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From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for April. April 1 may be April Fools Day, but Ann Arbor will be feeling Foolish until mid April with FoolMoon & FestiFools! Spring is here and that brings spring break and Easter to start the month. Finally, the month wraps […]
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I love brunch, making it a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 – which is May 10, 2026. There are a number of great 2026 Ann Arbor Mother’s Day Events. Mother’s Day Events 2026 Near You in Washtenaw County Check out all of the fun Ann Arbor Mother’s Day events near you: Note: This
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That was quite the storm that came through Ann Arbor in the early hours of April 15, 2026. Our family was lucky that it went between our house (near 94 & 23) and our daughter’s apartment (UM North Campus area). Still there are numerous power outages and storm damage in the area. Hopefully you have
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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 This week is less exciting than last week with the National Championship & Frozen Four – plus the drudgery of
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Introduce the kids to retro fun at the 7 best arcades in Ann Arbor to take your kids? Whether you’re planning a fun outing with elementary schoolers or teens, there are a number of arcades to choose from. From retro pinball machines to state-of-the-art arcade games, these spots offer something for every gamer in the
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My husband and I grew up in the 80s when visiting the arcade was a regular activity. There were arcades in every shopping mall – often right outside the food court. No trip to the mall with friends was complete without time in the arcade. Pinball Pete’s is reminiscent of the classic arcades we grew
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Find the best events for families this weekend in Ann Arbor with Arbor Annie’s Weekend Highlights for April 17-19. This article is updated each week with all the best things to this weekend near Ann Arbor. Are you looking for the best events during the week? Find them here. This weekend has the Michigan Spring
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On Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) participating stores give away a selection of comic books. There is a bit of a change in the air for 2026. Free Comic Book Day continues, And Penguin Random House has a new “Comic Giveaway Day”. The good news is both events are the first Saturday in May. So
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Congratulations to the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball team for winning the 2026 National Championship. They are holding a Championship Celebration on Saturday, April 11th. The celebrations start at 10a. UM Basketball Championship Parade Everyone is invited to the Championship Parade through Campus. The parade will start at 10a at the President’s House and proceed
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Greenfield Village is debuting a new weekend event in 2026 – All Aboard Adventure. This event is a replacement for their traditional Day Out with Thomas Weekends held in May. In March we were disappointed to hear that Thomas the Tank Engine can no longer visit Greenfield Village due to a mechanical issue with the
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Planes, trucks, trains, and cars…most kids are fascinated by them at some point. The good news is there are so many options for kids to get up close with vehicles near Ann Arbor. Where to See them Anytime Museums In the immediate area there are three great museums that feature vehicles. The Michigan Firehouse Museum
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