Are you wondering what is open on Christmas in Ann Arbor. I’ve scoured a number of places for family fun and their holiday hours. For Christmas Eve (December 24), my general assumption is that shopping is open during the day and closing around dinner time. Many other locations may have special hours. For Christmas, my default assumption is that places are closed except for movie theaters, some restaurants, gas stations, and some 24 hour drug stores…even Meijer closes on Christmas

I found the following information on closures and special hours at the following kid-friendly locations:

Ann Arbor Pre-Christmas Eve Closures

• December 23 – Ypsilanti District Library

Ann Arbor Christmas Eve Closures

Closed All Day December 24

• Ypsilanti District Library
• Ann Arbor District Library
• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens
• Yankee Air Museum
• Yost Ice Arena
• UM Museum of Art (always closed on Mondays)
• Zoey + Joey

Special Hours on December 24

• Literati Bookstore 9a-2p
• The Rocket Candy & Novelties 9a-6p
• Buhr Park Oudoor Ice Arena
• Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena
• Quality 16 – Last show will be between 4-5p
• Mack Pool 9a-2p
• Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center (Closes at noon)
• Meijer closes at 7p
• Trader Joe’s Closes at 6p
• Busch’s Closes at 6p on Christmas Eve
• Argus Farm Stop – 7a-3p
• Little Seedling 10a-2p
• Learning Express 9a-4p

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Open Normal Hours on December 24

• Michigan Theater
• State Theater
• Cinemark Cinemas
• Emagine Saline

Christmas Eve Events

	Date/Time	Event
	12/24/2018 All Day	Everyday Indoor Activities
	12/24/2018 9:00am-2:00pm	Public Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/24/2018 9:30am-10:30am	Stroller Strides at 2|42 Community Church, Ann Arbor MI 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.
	12/24/2018 11:00am-3:00pm	Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
💙	12/24/2018 1:30pm-2:30pm	Open Swim at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan
	12/24/2018 7:00pm-10:00pm	Wayne County Lightfest at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan

Ann Arbor Christmas Day Closures

Closed All Day December 25

• Literati Bookstore
• The Rocket Candy & Novelties
• Goldfish Swim School
• Ypsilanti District Library
• Mack Pool 9a-2p
• Buhr Park Oudoor Ice Arena
• Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena
• Ann Arbor District Library
• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens
• Yankee Air Museum
• Yost Ice Arena
• Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
• UM Museum of Art
• Meijer (reopens at 6p on December 26)
• Trader Joe’s
• Busch’s
• Zoey + Joey
• Argus Farm Stop
• Little Seedling
• Ma Lou’s
• Bona Sera
• Corner Brewery
• Aubrees
• Beezy’s
• Maiz Mexican Cantina
• No Thai
• Zingerman’s Deli
• Zingerman’s Road House
• Sweetwaters Cafe
• St Joseph Mercy Urgent Care Centers
• Hop Cat
• Grizzly Peak
• Original Cottage Inn
• Neopapalis

Special Hours on December 25

• Quality 16 – First show will be at 3p
• Eagle Crest Marriott has special Christmas meal 11a-9p

Open Normal Hours on December 25

• Michigan Theater
• State Theater
• Cinemark Cinemas
• Emagine Saline
• Leslie Science & Nature Center Grounds (Buildings Closed, Grounds Open)
• IHA Urgent Cares (except Hamburg location)
• A2 Urgent Care
• Michigan Urgent Care

For restaurants, I have not found any that say they are open. I suggest trying restaurants at hotels (Weber’s, Relish at Kensington Hotel,

Christmas Day Events

Ann Arbor Closures December 26-30

• Closed December 25-January 6 – Goldfish Swim School
• Closed December 24-28 – Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
• Closed December 26 – Zoey + Joey
• Closed December 30 – Ypsilanti District Library

Did I miss any closures? Add them in the comments so others can see as well.

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