Are you wondering what to do this week in Ann Arbor with kids? Arbor Annie has you covered with her picks for the week! If you’re looking for Arbor Annie’s Weekend Highlights, find them here
It’s the first week of December. Holiday events dominate the schedule. But, check out Rockin for the Hungry at Maple Rd Kroger, School Information sessions, and more. Then kick off the weekend with Kindlefest/Midnight Madness or a Tree Lighting.
- Arbor Annie's Highlights of Children's Events Near You This Week
- Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Monday, December 1
- Ann Arbor Family Fun on Tuesday, December 2
- Arbor Annie's Highlights for Wednesday, December 3
- The Best Events in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 4
- Kid-Friendly Fun on Friday, December 5
- Find All the Ann Arbor Children's Events
Arbor Annie’s Highlights of Children’s Events Near You This Week
This week, check out PJs & Stories with Santa at the Saline Rec Center with two sessions on both Tuesday and Thursday.
Rockin’ for the Hungry starts on Tuesday at Kroger on Maple.
Make dinner easy on Tuesday with Flippin’ Out for Student Builders Pancake Dinner at Pioneer.
School information sessions are back this week with Skyline High School Information Night on Tuesday, Community High School Information Session on Wednesday, Daycroft School Toddler & Primary Open House on Tuesday and Daycroft School Elementary Open House on Thursday.
Ann Arbor K-12 School Guide for 2026-2027
Whether you have a child starting Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, are new to the area or just looking for a change, our 2025-2026 Ann Arbor K-12 School Guide will help you find the right fit. Thank you to the Schools who purchased upgraded listings. Elementary School Information Sessions Attending an Open House is one of […]
The holiday theater kicks off on Thursday with Saline Area Player’s A Seussified Christmas Carol and the start of Disney’s Frozen by Encore Musical Theatre. Theatre Nova’s DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto starts its run on Friday night. In non-holiday shows, check out the opening of Matilda Jr by PYTMI or, catch Tonight We Swing Concert by several AAPS high school jazz bands.
The weekend starts off with KindleFest & Midnight Madness in Ann Arbor. While downtown for the event, check out Machines Making Music? at AADL or drop the kids off at Parents’ Night out with local Girl Scout Troops or Parents’ Night Out – Holiday Edition with Panda Programs.
Friday night you can also check out Chelsea Tree Lighting or Light Up Dexter. While in Chelsea, there is Cookie Decorating Party.
Glowing Gatherings: Ann Arbor Christmas Tree Lightings Guide
Kickoff the holiday season with these Ann Arbor area Christmas Tree Lightings. Nothing quite captures the magic of the season better than seeing the big tree light up for the season. We are still waiting for some 2025 events as noted below, but have information on the one we have found. Christmas Tree Lightings Near […]
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Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Monday, December 1
💙 6:30pm-7:45pm Film Screening | Did You Guys Eat?/¿Ya comieron? at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
Find all the Ann Arbor Family Fun on Monday, December 1 here,
Ann Arbor Family Fun on Tuesday, December 2
💙 8:45am-9:45am Daycroft School Toddler & Primary Open House at Daycroft School 🆓
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Drop-In Preschool Makerspace at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 4:30pm-5:30pm LEGO Club at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 5:00pm Christmas Tales with Santa & Mrs Claus at Cabela’s 🆓
💙 5:00pm-7:30pm Flippin' Out for Student Builders Pancake Dinner at Pioneer High School
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 5:00pm-8:00pm Skyline High School Information Night at Skyline High School 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 8:00pm The Empty Pockets at The Ark
Find all the Ann Arbor Family Fun on Tuesday, December 2 here,
Arbor Annie’s Highlights for Wednesday, December 3
💙 10:00am-11:00am Toddler Time: Stories & Snowflakes at Ann Arbor Senior Center 🆓
💙 5:00pm-7:00pm Riso Lab: 2026 Calendar at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Folk Song Jam Along at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Handmade Felt Food: Apples at Traverwood Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm Chess Club at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 7:00pm-8:30pm Community High School Information Session at Community High School 🆓
💙 8:00pm The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah! at The Ark
Find all Events for Kids in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, December 3 here,
The Best Events in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 4
💙 8:30am-9:30am Daycroft School Elementary Open House at Daycroft School 🆓
💙 10:00am-11:30am Tot & Preschool Playgroup at Saline Rec Center
💙 10:30am-11:30am Korean Storytime at Malletts Creek Branch Library 🆓
💙 10:30am-11:30am Little Paws Storytime at Humane Society of Huron Valley
💙 11:00am-10:00pm Dine to Donate - Ypsi District Library at Aubree’s Ypsilanti Township
💙 4:00pm-6:00pm Drop-In Collage at SCRAP Creative Reuse
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 5:30pm-6:30pm EMU STEM Electrical Circuits at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior 🆓
💙 5:30pm-7:30pm Introductory Woodcarving Lab: Evergreen Trees at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 5:30pm-7:00pm Intuitive Art: Acrylic Paint at Malletts Creek Branch Library 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm Author Event | Jarrett Melendez: Persona: The Official Cookbook at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:30pm-10:00pm Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
💙 7:00pm A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Well Church
💙 7:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
Find all Events for Kids in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 4 here,
Kid-Friendly Fun on Friday, December 5
💙 9:00am-2:00pm Winter Craft & Play at Hide and Seek Play Boutique
💙 10:00am-1:00pm Invertebrate Friday at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Beatmaking in Fruity Loops and Logic at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Sensory Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Fairy Tale Friday at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 3:00pm-4:00pm Chow Time at the Farm at Kensington Metropark Farm Center
💙 4:30pm-6:30pm Family Fridays: Gingerbread Houses at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 5:00pm-6:30pm Chelsea Tree Lighting at Pierce Park 🆓
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm Glow in the Dark Magic Wands at Ann Arbor Art Center 🆓
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm KindleFest & Midnight Madness at Kerrytown Market & Shops 🆓
💙 5:00pm-9:00pm Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar at Ypsilanti Freighthouse 🆓
💙 5:00pm-9:30pm Parents' Night out at Zion Lutheran Church
💙 5:00pm-9:00pm Parents' Night Out - Holiday Edition at First United Methodist Church
💙 5:30pm-6:30pm Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch 🆓
💙 5:30pm-8:00pm Light Up Dexter at Monument Park 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Machines Making Music? at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 6:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 6:00pm-8:00pm Winter Wonderland Dance at Pittsfield Township Community Center
💙 6:30pm-10:00pm Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
💙 6:45pm-9:00pm Cookie Decorating Party at Chelsea ATA Martial Arts 🆓
💙 7:00pm A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Well Church
💙 7:00pm Disney's Frozen at Encore Musical Theatre
💙 7:00pm Tecumseh Christmas Parade at Downtown Tecumseh 🆓
💙 7:00pm Tonight We Swing Concert at Huron High School 🆓
💙 7:30pm DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto at Theatre Nova
💙 8:00pm Matilda Jr at Riverside Arts Center
💙 9:30pm Love Actually at Michigan Theater
Find all the Kid Friendly Fun near Ann Arbor on Friday, December 5 here,
Find All the Ann Arbor Children’s Events
But, there are so many more great events in Ann Arbor that don’t make our highlights. Be sure to check out the full events calendar for the best events today and through the week.
