Arbor Annie’s Weekly Roundup – August 5-9
Our summer is finally more relaxed now that my daughter is done with swim team and softball. We won’t have early morning practice and late night games. That will give us more of a chance to explore Ann Arbor & surrounding towns.
Arbor Annie’s Weekday Picks
Update: This event was postponed until next week due to the forecast. Tuesday is the National Night Out Celebration. Check out the Pittsfield Township celebration at Lillie Park.
Wednesday is the day for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. It starts with Kids at the Market in the morning. It continues with the Food Truck Rally and then Flicks on Bricks. Wednesday’s movie is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – a great choice for teens and parents.
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For many years we would head to Dexter Blueberry Farm and then head to Dexter Daze (which starts on Friday) for a fun afternoon.
Check out our places to get wet. We went kayaking last weekend, but I really want to head to the Cascades and go tubing.
It’s also a great week to find a new playground to explore. Check out our weekly Playground Profile series.
Find more fun in our Wednesday Activity Reviews.
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Movies
The summer matinee series at local theaters are starting to wind down. Quality 16‘s series ended last week. Cinemark plays Hotel Transylvania 3 on Tuesday. Emaginehas The Land Before Time on Wednesday and Thursday. Cinemark and Emagine both end their series next week (8/13 and 8/15).
Dora and the Lost City of Gold opens on Friday. I expect showings will start Thursday evening. Are you looking forward to the movie? My daughter read lots of Dora books, but never really watched the show – and at 13 is “too old” for even a teen Dora.
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.
Toy Story 4 is still going strong. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
Of the blockbuster action films, Spider-Man Far From Home opened last month and is a great choice.
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Looking Forward to Next Weekend
Dexter and Saline are both holding celebrations next weekend. Don’t miss the last fireworks of summer at Dexter Daze.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 08/09/2019 - 08/11/2019
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout #2
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2019
7:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Summerfest
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Critters Up Close
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Dexter Daze
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/10/2019
12:30pm |
Youth Day at the Factory
at Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Peacock Storytime and Craft
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2019
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Stop Motion with Mochimochi Land's Anna Hrachovec
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2019
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Summer Splash Days
at Fuller Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2019
5:00pm |
SSC Napoli vs FC Barcelona
at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2019
10:00pm |
Dexter Daze Fireworks
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
9:00am-11:00am |
All-Girls Skate Instruction
at Ann Arbor Skate Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/11/2019
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 |
| 💙 | 08/11/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
11:00am-2:00pm |
Unicorn Taco Party with Unicorn Princess
at Naked Burrito, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/11/2019
12:00pm-1:30pm |
Clay Apples
at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/11/2019
1:30pm |
Sing Along Sound of Music
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Cardboard Maze Craft
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
3:00pm-4:30pm |
Summer 2019 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Zelda Fest
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Sundays in the Garden: Trey Priest & Dani Darling
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/11/2019
6:30pm-8:00pm |
CANCELLED - Fireside Fun – A Good Old-fashioned Campfire Circle
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
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All Weekday Events
Monday, August 5, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
08/05/2019
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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| 💙 | 08/05/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/05/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
Summer 2019 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/05/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/05/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Mini Yarn Monsters
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/05/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Mushroom Fairy House
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/05/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/05/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Night
at Dexter A&W, Dexter Michigan |
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/06/2019
10:00am-4:00pm |
Egg-pollo 11: Moon Lander Engineering
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Celebrate the Apollo 11 moon landing by creating a lander for an eggstronaut in a twist on the egg drop challenge. Workshop offered at 10:30a, 11:30a*, 12:30p*, 2p, 3p (*no 11:30a or 12:30p on July 23) This workshop is for...Read More |
08/06/2019
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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| 💙 | 08/06/2019
10:00am |
Summer Movie Clubhouse - Hotel Transylvania 3
at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/06/2019
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 |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
1:00pm-2:30pm |
MomShare Group
at Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Roots Rocker Randy Kaplan
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/06/2019
4:00pm-7:00pm |
Cobblestone Farm Market
at Cobblestone Farm, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2019
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Open House Academy of Russian Classical Ballet Ann Arbor
at ARCB Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2019
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Eid-al-Adha Greeting Cards and Lantern Making
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor MI |
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/07/2019
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/07/2019
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - The Land Before Time
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
08/07/2019
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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| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2019
10:00am-1:00pm |
Kids at the Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | 08/07/2019
10:00am-11:00am |
Nature Storytime - Buzzin' Bugs
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 |
| 💙🎟 | 08/07/2019
10:00am-12:00pm |
Nature's Sketchbook
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Story Time & Craft Hour - Explore World Cuisine
at Nicola’s Books, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
AADL Upcycles | Needlepoint Banners
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Straw Bridge Engineering
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/07/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/07/2019
5:00pm-8:00pm |
First Wednesday Food Truck Rally
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2019
8:00pm |
Flicks on Bricks - Ferris Buellers Day Off
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
Thursday, August 8, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/08/2019
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - The Land Before Time
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
08/08/2019
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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| 💙 | 08/08/2019
10:00am-1:00pm |
Pre-K Learning: Music
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Explore science and music and learn about pitch, tempo, beat, and dynamics. For ages 3-5. Sessions at 10a, 11a, noon |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
08/08/2019
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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| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2019
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - Matt Kerekes with special guest Oren Levin
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Charming Cardboard Masks
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
DIY Fairy House
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
DIY Fairy House
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Monster Puppets
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market
at Pittsfield Township Offices, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Westside Farmers Market
at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
3:30pm-7:00pm |
Manchester Farmers Market
at Chi-Bro Park, Manchester Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
7:00pm-9:00pm |
Salty Summer Sounds
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
7:30pm-9:00pm |
Manchester Gazebo Concerts - Brockman Brass
at Wurster Park Manchester, Manchester Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/08/2019
8:38pm |
SRSLY Cinema
at Main Street Church, Chelsea Michigan |
Friday, August 9, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Dexter Daze
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
08/09/2019
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 |
|
| 💙 | 08/09/2019
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 |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2019
10:00am-7:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
The Breastfeeding Cafe- Group for mothers and babies
at The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/09/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
08/09/2019
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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| 🆓 | 08/09/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/09/2019 - 08/11/2019
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout #2
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Mermaid Party
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Mermaid Party
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/09/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/09/2019
4:30pm-7:00pm |
TGIF Date While We Make
at MAKE ART STUDIO, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 🆓 | 08/09/2019
5:30pm-8:30pm |
Fair Isle Knitting Basics
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2019
6:00pm-11:00pm |
SSC Napoli vs. FC Barcelona Pre-Game Free Festival
at Main Street Area, Ann Arbor MI |
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