery of heavy metals on site. Join LSNC on select Wednesday mornings for outdoor and nature-based activities that inspire you and your child to explore and appreciate the out-of-doors in Ann...Read More |
| 🆓 | 08/14/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/14/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/14/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/14/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Knots!
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/14/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Unicorn Crowns!
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/14/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/14/2019
7:00pm |
Sing Along Sound of Music
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
Thursday, August 15, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/15/2019
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - An American Tail
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
08/15/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Hands-On Summer of Space!
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is celebrating Summer of Space! They will have space themed activities each weekday from June 17 through August 30. Themes: June - Fly Into Summer July - Race to the Moon August - Strange Worlds, Stranger Creatures Activities are suitable for all ages and are...Read More |
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| 💙 | 08/15/2019
10:00am-1:00pm |
Pre-K Learning: Senses
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Explore the five senses - Can you see a sound? Smell a color? Explore sight, sound, smell, and touch. For ages 3-5. Sessions at 10a, 11a, noon |
| 💙🎟 | 08/15/2019
10:00am-10:45am |
Rhythm Kids Summer Drum!
at Robinsongs for Kids, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/15/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival Kids Day!
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
08/15/2019
10:30am-3:30pm |
Open Play
at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. Starting in May they are open Thursday through Saturday. It's the perfect place for indoor fun on hot or rainy days. |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/15/2019
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - TBA with special guest Amy Petty
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/15/2019
2:00pm-3:30pm |
CANCELLED - Build Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/15/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Colorful Wizard of Oz
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market
at Pittsfield Township Offices, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/15/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
A2SO Taste of Music
at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor Michigan The Ann Arbor Symphony believes that farmers markets help foster healthy communities, and we believe that “feeding the soul” through the arts is part of building strong, healthy, livable communities. They will be at the Westside Farmers Market on August 15. Bow a violin, pluck a cello, buzz a trumpet,...Read More |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Westside Farmers Market
at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
3:30pm-7:00pm |
Manchester Farmers Market
at Chi-Bro Park, Manchester Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
4:00pm-8:00pm |
Manchester 3rd Thursday
at Downtown Manchester, Manchester Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/15/2019
5:00pm-8:00pm |
Summer Fling
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
7:00pm-9:00pm |
Salty Summer Sounds
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/15/2019
8:38pm |
SRSLY Cinema
at Main Street Church, Chelsea Michigan |
Friday, August 16, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/16/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: The Steam Team Tour 2019
at Crossroads Village, Flint Michigan |
08/16/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Hands-On Summer of Space!
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is celebrating Summer of Space! They will have space themed activities each weekday from June 17 through August 30. Themes: June - Fly Into Summer July - Race to the Moon August - Strange Worlds, Stranger Creatures Activities are suitable for all ages and are...Read More |
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| 💙 | 08/16/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Slime Time
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Join them to investigate the states of matter with slime as you make your own Sessions at 10a, 11a, noon, 2p, & 3p |
| 🆓 | 08/16/2019
10:00am-7:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/16/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
The Breastfeeding Cafe- Group for mothers and babies
at The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/16/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
08/16/2019
10:30am-3:30pm |
Open Play
at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. Starting in May they are open Thursday through Saturday. It's the perfect place for indoor fun on hot or rainy days. |
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| 🆓 | 08/16/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/16/2019
12:30pm-5:30pm |
Pioneer Field Hockey Car Wash
at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/16/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Make Forky
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/16/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Polymer Clay Cacti
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/16/2019
2:00pm-5:00pm |
The Mad Hatter's Totally Pretend Tea Party!
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/16/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/16/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/16/2019
4:30pm-7:00pm |
TGIF Date While We Make
at MAKE ART STUDIO, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 🆓 | 08/16/2019
6:30pm |
Dexter Summer Concerts: Orchestra Jazz Ens
at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/16/2019
6:30pm-10:29pm |
Movie in the Park: The Greatest Showman
at Mill Pond Park, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/16/2019
7:00pm-8:30pm |
From Broadway with Love
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/16/2019
8:30pm-10:30pm |
Night Paddle
at Gallup Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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Anna Mae owns & operates Ann Arbor with Kids, a website dedicated to Family Activities in Ann Arbor. My husband and I moved to Ann Arbor in 2003 and our daughter joined the family in 2006.
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