With school off for a week and a half after Christmas, there is plenty of time for fun family activities. Check out Arbor Annie’s Winter Break Picks sponsored by Hands-On Holidays at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Arbor Annie’s Winter Break Picks

Looking at the calendar for winter break, this week is fairly light on activities as many people are still celebrating with families or traveling. The second week has a few more activities on the calendar.

That makes our sponsor the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum a great choice! Their Hands-On Holiday program is always one of the highlights of winter break. It’s a great place to take visiting family (remember grandparents are admitted free if you have a membership). Check out our review of the Museum from summer 2016.

The Ann Arbor District Library is usually a go-to for events when the kids are off from school. However, their only kid-friendly event this week is Thursday’s Mary Poppins Coloring Party. They do have more events over the weekend and next week including a Noon Year’s Eve Party! on Monday.

Don’t forget to check out our Winter Break Camp Guide. There are lots of options especially for the first week of January. Leslie Science Center even offers camp on New Years Day! Many programs offer daily or half-day registration if the kids just need a break.

Top Winter Break Picks

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Other Activity Ideas

Beyond the Event Calendar, there are plenty of other fun activities around town. While some activities like sledding or going for a hike are weather dependent, many of these are indoor options.

Activity Guides

Check out these activity roundups for ideas:

Ann Arbor Ice Skating Guide

There are several Ann Arbor Ice Skating Rinks available including both indoor and outdoor options in winter. Last year Ann Arbor added 3 natural outdoor rinks. Now that spring is here, only indoor options are available. As a child my favorite part of winter was ice skating. When I lived in Illinois, our neighborhood park offered outdoor ice skating (basically it was a gully that was flooded each winter). My school bus took me by the park on the way home so I could check for ice conditions. However, with two younger siblings my mom had to bundle up and bring with us, I probably didn't ...
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Ann Arbor Playground Profiles

Are you looking for a new Ann Arbor Playground to visit? Be sure to check out our Ann Arbor Playground Profiles. If there is one thing that Ann Arbor has in abundance, it is parks. The City of Ann Arbor owns and operates 159 parks. That doesn't even count Washtenaw County Parks, or parks in Pittsfield Township, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline, etc. While the 159 parks number includes all parks and nature areas, our Playground Profile Series will focus only on parks with playgrounds. A new Playground Profile will be published each Tuesday this summer. The series will continue into the ...
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Our Top 5 Ann Arbor Area Museums for Kids

Museums are a great choice year round. They are a great option for rainy summer days (or really hot days when the air conditioning is a welcome relief). They are also a great option for freezing cold winter days. There are a number of great museums in and around Ann Arbor that are a great choice for a family visit. Below are my Family's Picks as our 5 Favorite Ann Arbor Museums for Kids. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum offers a fun interactive visit with plenty to explore for all ages. The Preschool Gallery is perfect ...
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Indoor Swimming Pool Guide

My daughter loves swimming! When she was younger, I found that swimming periodically would help her maintain her swimming skills. Fortunately there are a number of Ann Arbor Indoor Pool options so kids can swim year round. Swimming Pools The Ann Arbor Indoor Pools below are open to the general public with a daily admission fee. Pools that require a membership are not included in this list. Mack Pool Ann Arbor Parks operates Mack Indoor Pool. They offer open swim daily. Program offerings for children include swim lessons, Mermaid and Mermen Classes, Log Rolling, and Swim Team. They also offer adult training programs. Don't miss their Dive In Movies ...
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Day Trips from Ann Arbor – Travel Thursday

For today's Travel Thursday post, we are staying closer to home with recommendations for Day Trips from Ann Arbor. They're perfect for days off from school and in the summer. Amusement Parks Amusement Parks are a great day trip in summer, as well as late spring and early fall weekends (check their operating schedule). If you've been reading Ann Arbor with Kids for any length of time, you know my family loves amusement parks. There are two amusement parks that make great day trips from Ann Arbor. The closest amusement park to Ann Arbor is Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio which ...
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5 Family Friendly Ann Arbor Hikes | Ask An Ann Arbor Expert

Are you looking for Family Friendly Ann Arbor Hikes? Pittsfield Township Mom Annie founded Hike It Baby Ann Arbor. In today’s Ask an Ann Arbor Expert post, she brings us 5 of her favorite Family Friendly Ann Arbor Hikes. With over 160 parks in the city of Ann Arbor, it can be intimidating to pick one to explore - especially when you have little ones in tow! Are there bathrooms? Is it shady? Can we bring the stroller? I have compiled a (non-comprehensive) list of 5 of Hike it Baby Ann Arbor’s favorite family-friendly hikes in Ann Arbor. We hope ...
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The Best Ann Arbor Sledding Hills

Ann Arbor offers a number of great sledding hills! Which is your favorite? We have reviewed several hills over the last few years. Ann Arbor Sledding Profiles At Home We have a tiny hill in our backyard which is perfect for my daughter when it is still snowing and road conditions are not good. (It also allows me to stay indoors). Other Ann Arbor Sledding Hills A few times I have suggested trying out new hills, but my husband prefers to go with the known (and the proximity to home helps). This winter I think we will give some other ...
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Fun Ann Arbor Activities with the Grandparents

I've assembled a list of Fun Ann Arbor Activities with Grandparents. With grandparents spanning a wide range of ages and physical abilities, what works for one family may be harder for others. I also find that with my in-laws who live out of town, we tend to do more "destination" visits. On the other hand with my parents who live locally, we tend to do more everyday activities. Visit a Museum with Grandparents A Museum is always a great choice with the Grandparents. Check out our Top 5 Museums in the Ann Arbor Area. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is ...
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Ann Arbor Bowling Alley Guide

There are a few Ann Arbor Bowling Alleys. Bowling is a great family activity that can appeal to a wide range of ages. With bowling ramps and bumpers, even preschoolers can have fun bowling. Bowling is a great option for cold winter days, hot summer days, or rainy days year round. Ann Arbor Bowling Alleys Revel & Roll 1950 S Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor Formerly Colonial Lanes, Revel & Roll reopened in late 2015 after an extensive renovation. Revel & Roll is not your traditional dark, smoky bowling alley. It is bright and offers giant TVs over the bowling lanes ...
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Activity Ideas

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Visit the Ann Arbor District Library – Wednesday Activity Review

Visiting the Library is today's Wednesday Activity Review Each Wednesday this summer, Ann Arbor with Kids is covering an activity typically aimed at children in Elementary School. Especially with the heat, a trip to the library is always a great choice. In addition to all of the great books, each of the Ann Arbor District libraries offers other fun activities. AADL also hosts great events for all ages at their branches. Ann Arbor District Library Branches There are currently 4 Ann Arbor District Library Branches to visit - the main Downtown Branch, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, and Traverwood Branch ...
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Virtual Reality at Zap Zone – Activity Review

Disclosure: Zap Zone hosted my daughter and I to check out their new Virtual Reality offerings. All opinions are our own. This summer Zap Zone Ann Arbor replaced their Cannon Blaster room with a new Virtual Reality room. My daughter was thrilled with Zap Zone hosted us to try out the new activities. Zap Zone Virtual Reality Zap Zone has added two different Virtual Reality options. They offer a ride in the main arcade. There is also a room which has 5 Virtual Reality stations and a wide variety of video games for kids waiting their turn. Zap Zone Virtual ...
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Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens & the Longest Canopy Walk – Activity Review

Did you know the longest Canopy Walk in the US is just two hours away? Earlier this month, Dow Gardens in Midland opened their new Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens with the canopy walk, playground, apple orchard, and much more. A friend and I visited on Thursday while the kids were at school to check it out. Activities at Whiting Forest Longest Canopy Walk at Whiting Forest The Canopy Walk is a unique way to explore the forest. It has three branches each of which provide a different vista and a unique experience. We started with the spruce tree grove ...
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Zap Zone – Wednesday Activity Review

This review of Zap Zone is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Yesterday I presented my daughter with a list of options for this week's Wednesday Activity Review. She immediately jumped on Zap Zone, a perennial favorite. About Zap Zone Zap Zone Ann Arbor offers laser tag, bumper cars, cannon blaster, and arcade games. By far, the most popular attraction is the laser tag, although my daughter always wants to do the bumper cars as well. She has done the cannon blaster once or twice, but has never asked to do it again. Zap Zone Ann Arbor is ...
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Pinball Pete’s – Activity Review

This review of the Ann Arbor's Pinball Pete's is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Pinball Pete's Review My husband and I grew up in the 80s and loved taking our daughter to Pinball Pete's and introducing her to some of our favorite classic games. My daughter has grown up with video games, but was fascinated with the Pinball Machines since there are no longer many around. She was also thrilled to find Mario Kart where we could sit next to each other and compete. She loves Mario Kart on the Wii U, so it isn't a surprise ...
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Revel & Roll – Wednesday Activity Review

Bowling at Revel & Roll is this week's Wednesday Activity Review. Each Wednesday this summer Ann Arbor with Kids is sharing an activity review for school aged children. Revel & Roll My daughter and I visited Revel & Roll today for our Wednesday Activity Review. With the rain this afternoon, it was the perfect day to go bowling. Revel & Roll offers bowling, arcade games, full-service food, and a bar (for the adults). With modern decor, comfortable sofas, and big TVs, Revel & Roll is not the traditional dingy, smoky bowling alley that I grew up with. Bowling at Revel ...
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Visit Yankee Air Museum

This morning we visited the Yankee Air Museum for the first time since Memorial Day 2013. About the Yankee Air Museum The Yankee Air Museum originally opened at Willow Run Airport in 1981. After a damaging fire in 2004, it reopened in it's current building in 2010. The Museum is currently fundraising to Save the Bomber Plant. They have acquired a portion of the historic Bomber Plant at Willow Run. During World War II, the Ford Motor Company made over 8000 B-24 bombers at Willow Run. Once the Museum moves to it's new home, it will become the National Museum ...
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Imagination Station – Wednesday Activity Review

Toledo's Imagination Station is today’s Wednesday Activity Review. Each Wednesday this summer, Ann Arbor with Kids is covering an activity typically aimed at children in Elementary School. I have heard good things about Imagination Station in Toledo for years, but we had never visited. Last week my daughter was attending Apple Camp at the Toledo Apple Store so we decided to extend our Friday trip with a stop at Imagination Station. Science at Imagination Station High Wire Cycle The first thing that caught my daughter's eye was the High Wire Cycle. Guests who are at least 54" tall can take ...
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – Wednesday Activity Review

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is this week's Wednesday Activity Review. Each week Ann Arbor with Kids is reviewing an activity for kids in elementary school. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is one of my favorite family places to visit in Ann Arbor. Last week my daughter and I visited the Hands-On Museum with my sister, 16 month old niece, and my mother. First Floor We started on the first floor exploring the ball ramp and Block Party. While my daughter and niece played, I was intrigued to see that they are renovating the building house. I can't wait to ...
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Colby Bounce – Wednesday Activity Spotlight

Colby Bounce is a new inflatable bounce venue located in Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall. They have 6 bouncers, a toddler area, and expansion plans ...
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Kidopolis

At Kidopolis, we provide a safe and fun environment for kids ages two to eleven to use their creative play skills, letting their imaginations run wild among their friends. Using all repurposed materials, our studio sets are not only creative and safe but environmentally friendly too. Whether kids want to celebrate a birthday party or attend a fun field trip, everyone can expect to have a safe and fun time while playing with us at Kidopolis ...
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens – Wednesday Activity Review

This review of Matthaei Botanical Gardens is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. While visiting this weekend, my mother-in law suggested visiting the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. My daughter had just been on a Girl Scout field trip which she loved. She loved her field trip and couldn't wait to show us everything that she had seen in the Conservatory. We had been to the Botanical Gardens a couple of times when she was a toddler or preschooler, but it had been so long that she didn't remember our prior trips. About the Matthaei Botanical Gardens The Matthaei Botanical ...
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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology- Wednesday Activity Review

This review of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Did you know that University of Michigan has it's own Museum of Archaeology? The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology on the University of Michigan campus focuses on archaeology from the Mediterranean region. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology The museum is not large. It is focused on ancient Mediterranean civilizations, particularly Egypt during the Roman occupation. My daughter and I spent about 35 minutes in the museum. One of the highlights at the University of Michigan Museum of Archaeology is the child mummy. She enjoyed exploring ...
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SEA LIFE Michigan – Activity Review

SEA LIFE Michigan is a small aquarium located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets with over 250 species of sea creatures. Visiting SEA LIFE Michigan, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and shopping at Great Lakes Crossing is a fun day trip from Ann Arbor ...
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Movies

Movies are also a great family activity during winter break. Your movie choice will depend on the age of your kids, but there are lots of family friendly movies in the theater over winter break. New movies that opened right before Christmas include Mary Poppins Returns, Aquaman, and Bumblebee. Personally, I am most excited about Mary Poppins Returns. I know my husband really wants to see Bumblebee. (Aquaman and Bumblebee are rated PG-13).

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. We recommend this for teens and older.

If you haven’t seen it, we loved Ralph Breaks the Internet. If you haven’t seen it, we loved Ralph Breaks the Internet
The Grinch and Nutcracker and the Four Realms are holiday themed movies in theaters.

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March 28-30, 2019

Giant Book Sale – Over 25,000 Books All $1.00 Each

April 4, 2019

National Geographic: Symphony For Our World

April 24, 2019

PreSchool Open House :: Ann Arbor Children’s House Montessori

All Winter Break Events

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
	12/26/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/26/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	12/26/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	12/26/2018 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/26/2018 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	12/26/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/26/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/26/2018 11:00am-12:00pm	Baby Playgroup at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/26/2018 11:00am-4:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	12/26/2018 11:00am-11:30am	Preschool Storytime at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/26/2018 1:00pm-1:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/26/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Tea Time Theatre - My Neighbor Totoro at Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Michigan
	12/26/2018 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/26/2018 4:45pm-5:45pm	Public Skate - Half Price at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/26/2018 6:00pm-6:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/26/2018 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
	12/26/2018 6:30pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
	12/26/2018 7:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan
	12/26/2018 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan

Thursday, December 27, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
	12/27/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/27/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	12/27/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	12/27/2018 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 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.
💙	12/27/2018 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	12/27/2018 10:00am-3:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This fall they are open Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p, Saturdays from 10:30a-5p, and Sundays from 10:30a-4p. It's the perfect place for indoor fun this fall and winter.
🆓	12/27/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 11:00am-1:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	12/27/2018 11:00am-4:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	12/27/2018 12:00pm-1:00pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 1:00pm-4:45pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/27/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Tea Time Theatre - Ernest & Celestine at Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Michigan
🆓	12/27/2018 2:00pm-3:00pm	Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 4:00pm-7:00pm	Mermaid and Mermen Classes at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/27/2018 6:30pm-7:30pm	Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/27/2018 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
🆓	12/27/2018 7:00pm-7:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 7:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan
	12/27/2018 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/27/2018 8:00pm-9:00pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan

Friday, December 28, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
	12/28/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/28/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	12/28/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	12/28/2018 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/28/2018 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	12/28/2018 10:00am-3:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This fall they are open Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p, Saturdays from 10:30a-5p, and Sundays from 10:30a-4p. It's the perfect place for indoor fun this fall and winter.
	12/28/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/28/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/28/2018 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/28/2018 10:30am-11:30am	Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/28/2018 11:00am-1:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	12/28/2018 12:00pm-1:00pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/28/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Tea Time Theatre - Princess and the Frog at Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Michigan
	12/28/2018 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/28/2018 7:00pm-9:00pm	Family Fun Night at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/28/2018 7:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan
	12/28/2018 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/28/2018 7:30pm-9:30pm	Family Mew-vie Night at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/28/2018 7:30pm	The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan

Saturday, December 29, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
	12/29/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/29/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	12/29/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	12/29/2018 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.
	12/29/2018 9:30am-1:30pm	Mermaid and Mermen Classes at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	12/29/2018 10:00am-5:00pm	Free Day - 6th Birthday Celebration at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan
💙	12/29/2018 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
💙🆓	12/29/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Sensory Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/29/2018 10:30am-5:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This fall they are open Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p, Saturdays from 10:30a-5p, and Sundays from 10:30a-4p. It's the perfect place for indoor fun this fall and winter.
	12/29/2018 10:30am	The Little Scientists Club at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
	12/29/2018 11:00am-2:30pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
💙	12/29/2018 1:00pm-5:00pm	Circus Mini Camp at Ring of Steel, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/29/2018 1:00pm-2:30pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/29/2018 1:00pm-2:30pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	12/29/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
	12/29/2018 1:00pm-5:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/29/2018 1:15pm-4:30pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	12/29/2018 2:00pm-4:00pm	Origami Workshop at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan
	12/29/2018 2:30pm-4:30pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/29/2018 3:00pm-5:00pm	FLY Weekend Edition at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti MI
💙🎟	12/29/2018 3:00pm	The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/29/2018 5:30pm-8:30pm	New Years Party at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Join Kidopolis for an early New Years Party. They'll be partying with a Magic Show and Laser Dancing on December 29 from 5:30-8:30p Event is $12/person or $40/family of 4. Admission includes pizza, gluten-free healthy snacks, kid drinks, and adult drinks.   Please RSVP by Facebook, email, or phone. Limited...Read More
🎟	12/29/2018 5:30pm-8:30pm	Parents Night Out at PLAYlive Nation, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/29/2018 6:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan
	12/29/2018 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/29/2018 7:30pm	The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan

Sunday, December 30, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
	12/30/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/30/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	12/30/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	12/30/2018 10:30am-4:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This fall they are open Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p, Saturdays from 10:30a-5p, and Sundays from 10:30a-4p. It's the perfect place for indoor fun this fall and winter.
	12/30/2018 11:00am-2:30pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	12/30/2018 12:00pm-5:00pm	Free Day - 6th Birthday Celebration at Michigan Science Center, Detroit Michigan
💙	12/30/2018 12:00pm-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	12/30/2018 1:00pm-2:30pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	12/30/2018 1:00pm-6:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/30/2018 1:00pm-4:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🆓	12/30/2018 1:00pm-3:00pm	Thank You Card Party at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/30/2018 2:00pm	The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/30/2018 3:15pm-5:30pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/30/2018 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/30/2018 6:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan

Monday, December 31, 2018

	Date/Time	Event
	12/31/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/31/2018 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	12/31/2018 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	12/31/2018 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	12/31/2018 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	12/31/2018 10:00am-11:00am	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	12/31/2018 10:30am-11:30am	Baby Playgroup at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/31/2018 11:00am-9:30pm	Family New Years Eve at Revel and Roll, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	12/31/2018 11:00am-12:30pm	Noon Year's Eve Party! at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/31/2018 11:00am-3:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	12/31/2018 11:00am-11:30am	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🎟	12/31/2018 11:30am-12:30pm	NOON Year's Eve - BRICK-tacular Balloon Drop at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, Auburn Hills Michigan
💙🆓🎟	12/31/2018 11:30am-12:30pm	Noon Years Eve Balloon Drop at Ann Arbor Preschool & Family Center, Ann Arbor Michigan FIT4MOM and First Steps are collaborating for a Noon Years Eve Balloon Drop just for the kids who are too young to stay awake for midnight. There will be activities before the big balloon drop at noon. Reservations preferred: Online Registration
💙🎟	12/31/2018 3:00pm-9:00pm	Family New Years Eve at Bel-Mark Lanes, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	12/31/2018 7:00pm-10:30pm	New Year Celebration at Mount Brighton at Mount Brighton, Brighton Michigan
	12/31/2018 7:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan
💙	12/31/2018 - 01/01/2019 10:00pm-2:00am	New Years Eve All-You-Can-Play at Zap-Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

	Date/Time	Event
	01/01/2019 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	01/01/2019 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	01/01/2019 All Day	Kids Eat Free
💙	01/01/2019 12:00pm-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	01/01/2019 1:20pm-2:45pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

	Date/Time	Event
	01/02/2019 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	01/02/2019 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	01/02/2019 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	01/02/2019 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	01/02/2019 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
🆓	01/02/2019 10:00am-12:00pm	Mama & Me Coffee Meetup at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan
	01/02/2019 10:00am-11:00am	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/02/2019 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/02/2019 11:00am-12:00pm	Baby Playgroup at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/02/2019 11:00am-11:30am	Preschool Storytime at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/02/2019 12:00pm-1:00pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/02/2019 1:00pm-5:00pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/02/2019 1:00pm-1:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/02/2019 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/02/2019 4:45pm-5:45pm	Public Skate - Half Price at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/02/2019 6:00pm-6:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/02/2019 6:30pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🆓	01/02/2019 7:00pm-8:30pm	Windsock and Bunting Workshop at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/02/2019 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan

Thursday, January 3, 2019

	Date/Time	Event
	01/03/2019 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	01/03/2019 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	01/03/2019 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	01/03/2019 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 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.
💙	01/03/2019 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	01/03/2019 10:00am-3:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This fall they are open Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p, Saturdays from 10:30a-5p, and Sundays from 10:30a-4p. It's the perfect place for indoor fun this fall and winter.
🆓	01/03/2019 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 11:00am-1:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	01/03/2019 11:10am-2:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	01/03/2019 12:00pm-1:00pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 1:00pm-4:45pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	01/03/2019 1:00pm-2:00pm	Unicorn Crowns! at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/03/2019 2:00pm-3:00pm	Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	01/03/2019 4:00pm-4:45pm	Drumming Up Stories! at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 4:00pm-7:00pm	Mermaid and Mermen Classes at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/03/2019 6:30pm-7:30pm	Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/03/2019 7:00pm-7:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/03/2019 8:00pm-9:00pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan

Friday, January 4, 2019

	Date/Time	Event
	01/04/2019 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	01/04/2019 All Day	Everyday Outdoor Activities
	01/04/2019 All Day	Kids Eat Free
	01/04/2019 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	01/04/2019 10:00am-4:00pm	Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brings gaming to life during one of our most popular events, Hands-On Holidays. This year’s event, from December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019, will be filled with performances, new experiences, and a dive into the world of Gaming and Game Development. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is...Read More
	01/04/2019 10:00am-3:00pm	Open Play at Kidopolis, Ann Arbor Michigan Have fun enjoying open play time at Kidopolis. This fall they are open Thursday/Friday from 10a-3p, Saturdays from 10:30a-5p, and Sundays from 10:30a-4p. It's the perfect place for indoor fun this fall and winter.
	01/04/2019 10:00am-11:00am	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/04/2019 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/04/2019 10:00am-10:30am	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	01/04/2019 10:30am-11:30am	Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/04/2019 11:00am-1:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
	01/04/2019 12:00pm-1:00pm	Open Gym at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/04/2019 1:00pm-5:00pm	Open Swim at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/04/2019 4:00pm-8:00pm	Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	01/04/2019 7:00pm-8:30pm	Elaborate Washer Necklaces at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/04/2019 7:00pm-9:00pm	Family Fun Night at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
	01/04/2019 7:15pm-8:45pm	Public Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, 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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