Arbor Annie’s Weekend Roundup – August 23-25
Are you wondering what to do this weekend? Arbor Annie has the best events and activity suggestions for the weekend.
Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks
The big event this weekend is YpsiFest (formerly the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival). The YpsiFest runs from 2p Friday through Sunday evening. It has been a few years since we attended, but the Heritage Festival was always one of our favorites.
If you don’t head to Ypsi, check out the animals with An Evening with The Creature Conservancy for Teens & Adults at Malletts Creek Library or watch a Movie Under the Stars – LEGO Movie 2.
There are two theater groups performing this weekend: Mary Poppins The Musical presented by the FGRHS Dramalums and Miss Nelson is Missing presented by Dexter Community Players
Do you have a child who loves trains? This is the weekend for them! Thomas the Train rolls into Flint’s Crossroads Village for their last weekend. We loved Day Out with Thomas when my daughter was younger.
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The weekend weather is on the cool side, but it’s one of the last weekends to take advantage of local pools. Sunday is currently looking like the warmer day. Be sure to check the article for updates. Blue Heron Bay is closed for the season, but Fuller Park Pool is extending their season.
Blueberry Picking is still available this weekend although Dexter Blueberry Farm expects their season to end on Sunday.
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Movies
The summer movie season is over with no more kid friendly releases until next month. But, there are still several options in local theaters.
Angry Birds 2 goes into its second weekend. They are certainly pushing it with TV show tie-ins. We saw a very difficult themed obstacle on American Ninja Warrior last week. And watched a Kids Baking Championship also had an Angry Birds theme this week.
Blinded by the Light might be a good choice for music-loving teens…or parents who love the music of Bruce Springsteen. I haven’t seen it so I can’t provide a review.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold opened two weeks ago. Also new that weekend was 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 has been in theaters since last month. I loved the original, and didn’t feel the need to rush out to see the new one.
Spider-Man Far From Home is still in theaters. With the news this week of the breakdown of the relationship between Sony and Marvel over Spiderman, this may be Spidey’s last appearance in the MCU. Be sure to check our review if you haven’t seen it yet. Last weekend we watch Avengers Endgame which came out on BluRay/DVD last week. I got our copy at Target.
Toy Story 4 is still in limited showings. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
Other upcoming Family Friendly movies from fall until next spring:
- September 27 – Abominable
- October 4 – Joker
- October 11 – The Addams Family
- October 18 – Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
- November 1 – Terminator: Dark Fate (rating not released yet)
- November 22 – Frozen 2
- November 22 – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- December 6 – Playmobil: The Movie
- December 13 – Jumanji: The Next Level
- December 20 – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- December 20 – Cats
- December 25 – Little Women
- December 25 – Spies in Disguise
- January 17 – The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle
- February 14 – Sonic the Hedgehog
- March 6 – Onward
- March 27 – Mulan
- March 27 – The Queen’s Corgi
- April 3 – The New Mutants
- April 17 – Trolls World Tour
- May 1 – Black Widow
- May 15 – Scoob
- May 22 – The SpongeBob Movie: It’s a Wonderful Sponge
- May 29 – Artemis Fowl
- June 5 – Wonder Woman 1984
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Looking Forward to Next Week
It’s the last week of summer vacation. Be sure to plan for increased traffic next week with UM & EMU students moving back into town.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/26/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/26/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
Summer 2019 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/26/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Polymer Clay Balloon Animals
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/26/2019
5:30pm-6:30pm |
Family Food Tasting: Explore the World of Chocolate
at Zingerman’s Next Door, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/26/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Night
at Dexter A&W, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/27/2019
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 |
| 💙 | 08/27/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/27/2019
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Ultimate Design Challenge
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/27/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Back to School Bookmarks
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/27/2019
5:00pm-5:45pm |
Zero Waste with Jeanie!
at The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/27/2019
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. |
| 💙 | 08/28/2019
9:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Fair
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/28/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Theater Games Workshop with Wild Swan
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/28/2019
4:00pm-7:00pm |
Block Party
at Washtenaw County Health Department, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/28/2019
7:00pm |
Summer Classic: La La Land
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/29/2019
9:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Fair
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/29/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Michigan State Fair
at Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/29/2019
10:00am-11:00am |
Musical Playdate
at Robinsongs for Kids, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/29/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/29/2019
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas with special guest Jacob Sigman
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/29/2019
2:00pm-6:00pm |
A2SO Taste of Music
at Pittsfield Charter Township Administration Building, 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 Pittsfield Farmers Market on August 29 Bow a violin, pluck a cello, buzz a trumpet,...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | 08/29/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Kid's Music Lab
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/30/2019
9:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Fair
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/30/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Michigan State Fair
at Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/30/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/30/2019
2:00pm-2:45pm |
Dancing Babies with Dianne Dudley
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/30/2019
4:00pm-5:00pm |
LEGO Play Day
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/30/2019
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Bike-in : Ice Cream
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/31/2019
9:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Fair
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/31/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Michigan State Fair
at Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/31/2019
12:00pm-3:00pm |
Back to School Bash
at Prospect Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/31/2019
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Summer Game 2018 GAME OVER Gala
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/31/2019
4:00pm-11:00pm |
German Park Picnic
at German Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 09/01/2019
9:00am-11:00pm |
Saline Fair
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 09/01/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Michigan State Fair
at Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 09/01/2019
1:30pm-6:30pm |
Dancing in the Streets
at Main Street Area, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 09/01/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Kerry Tales with Mother Goose
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 09/01/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Sundays in the Garden: Seth Bernard & Jordan Hamilton
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙 | 09/02/2019
10:00am-9:00pm |
Michigan State Fair
at Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi Michigan |
| 💙 | 09/02/2019
1:00pm-6:00pm |
Saline Fair - Rides Only
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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Saturday, August 17, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 08/17/2019 - 08/25/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Sock Puppets
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
Friday, August 23, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 08/23/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Chelsea Community Fair
at Chelsea Fairgrounds, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/23/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: The Steam Team Tour 2019
at Crossroads Village, Flint Michigan |
08/23/2019
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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| 💙 | 08/23/2019
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 |
| 🆓 | 08/23/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
The Breastfeeding Cafe- Group for mothers and babies
at The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/23/2019
10:00am-11:00am |
Zero Waste with Jeanie!
at The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/23/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/23/2019
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Drop-In Craft: Sun Prints
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/23/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Friendship Bracelets
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/23/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Simple Instrument Craft
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/23/2019
2:00pm-11:59pm |
YpsiFest - Heritage, Arts & Entertainment
at Riverside Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/23/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/23/2019
4:30pm-7:00pm |
TGIF Date While We Make
at MAKE ART STUDIO, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙 | 08/23/2019
5:00pm-9:00pm |
Pets & Pajamas Movie Night
at Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/23/2019
6:00pm-9:00pm |
Euchre Change a Life! - Ann Arbor
at 2|42 Community Church, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 🆓 | 08/23/2019
6:30pm |
Dexter Summer Concerts: Men in Black
at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/23/2019
7:00pm-8:30pm |
An Evening with The Creature Conservancy for Teens & Adults
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/23/2019
7:30pm-9:30pm |
Family Mew-vie Night
at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/23/2019
7:30pm-9:45pm |
Mary Poppins The Musical presented by the FGRHS Dramalums
at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/23/2019
8:00pm-11:00pm |
Movie in the Park - Night Under the Stars - LEGO Movie 2
at Lillie Park South, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Saturday, August 24, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/24/2019
8:00am-1:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/24/2019
8:00am-12:00pm |
Saline Famers Market
at S. Ann Arbor St Saline, Saline MI |
| 🆓 | 08/24/2019
9:00am-1:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Depot Town, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/24/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Chelsea Community Fair
at Chelsea Fairgrounds, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/24/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: The Steam Team Tour 2019
at Crossroads Village, Flint Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2019
10:00am-10:45am |
Japanese Story Time
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/24/2019
10:00am-6:00pm |
Teacher Appreciation Day!
at the Scrap Box, Ann Arbor Mi |
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2019
10:00am-11:59pm |
YpsiFest - Heritage, Arts & Entertainment
at Riverside Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
08/24/2019
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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| 💙 | 08/24/2019
11:00am-8:00pm |
DIYpsi Summer Festival
at Arbor Brewing Company (Corner Brewery), Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/24/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Mommy & Me Event
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2019
11:00am-6:00pm |
Parkridge Summer Festival
at Parkridge Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Story Time & Craft Hour - Explore World Cuisine
at Nicola’s Books, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/24/2019
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Jungle Adventure Camp!
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/24/2019
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Miss Nelson is Missing presented by Dexter Community Players
at Columbus Hall & Banquet Center, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/24/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Mommy & Me Event
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/24/2019
3:00pm-3:20pm |
Science Forum Demo: Cow's Eye Disection
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/24/2019
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 |
| 💙 | 08/24/2019
7:30pm-9:45pm |
Mary Poppins The Musical presented by the FGRHS Dramalums
at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, August 25, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/25/2019
9:00am-11:00am |
All-Girls Skate Instruction
at Ann Arbor Skate Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/25/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: The Steam Team Tour 2019
at Crossroads Village, Flint Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/25/2019
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 |
| 💙🆓 | 08/25/2019
10:00am-10:00pm |
Zap Zone 25th Anniversary & World Record Attempt
at Zap-Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/25/2019
11:00am-6:00pm |
YpsiFest - Heritage, Arts & Entertainment
at Riverside Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/25/2019
12:00pm-6:00pm |
DIYpsi Summer Festival
at Arbor Brewing Company (Corner Brewery), Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/25/2019
12:00pm-3:00pm |
Webster Farmers Market
at Crossroads Community Center, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/25/2019
1:30pm |
Summer Classic: La La Land
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/25/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Craft Stick Catapults
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/25/2019
2:00pm-4:15pm |
Mary Poppins The Musical presented by the FGRHS Dramalums
at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/25/2019
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Miss Nelson is Missing presented by Dexter Community Players
at Columbus Hall & Banquet Center, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/25/2019
3:00pm-3:20pm |
Science Forum Demo: Cow's Eye Disection
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/25/2019
3:30pm-5:00pm |
Neighborhood Gathering at Garden Homes Park
at Garden Homes Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/25/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Sundays in the Garden: Abigail Stauffer & Kate Peterson
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
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