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
With school back in session, we’re in a lull as activities start ramping back up after the holidays.
Arbor Annie’s Highlights of Children’s Events Near You This Week
This week’s activities are mostly for toddlers and preschoolers. Preschool Art Start is this week at different locations on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Check out Humane Society’s Little Paws Storytime.
Tuesday evening check out Here There Be Dragon Tales at Westgate (preschool-2nd grade). We also see the return of the regular storytime schedule to Dexter & Ypsilanti District Libraries.
Check Out All Of These Awesome Ann Arbor Story Times
These Ann Arbor Story Times are the perfect activity to do with your toddler or preschooler. There are even baby story times and some story times for elementary students. Featured Ann Arbor Story Times Be sure to check out our featured partners for their upcoming storytimes. What is Story Time? Each Storytime program is a […]
Adults & teens can check out Button Lab on Monday or Introductory Woodcarving: Skill Building with Fish on Tuesday.
Tweens & teens can check out Teen Tech Take Apart at Dexter District Library on Thursday.
Launch A Love For Learning: Kids STEM events in Ann Arbor
Early exposure to fun kids STEM activities is a great way to ignite your kid’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. There are plenty of kids STEM activities near Ann Arbor that help kids build problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking, laying the foundation for future success in school and beyond. These local activities […]
Now Playing
In theaters this weekend is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Madagascar: 20th Anniversary as well as continuations of many of the current movies in theaters. The Emagine Kids Winter Movie is Despicable Me 4.
- Anaconda – PG-13
- Avatar: Fire and Ash – PG-13
- David – PG
- Greenland 2: Migration – PG-13
- I Was a Stranger – PG-13
- The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants – PG
- Zootopia 2 – PG
Cheap Movies At The 2026 Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series
This winter don’t miss Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series. Each week they will be replaying an older kids movie at a discount price. Snack combo packs are also available at a discount. Emagine Winter Kids Movie Schedule The Kids Winter Movie Series schedule starts on January 9 and runs through the week of February 27. Tickets […]
Upcoming Movies
Check out the list of movies coming soon for kids, teens, and families.
- January 23 – Mercy – PG-13
- February 13 – Wuthering Heights
- February 13 – GOAT
- February 20 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Echoes of the Ooze
- March 6 – Hoppers – PG
- March 6 – Youngblood – PG-13
- March 20 – The Pout-Pout Fish – PG
- April 3 – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – PG
- May 1 – Animal Farm – PG
- May 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2
- May 8 – The Sheep Detectives – PG
- May 22 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
- June 5 – Masters of the Universe
- June 19 – Toy Story 5
- June 26 – Supergirl
- July 1 – Minions 3
- July 10 – Moana
- July 17 – The Odyssey
- July 31 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Monday, January 12
💙 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Art Start at Traverwood Branch of AADL 🆓💙 5:00pm-6:00pm Button Lab at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
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Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Tuesday, January 13
💙 9:30am Sing a Song, Read Along at Glacier Way Cooperative Preschool💙 5:30pm-7:30pm Introductory Woodcarving: Skill Building with Fish at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 5:30pm-8:30pm Jigsaw Puzzle Competition - Volume 3 at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch 🆓
💙 7:00pm-7:30pm Here There Be Dragon Tales at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
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Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Wednesday, January 14
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Artist Trading Cards at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓💙 1:30pm-2:00pm Preschool Art Start at Pittsfield Branch Library 🆓
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm CommuniTEA Table at Washteanw Food Hub
💙 5:30pm-6:30pm Reading Readiness Book Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch 🆓
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Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Thursday, January 15
💙 10:30am-11:30am Little Paws Storytime at Humane Society of Huron Valley💙 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Art Start at Malletts Creek Branch Library 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:15pm Teen Tech Take Apart at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 5:00pm-7:00pm Beginner Crochet at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
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Ann Arbor Events for Kids on Friday, January 16
💙 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓💙 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 11:00am-5:00pm Friends of YDL Book Sale at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Fairy Tale Friday at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 4:30pm-7:30pm Family Fridays: Decorative Tiles at Ann Arbor Art Center
💙 5:00pm-6:30pm Free Disney/Pixar Trivia Night at Ann Arbor Senior Center 🆓
💙 5:30pm-7:30pm A Hygge Evening at the Library at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 5:30pm-6:45pm Nerf Wars at Saline Rec Center
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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.
