Arbor Annie’s Weekend Roundup – August 24-26
This weekend is highlighted by YpsiFest, Thunder Over Michigan, Day Out with Thomas, Chelsea Fair, and Michigan Football’s Open Practice. Plus, don’t forget to plan around I-94 closures.
Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks
It’s a great weekend for kids who love vehicles. See fighter planes at Thunder Over Michigan, Touch a Truck at YpsiFest, and visit with Thomas at Crossroads Village in Flint. My daughter absolutely loved Day Out with Thomas as a preschooler.
Particularly with big events in Ypsilanti and Chelsea this weekend, many families may be impacted by the closure of WB I-94 and some ramps between I-94 & US-23 ramps.
The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival was one of our favorite yearly events. They’ve rebranded to YpsiFest with less focus on history, and an added focus on local music and arts.
I’ve always wanted to attend the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, but have never made it. Tickets are fairly expensive, but we can see some flyovers from our house.
Ad:
You can also head west for the Chelsea Community Fair. (Just don’t plan to use I-94 until after M14).
Michigan Football’s Open Practice on Sunday evening is the perfect way to wrap-up the weekend. Kids even get to run on the field after practice.
There are only two weekends left to enjoy some of our 11 Places to Get Wet this Summer. Our plans this weekend include both Rolling Hills Water Park and Jump Island – Hopefully the weather cooperates.
Top Weekend Event Picks
Friday Picks
Saturday Picks
Sunday Picks
Movies
We have two top movie picks this weekend. First, is Sing Along Beauty & the Beast on Sunday at Michigan Theater. Second, the classic 2001: A Space Odyssey is in theaters at select IMAX screens including the Cinemark in Ypsilanti.
New this weekend is A.X.L. about a robotic dog. I don’t know much about the film, but it is rated PG.
We saw Christopher Robin last weekend. While we all enjoyed it, the movie is better for adults and older kids than younger kids.
Continuing in theaters are the animated films Hotel Transylvania 3 and Incredibles 2 – we loved Incredibles 2.
If you haven’t seen Ant-Man and The Wasp, we really enjoyed it. Be sure to check our review and parental guidance before heading to the theater.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom continues in limited showings. Check out our review and parental guidance.
Upcoming Sponsored Events
Thank you to our advertisers for sponsoring these event listings:
Looking Forward to Next Week
Next week is the last week of summer. The events calendar is pretty light, but is highlighted by the Saline Fair.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 08/28/2018
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Stenciled Tote Bags
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/29/2018
5:30pm-6:30pm |
Just for Kids: Explore the World of Bread
at Zingerman’s Deli, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/29/2018
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Magnet Boards Workshop
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/30/2018
10:30am-11:00am |
STOREytime with Alison
at The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/30/2018
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - Theo Katzman with special guest Jacob Sigman
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/30/2018
4:00pm-5:15pm |
Free Tinkergarten Class
at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Ad:
All Weekend Events
Friday, August 24, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Sweet Treat Clay Charms
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Sweet Treats Clay Charms
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🎟 | 08/24/2018
6:00pm-9:00pm |
Ann Arbor Euchre Tournament
at 2|42 Community Church, Ann Arbor MI |
Saturday, August 25, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 08/25/2018
11:00am-5:00pm |
Ann Arbor Wayzgoose & Printing Festival
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/25/2018
12:00pm-2:00pm |
End of Summer Moana Meet & Greet
at McPherson Local, Saline Michigan |
08/25/2018
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Creature Encounters - Kangaroos!
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, August 26, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
08/26/2018
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Creature Encounters - Kangaroos!
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 08/26/2018
1:00pm-2:30pm |
Two Layer Soda Tab Flower
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/26/2018
3:00pm-6:00pm |
Fall 2018 Open House
at Ballet Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/26/2018
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Family Drum Circle
at Robinsongs for Kids, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/26/2018
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Open Football Practice
at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Latest posts by Anna Mae (see all)
- Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park Playground – Tuesday Playground Profile – August 20, 2019
- Ann Arbor Back to School Guide – August 20, 2019
- Arbor Annie’s Weekday Roundup – August 19-23 – August 19, 2019
