Arbor Annie’s Winter Break Guide – December 26-January 6

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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 - December 26, 2018-January 6, 2019 - Ann Arbor Winter Break Activities - Sponsored by Hands-On Holidays at 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.

AAHOM - Second Floor - Bubble Cage

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.

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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.

Ann Arbor Holiday Break Camp Guide

Top Winter Break Picks

Wednesday, December 26

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm Tea Time Theatre - My Neighbor Totoro at Detroit Institute of Arts

    • Ann Arbor Christmas Lights

    Thursday, December 27

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm Tea Time Theatre - Ernest & Celestine at Detroit Institute of Arts

    • Friday, December 28

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm Tea Time Theatre - Princess and the Frog at Detroit Institute of Arts
  • 7:30pm-9:30pm Family Mew-vie Night at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center
  • 7:30pm The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova

    • Ann Arbor Family New Years Celebrations - Celebrate New Years with Kids in Ann Arbor

    Saturday, December 29

  • 10:00am-5:00pm Free Day - 6th Birthday Celebration at Michigan Science Center
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 10:00am-11:00am Sensory Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm Circus Mini Camp at Ring of Steel
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm Origami Workshop at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse
  • 3:00pm The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova
  • 5:30pm-8:30pm New Years Party at Kidopolis
  • 7:30pm The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova

    • Sunday, December 30

  • 12:00pm-5:00pm Free Day - 6th Birthday Celebration at Michigan Science Center
  • 12:00pm-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm Thank You Card Party at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 2:00pm The Elves & the Schumachers at Theatre Nova

    • What's Open on New Years in Ann Arbor

    Monday, December 31

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 11:00am-9:30pm Family New Years Eve at Revel and Roll
  • 11:00am-12:30pm Noon Year's Eve Party! at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 11:30am-12:30pm NOON Year's Eve - BRICK-tacular Balloon Drop at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
  • 11:30am-12:30pm Noon Years Eve Balloon Drop at Ann Arbor Preschool & Family Center
  • 3:00pm-9:00pm Family New Years Eve at Bel-Mark Lanes
  • 7:00pm-10:30pm New Year Celebration at Mount Brighton at Mount Brighton
  • 10:00pm-2:00am New Years Eve All-You-Can-Play at Zap-Zone

    • Tuesday, January 1

  • 10:00pm-2:00am New Years Eve All-You-Can-Play at Zap-Zone
  • 12:00pm-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

    • Wednesday, January 2

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Windsock and Bunting Workshop at Westgate Branch of AADL

    • Thursday, January 3

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

    • Friday, January 4

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Elaborate Washer Necklaces at Pittsfield Branch Library

    • Ann Arbor Christmas Tree Disposal Options

    Saturday, January 5

  • 10:00am-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm An Introduction to Synthesizers with North Coast Modular Collective at Westgate Branch of AADL

    • Sunday, January 6

  • 12:00pm-4:00pm Hands-On Holidays Hackathon - Games! at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

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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.

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    Ann Arbor Ice Skating Guide

    Ann Arbor Ice Skating Guide

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    Ann Arbor Indoor Pool Guide

    Indoor Swimming Pool Guide

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    Ann Arbor Indoor Activities - Top 5 Ann Arbor Area Museums for Kids

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    Ann Arbor Sledding Hills

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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.

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    Ralph Breaks the Internet - Ralph & Vanellope get a taste of the internetThe Grinch and Nutcracker and the Four Realms are holiday themed movies in theaters.

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    All Winter Break Events

    Wednesday, December 26, 2018

    Date/Time Event
    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
    11:00am-4:00pm
    		 Open Skate
    at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
    💙
    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
    7:00pm-10:00pm
    		 Wayne County Lightfest
    at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan

    Thursday, December 27, 2018

    Date/Time Event
    12/27/2018
    9:00am-2:00pm
    		 Public Swim
    at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙
    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
    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-4:00pm
    		 Tea Time Theatre - Ernest & Celestine
    at Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Michigan
    12/27/2018
    4:00pm-8:00pm
    		 Open Swim
    at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
    12/27/2018
    7:00pm-10:00pm
    		 Wayne County Lightfest
    at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan

    Friday, December 28, 2018

    Date/Time Event
    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
    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-10:00pm
    		 Wayne County Lightfest
    at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland 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
    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
    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
    2:00pm-4:00pm
    		 Origami Workshop
    at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🎟
    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
    7:30pm
    		 The Elves & the Schumachers
    at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan

    Sunday, December 30, 2018

    Date/Time Event
    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-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

    Monday, December 31, 2018

    Date/Time Event
    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
    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
    11:30am-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
    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

    Wednesday, January 2, 2019

    Date/Time Event
    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
    12:00pm-1:00pm
    		 Open Gym
    at Champion Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
    01/02/2019
    4:00pm-8:00pm
    		 Open Swim
    at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    01/02/2019
    7:00pm-8:30pm
    		 Windsock and Bunting Workshop
    at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan

    Thursday, January 3, 2019

    Date/Time Event
    01/03/2019
    9:00am-2:00pm
    		 Public Swim
    at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙
    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
    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
    4:00pm-8:00pm
    		 Open Swim
    at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan

    Friday, January 4, 2019

    Date/Time Event
    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
    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
    7:00pm-8:30pm
    		 Elaborate Washer Necklaces
    at Pittsfield Branch Library, 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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