Arbor Annie’s Weekly Roundup – August 6-10
It’s a week for LEGO Lovers! Arbor Annie’s picks this week are sponsoredby Brickworld Michigan and the top event is AADL’s LEGO Contest. Plus, there are more fun events and activities this week.
Weekly Sponsor: Brickworld Michigan
Brickworld returns to Michigan September 22 & 23.
There will be:
- spectacular creations all built from LEGO® bricks by local LEGO enthusiasts
- interactive activities
- LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas
- fighting robots
- seek and finds
- more fun
- vendors selling favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories
Check out the event listing that they sponsored to enter to win a Family 4 pack. They are also offering Ann Arbor with Kids readers an exclusive discount.
Arbor Annie’s Weekday Picks
Arbor Annie’s top pick this week is the Ann Arbor District Library’s LEGO Contest. It’s a great event – whether you enter or not. Last year we got home from vacation just in time to view the entries. This year, my daughter didn’t want to enter, but we still want to go see the creations.
Have more LEGO fun at Master Building with Mark at Learning Express (pre-register).
Tuesday has two great evening events – National Night Out Safety Fair at Lillie Park and Exploring Citizen Science at AADL. Hopefully the weather will be nice for the Night Out event.
With rain in the forecast, plan on indoor activities this week. A few suggestions are:
As always, if the weather turns out to be ok, check out one of our 11 Places to Get Wet this Summer – Ann Arbor Pools, Water Parks, Spray Grounds, and more.
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Blueberry Picking is nearing the end of the season. Friday (and Saturday) are great days to pick at Dexter Blueberry Farm and then head to Dexter Daze. Our tip is to bring a cooler for the berries.
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Movies
Movies are a great way to cool off on the super hot days or escape some storms in the forecast. This week’s selection of free/discounted kids movies are The Emoji Movie at Cinemark (Tuesday), and The Star at Emagine (Wednesday & Thursday). The Quality 16 series is over for the summer. Stay tuned for details on their fall free matinees.
We really want to see Christopher Robin which opened on Friday. Don’t forget to check out the trailer.
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Continuing in theaters are the animated films Hotel Transylvania 3 and Teen Titans Go! Of course Incredibles 2 is our top animated pick.
Of the blockbuster action films, Ant-Man and The Wasp is still our top pick. Don’t miss our review and parental guidance before buying your tickets.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom continues in its second week and is a good choice for tweens and teens. Check out our review and parental guidance.
Upcoming Sponsored Events
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Looking Forward to Next Weekend
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/10/2018 - 08/12/2018
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
7:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Summerfest
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
10:00am-2:00pm |
1st Annual Bike Rodeo
at EMU Convocation Center, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
10:00am-6:00pm |
Dexter Daze
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/11/2018
11:00am-1:00pm |
Tuck's Treetop Adventure Climb
at Hickory Woods Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/11/2018
11:30am-12:30pm |
Back to School Event - Decorate a Pencil Case
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/11/2018
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Family Fun Day with Acton Academy Ann Arbor
at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Acton Academy Ann Arbor is taking a field trip away from the studios! While the kids craft and play, parents will have the opportunity to meet our director and guide (teacher) as they share experiences from the Acton Academy Ann Arbor studio that turns education upside down, empowering young learners...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Ghostbusters Day
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/11/2018
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Summer Splash Days
at Fuller Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
3:00pm-4:30pm |
Scavenger Hunt
at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
7:00pm-11:00pm |
Meteors & S'Mores
at Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2018
10:00pm |
Dexter Daze Fireworks
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2018
11:00am-3:00pm |
Fairy Day
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Bunraku Puppet Making for Kids
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/12/2018
1:30pm-3:00pm |
Caden's Car Show
at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Creepy Crawly Creatures
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/12/2018
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Kids' Scavenger Hunt
at Nicola’s Books, Ann Arbor MI |
All Weekday Events
Monday, August 6, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/06/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
|
08/06/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
|
08/06/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
|
|
| 🆓 | 08/06/2018
9:30am-11:30am |
Saline Parks Rec on the Go
at Canterbury Park, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2018
10:00am-11:30am |
Summer 2018 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/06/2018
10:00am-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/06/2018
11:30am-3:30pm |
Sonic Workshop
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
|
08/06/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/06/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/06/2018
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Mondays with Mark - Master Building with Mark
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2018
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Faux Calligraphy
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2018
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Summer Carillon Concert Series: Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra
at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/06/2018
7:30pm-9:00pm |
Open Swim
at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/07/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
|
08/07/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
|
08/07/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
|
|
| 🆓 | 08/07/2018
9:30am-11:30am |
Saline Parks Rec on the Go
at Brecon Park, Saline Michigan |
08/07/2018
9:30am |
The Little Scientists Club
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
|
| 💙 | 08/07/2018
10:00am |
Summer Movie Clubhouse - The Emoji Movie
at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti Michigan |
08/07/2018
11:30am-3:30pm |
Sonic Workshop
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
|
08/07/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/07/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/07/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Paper Bag Astronaut Helmets
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2018
2:00pm-2:45pm |
Creature Features
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2018
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2018
4:00pm-7:00pm |
Cobblestone Farm Market
at Cobblestone Farm, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/07/2018
5:00pm-5:45pm |
Brazilian Martial Arts for Kids
at Ring of Steel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/07/2018
6:45pm-9:30pm |
Board Game Night
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/08/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
|
08/08/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
|
08/08/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
|
|
| 🆓 | 08/08/2018
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/08/2018
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - The Star
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2018
10:00am-12:00pm |
Mama & Me Coffee Meetup
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/08/2018
10:00am-11:00am |
Nature Storytime - Buzzin' Bugs
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
08/08/2018
10:00am-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/08/2018
11:30am-3:30pm |
Sonic Workshop
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
|
08/08/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/08/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Penny Batteries
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2018
6:00pm-9:00pm |
Minecraft for Kids
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
08/08/2018
6:30pm-8:00pm |
Open Swim
at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2018
7:00pm-7:45pm |
Ukulele Party!
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Thursday, August 9, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
|
08/09/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
|
08/09/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
|
|
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
9:00am-3:00pm |
AADL's 13th Annual LEGO Contest - Entry Drop-Off
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
9:30am-11:30am |
Saline Parks Rec on the Go
at Colony Park, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/09/2018
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - The Star
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
10:00am-11:00am |
Parent & Toddler Art Adventures
at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti MI |
| 🎟 | 08/09/2018
11:30am-5:00pm |
Silhouette Cutouts
at The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - Bettye LaVette with special guest Antwaun Stanley
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/09/2018
11:30am-3:30pm |
Sonic Workshop
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
|
08/09/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/09/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/09/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market - Kevin Devine
at Pittsfield Township Offices, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Westside Farmers Market
at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/09/2018
5:00pm-5:45pm |
Brazilian Martial Arts for Kids
at Ring of Steel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Fall Enrollment Open Houses
at Acton Academy Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan Do you believe character matters more than tests? Do you yearn for your child to find a calling and not just a career? Do you value free play and place-based learning over homework? Meet the director and guide (teacher) as they introduce you to the Acton Academy Ann Arbor studio...Read More |
| 💙🎟 | 08/09/2018
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Family Workshop: The Music Creator's Toolbox with John Churchville
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
6:00pm-8:30pm |
AADL's 13th Annual LEGO Contest - Open Viewing
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan AADL's 13th Annual LEGO Contest will be held at Kensington Hotel near Briarwood Mall where it has been for the last couple of years. Whether your child (or you) have submitted an entry, it is a lot of fun to check out all of the creative entries. The event is typically less...Read More |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Sounds and Sights on Thursday NIghts
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
7:00pm |
Summer Game Night Series
at Barnes & Noble Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
7:00pm |
Summer Music Series - Rollie Tussing & the Midwest Territory
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
7:00pm-7:45pm |
Traveling Tales
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
7:30pm-9:00pm |
Manchester Gazebo Concerts - Natalie Mae
at Wurster Park Manchester, Manchester Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2018
8:45pm-10:45pm |
SRSLY Cinema: Spiderman: Homecoming
at Chelsea Clocktower, Chelsea Michigan |
Friday, August 10, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/10/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
|
08/10/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
|
08/10/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
|
|
| 🆓 | 08/10/2018
9:30am-11:30am |
Saline Parks Rec on the Go
at Mill Pond Park, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
10:00am-6:00pm |
Dexter Daze
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/10/2018
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/10/2018
10:00am-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
08/10/2018
11:30am-3:30pm |
Sonic Workshop
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
|
08/10/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
DIY Dinosaur Tail
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2018 - 08/12/2018
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/10/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Young Scientist Presentations with the U of M Natural History Museum
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
6:30pm-8:00pm |
Michigan Science Center Presents: Science Rocks!
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/10/2018
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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