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.

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:

• Bowling
• Museum
• Zap Zone
• UM Computer & Video Game Archive

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.

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.

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.

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August 17-19, 24-26, 2018

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: Big Adventures Tour 2018

August 23 & 30, 2018

Open House – Ann Arbor Children’s House Montessori

September 13-16, 2018

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

September 16, 2018

Harvest Festival

September 22-23, 2018

Brickworld Michigan

September 29, 2018

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer

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-4:00pm	Critters Up Close at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	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	Letterpress Academy: Printing with Wood Type 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
💙🆓	08/12/2018 2:00pm	Mother Goose Storytime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan

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 9:30am-10:30am	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
🆓	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 11:00am-11:30am	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, 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-8:45pm	Emerging Writers Workshop: Showing & Telling at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	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 7:00pm-8:30pm	Wool Gathering at Downtown Branch of AADL, 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 9:00am-10:00am	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
🆓	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-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	08/07/2018 10:00am	Summer Movie Clubhouse - The Emoji Movie at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	08/07/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Tummy Times at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	08/07/2018 11:00am-11:30am	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor 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 6:30pm-8:00pm	Exploring Citizen Science at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	08/07/2018 6:30pm-7:30pm	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
	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 9:30am-10:30am	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
💙	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-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
	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 1:00pm-1:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Westgate 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 6:00pm-6:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	08/08/2018 6:30pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
🆓	08/08/2018 7:00pm-8:30pm	CANCELLED - Map Madness at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor 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 9:00am-10:00am	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
🆓	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-3:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This summer they are open Wednesday/Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p and Saturdays from 4-8:30p. Earlier Saturday and all day Sunday are reserved for parties. It's the perfect place for cool, rainy days!
🆓	08/09/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Parent & Toddler Art Adventures at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti MI
🆓	08/09/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓🎟	08/09/2018 10:30am-12:30pm	Tiny Tots Craft Watermelon at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor 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-8:45pm	Amigurumi Crochet Critter Joy at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	08/09/2018 6:30pm-8:30pm	Sounds and Sights on Thursday NIghts at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan
	08/09/2018 6:30pm-7:30pm	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
🆓	08/09/2018 7:00pm-7:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor 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 9:30am-10:30am	Stroller Strides at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically.
💙🆓	08/10/2018 10:00am-6:00pm	Dexter Daze at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan
	08/10/2018 10:00am-3:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This summer they are open Wednesday/Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p and Saturdays from 4-8:30p. Earlier Saturday and all day Sunday are reserved for parties. It's the perfect place for cool, rainy days!
🆓	08/10/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	08/10/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, 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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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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