Arbor Annie’s Weekend Roundup – August 9-11
Are you wondering what to do this weekend? Arbor Annie has the best events and activity suggestions for the weekend. Big events include Saline Summerfest, Dexter Daze, and the Soccer Game at Michigan Stadium.
Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks
Are you on vacation? I was on vacation this week which accounted for the lower number of articles this week. I’m using the weekend to recover and will have more great content starting on Monday.
Everyone on vacation means there are less activities planned for this weekend.
Ann Arbor will be extra busy this weekend with the Soccer game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Tickets are still available. The festivities kick off with a downtown concert on Friday night.
If you prefer American football, check out EMU’s Youth Day at the Factory.
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Head to Dexter or Saline for their summer celebrations: Dexter Daze and Saline Summerfest. Don’t miss the Dexter Daze fireworks on Saturday – the last fireworks of the season.
On, Sunday, there are a few great events. Michigan Theater has a Sing Along Sound of Music while the Ann Arbor District Library has Zelda Fest Downtown and Cardboard Maze Craft at Traverwood. I’d vote for Sound of Music, my daughter for Zelda Fest, but catching up from vacation (laundry, yard work, grocery shopping) will probably win out.
It looks like a great weekend – low 80s and clear, perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities. Be sure to check out our list of Local pools, water parks, and spray grounds. Or check out the Eco-themed Summer Splash Day at Fuller Park Pool.
Blueberry Picking is still available this weekend.
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Movies
Dora and the Lost City of Gold opens this weekend. Also new this weekend is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. It is rated PG-13, but based on a series of kids books that is aimed to grades 3-7.
The Lion King opened a couple weekends ago. Did you see it? Let us know what you thought.
Spider-Man Far From Home is still in theaters. Be sure to check our review if you haven’t seen it yet.
Toy Story 4 is still in limited showings. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
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Looking Forward to Next Week
Pittsfield Township is also going to try again with their National Night Out for Safety which was cancelled last week due to weather.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 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
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
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 |
| 💙 | 08/13/2019
10:00am |
Summer Movie Clubhouse - Despicable Me 3
at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti 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
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
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 |
| 💙 | 08/14/2019
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - An American Tail
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/14/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan 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
7:00pm |
Sing Along Sound of Music
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/15/2019
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - An American Tail
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 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-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival Kids Day!
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/15/2019
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - TBA with special guest Amy Petty
at Liberty Plaza, 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
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
5:00pm-8:00pm |
Summer Fling
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 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 |
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-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan 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
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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All Weekend Events
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 |
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| 💙 | 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 |
Saturday, August 10, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/10/2019
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2019
7:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Summerfest
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/10/2019
8:00am-1:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/10/2019
8:00am-12:00pm |
Saline Famers Market
at S. Ann Arbor St Saline, Saline MI |
| 🆓 | 08/10/2019
9:00am-1:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Depot Town, Ypsilanti 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-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Zilke Sunflower Festival
at Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan Michigan |
08/10/2019
10:30am-5:00pm |
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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| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/10/2019
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
3:00pm-3:20pm |
Science Forum Demo: Cow's Eye Disection
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 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 |
Sunday, August 11, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 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-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/11/2019
12:00pm-3:00pm |
Webster Farmers Market
at Crossroads Community Center, Dexter Michigan |
08/11/2019
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Critters Up Close
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙 | 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
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Kids' Game-Together
at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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08/11/2019
3:00pm-4:30pm |
Guy Louis - Concert in the Park
at Burns Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/11/2019
3:00pm-3:20pm |
Science Forum Demo: Cow's Eye Disection
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 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 |
08/11/2019
7:30pm-9:30pm |
Coloring with Cats
at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, 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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