Arbor Annie’s Christmas Weekend Roundup – December 21-25
With school ending Friday and Christmas on Tuesday, I know our family will be busy with baking, final shopping, and wrapping presents. Since many families are busy with holiday prep, families, and travel, the event list is pretty short this weekend.
Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks
This weekend’s events are heavily slanted to holiday events.
There are a couple of Parents Night Out options. These will give you a couple kid-free hours to finish shopping or do some gift wrapping.
Check out our Santa Sightings list for any kids who want to fit in a last minute visit to Santa – hopefully not to add something to their wish list.
With Monday being Christmas Eve, many places are closed or closing early. Tuesday (Christmas Day) seems to be limited to movie theaters and probably a few restaurants.
Find more Christmas events in our Christmas Guide.
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With Monday being Christmas Eve, many places are closed or closing early. Tuesday (Christmas Day) seems to be limited to movie theaters and probably a few restaurants.
Also, it’s a great time to make sure your child is signed up for a Winter Break Camp. There are lots of options especially for the first week of January. Leslie Science Center even offers camp on New Years Day!
Top Weekend Event Picks
Friday Picks
Saturday Picks
Sunday Picks
Monday (Christmas Eve) Picks
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Movies
New movies this weekend are Mary Poppins Returns, Aquaman, and Bumblebee. Personally, I am most excited about Mary Poppins Returns. I know my husband really wants to see Bumblebee.
Carrying over from last week is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, an animated Spider-man tale featuring Miles Morales as Spiderman in his dimension and encounters with different incarnations of Spiderman in different dimensions. It should be a great superhero movie choice for elementary students.
The limited release Once Upon a Deadpool which is a PG-13 version of Deadpool 2continues this week. My husband took our almost 13 year old daughter to see it last week. His assessment was that they toned down the language and eliminated some blood, but there were still adult themes that kept it at the upper edge of a PG-13.
If you haven’t seen it, we loved Ralph Breaks the Internet.
For a holiday movie, The Grinch is still in theaters.
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Looking Forward to the Rest of Winter Break
Arbor Annie is going to take a bit of a break over the holidays. She will be sending out her picks for Winter Break from December 26-January 6 sponsored by Hands-On Holidays at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. This break will allow me time to enjoy winter break with my family.
After winter break, Arbor Annie’s regular schedule will resume. We are also working on several guides for January publication on the website – Preschool Guide, K-12 School Guide, Summer Camp, Spring Break, Camps, and Photographers. If you want to list your school, camp, or photography business, please contact us for more information and free and upgraded listings.
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All Weekend Events
Friday, December 21, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
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12/21/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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12/21/2018
9:30am-10:30am |
Stroller Strides
at 2|42 Community Church, Ann Arbor MI 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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| 🆓 | 12/21/2018
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 12/21/2018
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 12/21/2018
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🎟 | 12/21/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
12/21/2018
12:00pm-2:00pm |
Public Swim
at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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12/21/2018
4:00pm-8:00pm |
Open Swim
at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙 | 12/21/2018
5:00pm-9:00pm |
Pets and Pajamas Movie Night
at Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/21/2018
5:00pm-8:00pm |
Santa Clay
at Ypsilanti Food Co-Op, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/21/2018
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Festive Friday
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/21/2018
6:00pm-9:00pm |
Parents Night Out
at Flipside Art Studio Dexter, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/21/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/21/2018
7:00pm-9:00pm |
Family Fun Night
at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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12/21/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
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12/21/2018
7:15pm-8:45pm |
Public Skate
at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🎟 | 12/21/2018
7:30pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Saturday, December 22, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
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12/22/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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12/22/2018
9:00am-10:00am |
Stroller Strides
at Briarwood Mall, 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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12/22/2018
9:30am-1:30pm |
Mermaid and Mermen Classes
at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🎟 | 12/22/2018
10:00am-12:00pm |
Art Club!
at Flipside Art Studio Dexter, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/22/2018
10:00am-2:00pm |
Santa Visits
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/22/2018
10:30am |
The Little Scientists Club
at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙 | 12/22/2018
11:00am-2:00pm |
Holiday Gift Making Workshop
at MAKE ART STUDIO, Ann Arbor MI |
12/22/2018
11:00am-2:00pm |
Open Skate
at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙🆓 | 12/22/2018
11:00am-2:00pm |
Santa Visits Yankee Air Museum
at Yankee Air Museum, Belleville Michigan |
| 🎟 | 12/22/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/22/2018
1:00pm-2:30pm |
All Ages Holiday Gnomes
at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/22/2018
1:00pm-2:30pm |
Open Gym
at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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12/22/2018
1:00pm-2:30pm |
Open Skate
at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI |
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12/22/2018
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Open Swim
at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 12/22/2018
1:00pm-1:30pm |
Winter Ballet Storytime Fun!
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/22/2018
2:30pm-4:30pm |
Public Skate
at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙 | 12/22/2018
2:30pm-6:00pm |
UM Men's Basketball with Santa
at Crisler Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 12/22/2018
3:00pm-5:00pm |
FLY Weekend Edition
at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/22/2018
3:00pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🎟 | 12/22/2018
5:30pm-8:30pm |
Parents Night Out
at PLAYlive Nation, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/22/2018
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
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| 💙🎟 | 12/22/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/22/2018
7:15pm-8:45pm |
Public Skate
at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🎟 | 12/22/2018
7:30pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, December 23, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
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12/23/2018
All Day |
Everyday Indoor Activities
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12/23/2018
11:00am-2:30pm |
Open Skate
at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI |
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| 💙 | 12/23/2018
11:00am-11:30am |
Special Christmas Themed Story Time & Craft
at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🎟 | 12/23/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
12/23/2018
1:00pm-2:30pm |
Open Skate
at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI |
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12/23/2018
1:00pm-6:00pm |
Open Swim
at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙🆓 | 12/23/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Cozy Collage Craft
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/23/2018
2:00pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/23/2018
3:15pm-5:30pm |
Public Skate
at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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12/23/2018
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
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| 💙🎟 | 12/23/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
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