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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All Weekend Events
Friday, August 2, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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💙🆓🎟 | 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 |
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Date/Time | Event | |
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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
9:30am-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
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
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 |