Arbor Annie’s Weekend Roundup – August 3-5
When planning your weekend, be sure to factor in the I-94 closure. If you’re lucky, maybe you are out of town and won’t be inconvenienced by the closure.
Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks
While there is another month left of summer break, the events calendar has slowed down. I know for our family, August is the best time to travel since swim team and softball seasons are over.
When planning your travels around town this weekend, be sure to factor in the closure of WB I-94. We live near I-94 and use it quite a bit. It’s a good weekend for us to stay home.
Friday night has a lot of great events. Our top pick is Planet Viewing Party at AADL. It’s also First Friday Ypsilanti and First Friday at Domino Farm.
Saturday is Ann Arbor Pride. The kid zone activities are open from 10a-6p. While in Kerrytown, check out Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Taste of Music at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market (11a-1p). Or stop by the Downtown or Pittsfield Branch for Gummi Bear Engineering. My daughter enjoyed it earlier this summer.
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Movies
Quality 16 concludes their summer free movies with LEGO Batman Movie on Friday.
New in theaters this weekend is Christopher Robin. We loved the trailer and are really looking forward to the movie. I’m not sure it will fit our schedule this weekend, but maybe next weekend.
Continuing in theaters are the animated films Hotel Transylvania 3 and Teen Titans Go! Of course Incredibles 2 is our top animated pick.
Of the blockbuster action films, Ant-Man and The Wasp is still our top pick. Don’t miss our review and parental guidance before buying your tickets.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom continues and is a good choice for tweens and teens. Check out our review and parental guidance.
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Looking Forward to Next Week
The big event next week is the AADL’s 13th Annual LEGO Contest. It’s an annual tradition for us even when my daughter doesn’t have an entry. It’s not too late to start one this weekend!
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/06/2018
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Mondays with Mark - Master Building with Mark
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2018
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Faux Calligraphy
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/06/2018
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Summer Carillon Concert Series: Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra
at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/07/2018
10:00am |
Summer Movie Clubhouse - The Emoji Movie
at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2018
10:00am-11:00am |
Tummy Times
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Paper Bag Astronaut Helmets
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2018
2:00pm-2:45pm |
Creature Features
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/07/2018
6:30pm-8:00pm |
Exploring Citizen Science
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/08/2018
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - The Star
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/08/2018
10:00am-11:00am |
Nature Storytime - Buzzin' Bugs
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Penny Batteries
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/08/2018
7:00pm-7:45pm |
Ukulele Party!
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
9:00am-3:00pm |
AADL's 13th Annual LEGO Contest - Entry Drop-Off
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/09/2018
10:00am |
Emagine Summer Kids Movie - The Star
at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/09/2018
10:30am-12:30pm |
Tiny Tots Craft Watermelon
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
11:30am-1:00pm |
Sonic Lunch - Bettye LaVette with special guest Antwaun Stanley
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/09/2018
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Family Workshop: The Music Creator's Toolbox with John Churchville
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
6:00pm-8:30pm |
AADL's 13th Annual LEGO Contest - Open Viewing
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan AADL's 13th Annual LEGO Contest will be held at Kensington Hotel near Briarwood Mall where it has been for the last couple of years. Whether your child (or you) have submitted an entry, it is a lot of fun to check out all of the creative entries. The event is typically less...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
6:30pm-8:45pm |
Amigurumi Crochet Critter Joy
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/09/2018
7:00pm-7:45pm |
Traveling Tales
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
10:00am-6:00pm |
Dexter Daze
at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
DIY Dinosaur Tail
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/10/2018 - 08/12/2018
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Young Scientist Presentations with the U of M Natural History Museum
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/10/2018
6:30pm-8:00pm |
Michigan Science Center Presents: Science Rocks!
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
All Weekend Events
Thursday, August 2, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
08/02/2018 - 08/03/2018
All Day |
HHGC Herb Fowler Junior Championship
at Huron Hills Golf Course, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Friday, August 3, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
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08/03/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
9:30am-11:30am |
Saline Parks Rec on the Go
at Mill Pond Park, Saline Michigan |
08/03/2018
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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| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2018
10:00am-11:30am |
Big Latch On
at The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/03/2018
10:00am-4:00pm |
Domino World
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 08/03/2018
10:00am |
LEGO Batman Movie - Free Morning Movies
at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI |
08/03/2018
10:00am-3:00pm |
Open Play
at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This summer they are open Wednesday/Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p and Saturdays from 4-8:30p. Earlier Saturday and all day Sunday are reserved for parties. It's the perfect place for cool, rainy days! |
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| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/03/2018
10:00am-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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08/03/2018
11:30am-3:30pm |
Sonic Workshop
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
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08/03/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Tot Splash
at Veterans Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Polymer Clay Hedgehog
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Polymer Clay Hedgehog
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/03/2018 - 08/05/2018
2:00pm-10:00am |
Family Campout
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/03/2018
5:00pm-8:00pm |
First Friday at the Farm
at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2018
5:00pm-10:00pm |
First Friday Ypsilanti
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/03/2018
6:30pm |
Dexter Summer Concerts: Randy Brock Band
at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 08/03/2018
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Family Game Night
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
08/03/2018
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/03/2018
9:00pm-11:00pm |
Planet Viewing Party
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Saturday, August 4, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
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08/04/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
8:00am-1:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
8:00am-12:00pm |
Saline Famers Market
at S. Ann Arbor St Saline, Saline MI |
08/04/2018
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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| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
9:00am-1:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Depot Town, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2018
10:00am-6:00pm |
Ann Arbor Pride - Kid Zone
at County Parking Lot, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/04/2018
10:00am-3:30pm |
Open Play
at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This spring they are open WednesdayThursday/Friday from 10a-3p and Saturdays from 10:30-3:30p. It's the perfect place for cool, rainy days! |
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08/04/2018
10:30am |
The Little Scientists Club
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2018
11:00am-1:00pm |
A2SO Taste of Music
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI 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. Bow a violin, pluck a cello, buzz a trumpet, blow through a flute, and play other instruments you see and...Read More |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
11:00am |
Storytime and Activities Featuring Cece Loves Science
at Barnes & Noble Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2018
11:30am |
Crazy Aaron's Putty
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
08/04/2018
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Jedi Academy
at Ring of Steel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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08/04/2018
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Creature Encounters - Kangaroos!
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Gummi Bear Engineering
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/04/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Gummi Bear Engineering
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/04/2018
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Open Swim
at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
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| 💙 | 08/04/2018
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Summer Splash Days
at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/04/2018
3:00pm-5:00pm |
FLY Weekend Edition
at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti MI |
| 💙 | 08/04/2018
8:30pm-10:30pm |
Dive-In Movie - Coco
at Fuller Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, August 5, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 08/05/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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| 🆓 | 08/05/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
08/05/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 💙🎟 | 08/05/2018
9:00am-12:00pm |
Goldfish Kids Triathlon
at Skyline High School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/05/2018
10:00am-6:00pm |
Ann Arbor Pride Picnic
at Wheeler Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 08/05/2018
12:30pm-2:00pm |
Picnic with Pollinators
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
08/05/2018
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Creature Encounters - Kangaroos!
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 08/05/2018
1:00pm-1:40pm |
Dancing Babies with Robin Robinson
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/05/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Drawing for Kids
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 08/05/2018
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Survival Camp!
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/05/2018
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Gemini in the Courtyard
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 08/05/2018
2:00pm-3:30pm |
Minecraft Workshop
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 08/05/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Spinning Dot Theatre presents Only A Day at Cultivate!
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
08/05/2018
3:00pm |
Matt Watrobe - Concert in the Park
at Burns Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 08/05/2018
3:00pm-4:30pm |
Summer 2018 Children's Garden Pop-Up
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
08/05/2018
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Family Swim
at Goldfish Swim School, 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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