Each week Arbor Annie is bringing you the best events for families in the Ann Arbor area. Are you wondering what free events are near me this week? Be on the lookout for the FREE icon in the lists below. Are you looking for the best events this weekend? Find them here. Or check out our full calendar of events.
This week is spring break, so there are lots of events on the calendar. We’e got all the fun activities for the week.
Weekly Sponsor: JLC Booksale
HUGE Community Book Sale – 4 Day Event!
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds – Bldg A
Wednesday, March 26-Saturday, March 29
Arbor Annie’s Highlights of Children’s Events Near You This Week
- Arbor Annie's Highlights of Children's Events Near You This Week
- Family Fun Near Ann Arbor on Monday, March 24
- Ann Arbor Family Fun on Tuesday, March 25
- Arbor Annie's Highlights for Wednesday, March 26
- The Best Events in Ann Arbor on Thursday, March 27
- Kid-Friendly Fun on Friday, March 28
- Find All the Ann Arbor Children's Events
Starting Wednesday be sure to check out our weekly sponsor JLC Booksale at Washtenaw County Fairgrounds. The sale runs through Saturday.
Be sure to check our list of Spring Break Camps if you still need camps for any day this week.
Amazing 2025 Ann Arbor Spring Break Camp Options
Are you looking for a 2025 Ann Arbor Spring Break Camp? As a mom of a teen who has outgrown the need for Spring Break camps, I know the struggle of finding the perfect childcare options that cater to both your work commitments and your child’s need for a fantastic break. While my kid is […]
Throughout the week, Launch has special bounce packages for kids (daytime) and teens (evening).
All of the local library’s have plenty of events planned for spring break. AADL has lots of craft events, a Pirate Party!, and STEM events. Ypsilanti library has STEAM Boredom Busters. Join Dexter library for events include Wicked Movie, Pizza, and Craft, Live Animal Program, Teen Hunger Games Party, or Dog Man Party!.
Friday is Stream Table Day at UMMNH. Join Ann Arbor Parks for Build a Summer Squirrel Home. In late afternoon check out Spark Festival of Learning with UM College of Education. Wrap up the night with a New Moon Night Hike at LSNC.
Events from our Sponsors
JLC Book SaleMarch 26-29, 2025 |  Future Innovators Academy Break CampsDays Off From School |
Also be sure to check out our list of Spring Break Staycation and day trip ideas.
Spring Break Ideas in Michigan – Plan an Ann Arbor Staycation
Are you staying in town and looking for Michigan Spring Break Ideas? We have ideas to make this week a great Ann Arbor staycation – whether you have the whole week to explore, a day, or Ann Arbor Museums There are several great children’s museums in Ann Arbor – or at least museums that appeal […]
Amazing Indoor and Outdoor Day Trips from Ann Arbor
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. Indoor Day Trips Near Ann Arbor Indoor day trips are perfect in winter, rainy days, and when the summer is crazy hot. Dearborn We love the […]
Now Playing
Snow White opens on March 21 – just in time for Spring Break.
- The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie – PG
- Captain America: Brave New World – PG-13
- Paddington in Peru – PG
- Dog Man – PG
- Last Breath – PG-13
Lights, Camera, Action: The Best Movie Theaters in Ann Arbor
There are several movie theaters near Ann Arbor that make for a fun outing year round. Seeing a movie is great for families, a date night (or afternoon), or teens with their friends. Check out all these cinemas near us. Best Movie Theaters in Ann Arbor Area Michigan Theater and State Theater are independent, non-profit […]
Upcoming Movies
Check out the list of movies coming soon for kids, teens, and families.
- April 4 – A Minecraft Movie
- May 2 – Thunderbolts*
- May 23 – Lilo & Stitch
- June 13 – Elio
- June 13 – How to Train Your Dragon
Family Fun Near Ann Arbor on Monday, March 24
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Mermaid Sensory Bottles at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 12:00pm-1:00pm Spring Break STEAM: The Puppets of Spelhorst at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 1:30pm-4:15pm Wicked Movie, Pizza, and Craft at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm 3D Egg Carton Animal Portraits at Traverwood Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Mischievous Yarn Monsters at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm LEGO Letterpress at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 7:00pm-10:00pm Teen Ignite Spring Break Special at Launch Trampoline
Find all the Ann Arbor Family Fun on Monday, March 24 here,
Ann Arbor Family Fun on Tuesday, March 25
💙 12:00pm-1:00pm Spring Break STEAM: The Puppets of Spelhorst at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 1:00pm-2:30pm Animal Ear & Floral Headbands at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 1:00pm-1:45pm Live Animal Program at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Unicorn Crowns at Pittsfield Branch Library 🆓
💙 2:15pm-3:00pm Live Animal Program at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 6:30pm-7:30pm Author Event | Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow: Hate Won't Win at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 7:00pm-10:00pm Teen Ignite Spring Break Special at Launch Trampoline
Find all the Ann Arbor Family Fun on Tuesday, March 25 here,
Arbor Annie’s Highlights for Wednesday, March 26
💙 10:00am-7:00pm Spring Break Staycation at Launch Ann Arbor at Launch Trampoline
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Japanese Magical Journey with Yasu Ishida at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Pirate Party! at Pittsfield Branch Library 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Spring Break STEM at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Teen Hunger Games Party at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Cultivating Sovereignty: Black Farmers Building Community at Westgate Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm Embracing Your Crown - Hair Care and Consent at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior 🆓
💙 7:00pm-10:00pm Teen Ignite Spring Break Special at Launch Trampoline
Find all Events for Kids in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, March 26 here,
The Best Events in Ann Arbor on Thursday, March 27
💙 10:00am-7:00pm Spring Break Staycation at Launch Ann Arbor at Launch Trampoline
💙 12:00pm-1:00pm Spring Break STEAM: The Puppets of Spelhorst at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:30pm HEXBUG Adventures at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Slime Time at Malletts Creek Branch Library 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Spring Break STEM at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior 🆓
💙 2:30pm-3:30pm Drop-In Makerspace at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 5:30pm-7:30pm Read to Moon the Library Dog at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 6:00pm-7:30pm A2ZERO Sustainability Forum | A Circular City: Building Physical and Social Infrastructure through A2ZEROs Circular Economy Programs at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 7:00pm-10:00pm Teen Ignite Spring Break Special at Launch Trampoline
Find all Events for Kids in Ann Arbor on Thursday, March 27 here,
Kid-Friendly Fun on Friday, March 28
💙 10:00am-7:00pm Spring Break Staycation at Launch Ann Arbor at Launch Trampoline
💙 11:00am-3:00pm Stream Table Day at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History 🆓
💙 12:00pm-1:45pm Movie Day at the Library: My Neighbor Totoro at Downtown Branch of AADL 🆓
💙 12:00pm-1:00pm Spring Break STEAM: The Puppets of Spelhorst at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 12:00pm-1:30pm Star Jars at Pittsfield Branch Library 🆓
💙 1:00pm-3:00pm Build a Summer Squirrel Home at Gallup Park
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Dog Man Party! at Dexter District Library 🆓
💙 2:00pm-3:00pm Spring Break STEM at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior 🆓
💙 3:00pm-6:00pm Spark Festival of Learning at U of M School of Education 🆓
💙 6:00pm-8:00pm Teen STEAM Cafe at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd 🆓
💙 7:00pm-10:00pm Teen Ignite Spring Break Special at Launch Trampoline
💙 7:30pm-9:00pm New Moon Night Hike at Leslie Science & Nature Center
Find all the Kid Friendly Fun near Ann Arbor on Friday, March 28 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.
