Arbor Annie’s Weekend Picks June 15-17
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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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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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
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Paper Airplane Graphing
at Westgate 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 |
Japan Week: Sashiko Embroidery
at Downtown Branch of AADL, 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
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Gummi Bear Engineering
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 06/20/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Gummi Bear Engineering
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 06/20/2018
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Japan Week: Intro Workshop on Japanese Writing & Calligraphy
at Weiser Hall, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 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
6:00pm-8:30pm |
Japan Week - Letterpress Lab with Japanese Crests
at Downtown Branch of AADL, 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-3:30pm |
Build Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine
at Downtown Branch of AADL, 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
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| 🆓 | 06/15/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
06/15/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 💙🎟 | 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
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Westgate Branch of AADL, 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
5:15pm-6:15pm |
Zumba for Tweenz
at Peachy Fitness, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 💙 | 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 |
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
|
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| 🆓 | 06/16/2018
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 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 |
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| 💙 | 06/16/2018
10:00am-12:00pm |
Kids Club: Father's Day Card
at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan |
06/16/2018
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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| 💙🆓 | 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-1:00pm |
Jedi Academy
at Ring of Steel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 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-5:00pm |
Creature Encounters - Warthogs
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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06/16/2018
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Open Swim
at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
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| 💙🆓🎟 | 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 |
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| 🆓 | 06/16/2018
3:00pm-5:00pm |
FLY Weekend Edition
at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti MI |
| 🆓 | 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
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| 🆓 | 06/17/2018
All Day |
Everyday Outdoor Activities
|
06/17/2018
All Day |
Kids Eat Free
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| 💙🎟 | 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-5:00pm |
Creature Encounters - Warthogs
at The Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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| 🆓 | 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 |
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| 🆓 | 06/17/2018
2:00pm-3:30pm |
Minecraft Workshop
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor 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
6:30pm-8:00pm |
Fireside Fun – A Good Old-fashioned Campfire Circle
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 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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