It’s the last day of school! Then, this weekend has lots of fun like the Comic Arts Festival and three Festivals that include Carnivals and Fireworks.

Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks

School’s out – well at least before lunch on Friday. Are you doing anything special to celebrate? We do breakfast every year.

After the last day of school, for us, the biggest event this weekend is the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival. My daughter and I had a great time in 2016 and are looking forward to attending again this year.

Top of the Park continues this weekend. Sunday’s movie is Kubo and the Two Strings. KidZone tents are Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo on Friday, Summers-Knoll School – Connect with Nature on Saturday, and Spectrum Therapy Center – Bubbles, Boats & Buried Treasure on Sunday.

There are more celebrations of different cultures this week with Japan Week starting on Sunday.

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week concludes on Friday. We haven’t made it out for Restaurant Week yet, but have a reservation for Friday night.

Celebrate the end of school with two special events – A2 Tech Trek and Mini Mastodon.

Strawberry Season continues to be strong. But, be sure to check with the farms for picking conditions before heading out – especially later in the day.

Saturday is going to be a busy day at Rolling Hills…They have Autism Swim Day in the morning at the Water Park and Get Outside Day in the general park in the afternoon.

It’s going to be a hot weekend. So, check out our 11 Places to Get Wet this Summer – Ann Arbor Pools, Water Parks, Spray Grounds, and more. 

Saturday is hopefully a day to go fly a kite at The Second Annual GrieveWell Kite Festival

This is also a weekend for Carnivals. There are three in the greater Ann Arbor Area…Belleville Strawberry Festival, Canton Liberty Fest, and Hamburg Fun Fest.

Both Canton Liberty Fest (Saturday) and Hamburg Fun Fest (Friday and Saturday) have fireworks this weekend.

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And now I need to issue an apology to all the great dads out there. For Mother’s Day we had an article on all the special activities. There are not as many activities planned for Father’s Day. With the end of school, there just are not the same level of activities around town. Here are some Father’s Day activity ideas.

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Friday Picks

Saturday Picks

Sunday Picks

Movies

With hot temperatures in the forecast, a movie is a great way to stay cool – and there is a great choice. After a 14 year wait, Incredibles 2 arrives in theaters. My daughter and I saw it on Monday and it is on par with the original.  Check out our review and the trailer.

Solo: A Star Wars Story continues in theaters. Check out our review and Parental Guidance before buying your tickets. 

If you still haven’t seen Avengers: Infinity War, we definitely recommend it. Check out our review and parental guidance. 

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October 27-December 1, 2018

Family Capoeira Class

Postponed

POSTPONED: Kids’ Superhero Night

November 18, 2018

Preschool Senses with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum at the JCC

November 22, 2018

Ann Arbor Turkey Trot – Thanksgiving Day

December 8 & 9

Randazzo Dance Company’s The Nutcracker

November 30, December 1-2, 7-9, 13-16, 18-23, 26-27

Holiday Nights

Looking Forward to Next Week

	Date/Time	Event
💙	06/18/2018 10:00am	Secret Life of Pets - Free Morning Movies at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	06/18/2018 10:30am-11:00am	Preschool Art Start at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/18/2018 10:30am-11:00am	Preschool Art Start at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/18/2018 4:30pm	Japan Week: Judo at Ann Arbor YMCA, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/18/2018 7:00pm-8:30pm	Lanyard Earbuds at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/19/2018 10:00am	Secret Life of Pets - Free Morning Movies at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI
💙	06/19/2018 10:00am	Summer Movie Clubhouse - The LEGO Ninjago Movie at Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 11:00am-12:00pm	Pillowcase Project at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 2:00pm-5:30pm	Japan Week: Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 3:00pm-4:00pm	DIY Summer Flower Crowns at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: FASCA - Taiwanese American Community Culture Event at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 7:00pm-8:30pm	Japan Week - Kokedama moss ball making at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/19/2018 8:00pm	CANCELLED - eVenti Verticali’s Wanted at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Aerial theater combines with video projections on a giant outdoor screen and concocts a mind-bending visual comedy extravaganza for all ages. Suspended in a world of animation, two Italian brothers play “cops and robbers" by hanging from ropes and harnesses against a vertical stage. Blending 2-D and 3-D, the brothers...Read More
💙🆓	06/19/2018 9:30pm	eVenti Verticali’s Wanted at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Aerial theater combines with video projections on a giant outdoor screen and concocts a mind-bending visual comedy extravaganza for all ages. Suspended in a world of animation, two Italian brothers play “cops and robbers" by hanging from ropes and harnesses against a vertical stage. Blending 2-D and 3-D, the brothers...Read More
💙	06/20/2018 10:00am	Emagine Summer Kids Movie - Smurfs: The Lost Village at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
💙	06/20/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Nature Storytime - Campfires at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙	06/20/2018 10:00am	Secret Life of Pets - Free Morning Movies at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI
💙🎟	06/20/2018 4:00pm-11:00pm	Ann Arbor Jaycees Summer Carnival at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan The Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival is an Ann Arbor tradition. It is held each June in the Pioneer High School parking lot. The Carnival includes rides, games, and food.
💙🆓	06/20/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: Vault of Midnight at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/20/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/20/2018 8:00pm	CANCELLED eVenti Verticali’s Wanted at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Aerial theater combines with video projections on a giant outdoor screen and concocts a mind-bending visual comedy extravaganza for all ages. Suspended in a world of animation, two Italian brothers play “cops and robbers" by hanging from ropes and harnesses against a vertical stage. Blending 2-D and 3-D, the brothers...Read More
💙🆓	06/20/2018 8:00pm	Marches - Grand and Spirited - Ann Arbor Civic Band at West Park Band Shell, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/20/2018 9:30pm	eVenti Verticali’s Wanted at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Aerial theater combines with video projections on a giant outdoor screen and concocts a mind-bending visual comedy extravaganza for all ages. Suspended in a world of animation, two Italian brothers play “cops and robbers" by hanging from ropes and harnesses against a vertical stage. Blending 2-D and 3-D, the brothers...Read More
💙🆓	06/20/2018 10:00pm-11:59pm	Minority Report: Top of the Park Movie at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Tonight's top of the Park movie is Minority Report Ad: Don't forget to check out the full Top of the Park Movie Lineup. Also, don't miss the KidZone tents earlier in the evening. Each night's KidZone is sponsored by a different local business, organization, or non-profit and provides fun interactive activities for...Read More
💙	06/21/2018 10:00am	Emagine Summer Kids Movie - Smurfs: The Lost Village at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
💙	06/21/2018 10:00am	Secret Life of Pets - Free Morning Movies at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	06/21/2018 11:00am-1:00pm	Japan Week: Family Art Studio: Place & Plate at University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/21/2018 11:30am-1:00pm	Sonic Lunch - JD McPherson with special guest Olivia Millerschin at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/21/2018 12:30pm	Story Time at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	06/21/2018 1:00pm-2:00pm	Star Weaving at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/21/2018 2:00pm-4:00pm	Japan Week: Family Art Studio: Place & Plate at University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	06/21/2018 4:00pm-11:00pm	Ann Arbor Jaycees Summer Carnival at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan The Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival is an Ann Arbor tradition. It is held each June in the Pioneer High School parking lot. The Carnival includes rides, games, and food.
💙🆓	06/21/2018 4:00pm-5:15pm	Free Tinkergarten Class at County Farm Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/21/2018 4:00pm-6:00pm	Japan Week: Japanese Video Games at James & Anne Duderstadt Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/21/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: AAHOM: Summer Science Fest at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/21/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/21/2018 7:30pm-9:00pm	The Magic of Patriotic Music and Pies Concert at Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	06/21/2018 8:45pm-10:45pm	SRSLY Cinema: Despicable Me 3 at Chelsea Clocktower, Chelsea Michigan
💙	06/22/2018 10:00am	Secret Life of Pets - Free Morning Movies at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	06/22/2018 2:00pm-3:30pm	Japan Week: Origami Workshop at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	06/22/2018 2:00pm-11:00pm	Michigan Challenge Balloon Festival at Howell High School, Howell Michigan
💙🎟	06/22/2018 4:00pm-11:00pm	Ann Arbor Jaycees Summer Carnival at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan The Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival is an Ann Arbor tradition. It is held each June in the Pioneer High School parking lot. The Carnival includes rides, games, and food.
💙🆓	06/22/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: International Institute and Center for Japanese Studies - Games from Around the World at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/22/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/22/2018 8:30pm-10:30pm	CANCELLED - Night Paddle at Gallup Park, Ann Arbor Michigan

All Weekend Events

Friday, June 15, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	06/15/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	06/15/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	06/15/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
💙🎟	06/15/2018 10:00am-10:00pm	Belleville Strawberry Festival at Downtown Belleville, Belleville Michigan
🆓	06/15/2018 10:00am-12:00pm	Camp Creativity - Slime Fridays at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/15/2018 10:00am	Despicable Me 3 - Free Morning Movies at Quality 16, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	06/15/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	06/15/2018 1:00pm-11:00pm	Canton Liberty Fest at Heritage Park, Canton Michigan
	06/15/2018 1:00pm-11:30pm	Hamburg Fun Fest at Manly Bennet Park, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🆓🎟	06/15/2018 2:00pm-3:30pm	Mini Mastodon at Mill Pond Park, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	06/15/2018 3:00pm-7:00pm	A2 Tech Trek at SPARK Central, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	06/15/2018 3:00pm-7:00pm	Dixboro Farmers Market at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/15/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/15/2018 5:00pm-9:00pm	Pets and Pajamas Movie Night at Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/15/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	06/15/2018 7:00pm	AFC Ann Arbor vs Kalamazoo FC - Superheroes and Soccer Stars at Skyline High School, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/15/2018 7:00pm-8:30pm	Artist Talk with Maris Wicks: Gorillas, Guts, and Gastropods (A2CAF Opening Event) at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	06/15/2018 7:00pm-8:30pm	Comics and the Art of Visual Communication with Scott McCloud at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	06/15/2018 7:00pm	Dexter Summer Concerts: Dexter Community Orchestra at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan

Saturday, June 16, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	06/16/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	06/16/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	06/16/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
🆓	06/16/2018 8:00am-1:00pm	Dexter Farmers Market at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan
🎟	06/16/2018 8:00am-11:00am	Liberty Run at Heritage Park, Canton Michigan
🆓	06/16/2018 8:00am-12:00pm	Saline Famers Market at S. Ann Arbor St Saline, Saline MI
💙	06/16/2018 9:00am-11:00am	Autism Swim Day at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	06/16/2018 9:00am-1:00pm	Ypsilanti Farmers Market at Depot Town, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🎟	06/16/2018 10:00am-10:00pm	Belleville Strawberry Festival at Downtown Belleville, Belleville Michigan
💙🎟	06/16/2018 10:00am-11:00pm	Canton Liberty Fest at Heritage Park, Canton Michigan
	06/16/2018 10:00am-11:30pm	Hamburg Fun Fest at Manly Bennet Park, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙	06/16/2018 10:00am-12:00pm	Kids Club: Father's Day Card at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/16/2018 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer Celebrations without Styrofoam at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/16/2018 11:00am-8:00pm	Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF) 2018 at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/16/2018 11:00am-2:00pm	Get Outside Day at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	06/16/2018 12:00pm-4:00pm	Rainbow Feathers Bird Adoption Event and Kids Craft at Pet Supplies Plus, Ann Arbor Michigan
	06/16/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🆓🎟	06/16/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	The Second Annual GrieveWell Kite Festival at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan
	06/16/2018 2:00pm-4:00pm	Summer Splash Days at Fuller Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	06/16/2018 4:00pm-5:00pm	Raptor Feeding at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	06/16/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: Summers-Knoll School - Connect with Nature at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/16/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan

Sunday, June 17, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	06/17/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	06/17/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	06/17/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
💙🎟	06/17/2018 9:00am-8:00pm	Belleville Strawberry Festival at Downtown Belleville, Belleville Michigan
💙	06/17/2018 11:00am-2:30pm	Free Lunch for Dad at Miss Kim, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/17/2018 12:30pm-5:30pm	Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF) 2018 at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	06/17/2018 1:00pm-2:00pm	Drawing for Kids at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/17/2018 1:00pm	Japan Week: A Letter to Momo at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI
	06/17/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🆓	06/17/2018 5:00pm-8:00pm	KidZone: Spectrum Therapy Center - Bubbles, Boats & Buried Treasure at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/17/2018 5:00pm-11:00pm	Top of the Park Music at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	06/17/2018 10:00pm-11:59pm	Kubo and the Two Strings: Top of the Park Movie at Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Michigan Tonight's top of the Park movie is Kubo and the Two Strings Ad: Don't forget to check out the full Top of the Park Movie Lineup. Also, don't miss the KidZone tents earlier in the evening. Each night's KidZone is sponsored by a different local business, organization, or non-profit and provides fun...Read More

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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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