Arbor Annie’s Weekend Roundup – August 2-4
Are you wondering what to do this weekend? Arbor Annie has the best events and activity suggestions for the weekend. Big events include Thunder Over Michigan, Ann Arbor Pride, and the AADL LEGO Contest
Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks
The event calendar is in a bit of an August slump. I know for our family, August is the best time to travel since swim team and softball seasons are over. While there are a few big events, the overall list is fairly short.
The Ann Arbor District Library LEGO Contest moves to the weekend this year. There’s still time to finish your entry on Saturday before drop-off on Sunday. Then check out all the amazing creations on Sunday evening!
This weekend is Thunder Over Michigan Air Show on Saturday and Sunday, a late add to the event calendar. I saw some of the planes circling overhead on Wednesday night.
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The first weekend is also Ann Arbor Pride. They have a kid-zone on Saturday and the family picnic on Sunday at Wheeler Park.
Be sure to check out our list of Local pools, water parks, and spray grounds. The weather looks great for water activities – warm and no rain. We had a great time kayaking the Cascades from Argo to Gallup last weekend.
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Movies
Quality 16 concludes their summer free movies with a Dog’s Way Home on Friday.
The Lion King opened a couple weekends ago. Did you see 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 in limited showings. Be sure to check our review and make plans to see it yourself.
Aladdin is also still in theaters.
Other upcoming Family Friendly movies through the summer are:
- August 9 – Dora and the Lost City of Gold
- August 16 – The Angry Birds Movie 2
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Friday, August 2, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
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08/02/2019
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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08/02/2019
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
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08/02/2019
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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08/02/2019
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. |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:00am |
A Dog's Way Home - Free Morning Movies
at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI |
08/02/2019
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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| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
Korean Games & Crafts
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:00am-7:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:00am-11:30am |
The Breastfeeding Cafe- Group for mothers and babies
at The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/02/2019
10:00am-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/02/2019
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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| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/02/2019
12:00pm-3:00pm |
Planet Rock Climbing 101 for Teens
at Planet Rock, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/02/2019
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🎟 | 08/02/2019 - 08/04/2019
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout #1
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Sock Puppets
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Sock Puppets
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
4:00pm |
LEGO Play Day
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
08/02/2019
4:30pm-7:00pm |
TGIF Date While We Make
at MAKE ART STUDIO, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙 | 08/02/2019
5:00pm-8:00pm |
First Friday at the Farm
at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/02/2019
5:00pm-10:00pm |
First Friday Ypsilanti
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/02/2019
6:30pm |
Dexter Summer Concerts: Ranson Jones
at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
08/02/2019
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Saturday, August 3, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
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08/03/2019
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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08/03/2019
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
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08/03/2019
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
8:00am-1:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
8:00am-12:00pm |
Saline Famers Market
at S. Ann Arbor St Saline, Saline MI |
08/03/2019
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. |
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| 💙 | 08/03/2019
9:00am-5:00pm |
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
9:00am-1:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Depot Town, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
9:30am-11:00am |
MomShare Group
at Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor 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
10:00am-10:30am |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
10:00am-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
08/03/2019
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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| 💙 | 08/03/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Paint a Pallet
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
11:00am-11:20am |
Science Forum Demo: Counting Cells
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🎟 | 08/03/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Suzuki Baby/Toddler Music Class
at Suzuki Music Classes, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
1:00pm-1:15pm |
Scientist in the Forum
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2019
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Saturday Sampler Tour: Read & Look "In Egyptian Times"
at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2019
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Superhero Academy
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
3:00pm-3:20pm |
Science Forum Demo: Cow's Eye Disection
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/03/2019
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Strum & Drum
at Oz’s Music, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
3:30pm-3:45pm |
Biodiversity Lab Chat
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/03/2019
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Kid's Open Stage
at Oz’s Music, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/03/2019
4:00pm-4:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/03/2019
6:30pm |
Makeup Breakdown
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Hands-On Museum is offering special workshops all summer long. Learn though hands-on creation! Makeup Breakdown, an organization for youth education and empowerment, will be presenting a chapstick making event in partnership with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Participants will be able to create their own chapstick from all natural...Read More |
| 💙 | 08/03/2019
8:30pm-10:30pm |
Dive-In Movie - LEGO Movie 2
at Fuller Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
| Date/Time | Event | |
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08/04/2019
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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08/04/2019
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
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08/04/2019
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 💙🆓 | 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
10:00am-10:40am |
CANCELLED - Dancing Babies with Monica Higman
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
10:00am-10:30am |
Museum Highlights Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/04/2019
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 |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
11:00am-11:20am |
Science Forum Demo: Counting Cells
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2019
12:00pm-4:00pm |
Ann Arbor Pride Picnic
at Wheeler Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
12:00pm-5:00pm |
Summer of Science
at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
1:00pm-1:15pm |
Scientist in the Forum
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 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
3:00pm-4:30pm |
Dan Hall - Concert in the Park
at Burns Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
3:00pm-3:20pm |
Science Forum Demo: Cow's Eye Disection
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
3:30pm-3:45pm |
Biodiversity Lab Chat
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 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 |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2019
4:00pm-4:30pm |
Wonderful World of Whales Tour
at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/04/2019
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2019
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Sundays in the Garden: Hullabaloo
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti 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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