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
Wednesday is Harry Potter’s Birthday. There are a few events on the calendar to celebrate…or maybe just enjoy a movie night or family story time. We’re currently listening to the audio book of Goblet of Fire.
Our top AADL library picks for the week are Mo Willems Headbands, Ultimate Design Challenge, and Summer Game Mixer. Also, Friday is Planet Rock Climbing 101 for Teens – a free climbing event for teens (grade 6-12) at Planet Rock sponsored by the library. Advanced registration is required because space is limited. My daughter did this 2 years ago and loved it. Finally, don’t forget to finish up your entries for the AADL LEGO Contest which is on Sunday.
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It looks to be a pretty good week weather wise with temps in the low to mid 80s with a chance of rain only on Monday. That means it’s a great week to be outdoors.
Check out our places to get wet. We went kayaking on Saturday, 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.
Blueberry Picking is still a great option.
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 16concludes their series this weekend with A Dog’s Way Home. Cinemark plays Sherlock Gnomes on Tuesday (and runs through August 13). Emagine has Minions on Wednesday and Thursday (and runs through August 15)
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 earlier this month and is a great choice.
Toy Story 4 is still going strong. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
Avengers Endgame comes to digital release this week. It would be a good option for teens who are traveling or on a rainy day.
I apologize, Dora and the Lost City of Gold opens on Friday., August 9. I originally had it listed for August 2 and missed the announcement that it moved to the date vacated by Artemis Fowl which will release next May.
Dora is followed by The Angry Birds Movie 2 on August 16.
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Looking Forward to Next Weekend
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/03/2019
9:00am-5:00pm |
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2019
10:00am-2:00pm |
2nd Annual Bike Rodeo
at EMU Convocation Center, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Ann Arbor Pride
at Jim Toy Community Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/03/2019
8:30pm-10:30pm |
Dive-In Movie - LEGO Movie 2
at Fuller Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2019
9:00am-1:00pm |
AADL's 14th Annual LEGO Contest - Entry Drop-Off
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/04/2019
9:00am-5:00pm |
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2019
12:00pm-4:00pm |
Ann Arbor Pride Picnic
at Wheeler Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/04/2019
1:30pm-3:00pm |
Caden's Car Show
at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2019
4:00pm-6:30pm |
AADL's 14th Annual LEGO Contest - Open Viewing
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan AADL's 14th Annual LEGO Contest will be held at Kensington Hotel near Briarwood Mall where it has been for the last couple of years. Note that the contest moves to a Sunday this year. Whether your child (or you) have submitted an entry, it is a lot of fun to check out...Read More |
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All Weekday Events
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 07/30/2019
6:30pm-8:00pm |
Summer Game Mixer
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Thursday, August 1, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
08/01/2019
All Day |
HHGC Herb Fowler Junior Championship
at Huron Hills Golf Course, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/01/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Westside Farmers Market
at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Friday, August 2, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/02/2019
12:00pm-3:00pm |
Planet Rock Climbing 101 for Teens
at Planet Rock, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
5:00pm-10:00pm |
First Friday Ypsilanti
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
