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Michigan Maple Sugar Festivals & Maple Sugaring Events

Sweet!! Find Amazing Michigan Maple Sugaring Festivals & Events

As spring approaches the sap is flowing in the maple trees and it is time to make maple syrup. Check out our list of Southeast Michigan Maple Sugaring Events. At these events you’ll learn about the process, see the taps, and observe the sugar shack. Most events will let you sample the syrup – and …

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Greet Reindeer in Ann Arbor this Holiday Season

Meet Live Reindeer in Ann Arbor

Are you looking for live Reindeer in Ann Arbor this Christmas season? You’re in luck, there will be several appearances by Live Reindeer in Ann Arbor this Christmas season Ann Arbor Live Reindeer Appearances There are several options for seeing Reindeer not at events. The Toledo Zoo has reindeer. You can visit them during Lights …

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Best Places to see animals in Ann Arbor - Nature Centers, Zoos, & More - Two brightly colored tropical birds from Creature Conservancy

The Best Places to See Animals near Ann Arbor

Kids love animals. Did you know there are lots of opportunities to see animals near Ann Arbor? While there are two great zoos within an hour, they are both day trips. There are several nature centers, farms, and more offering a chance to visit animals. There are several closer options that don’t require the all …

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4-H County Fair - Cows

Ann Arbor 4-H Youth Show Information & Review

The Ann Arbor 4-H Youth Show is held every year the third week of July. For 2019, the show is July 21 through 26. Back in 2017 our writer Sarah researched the show and took her kids to share more information. Check out what she learned and read about her experiences. What is 4-H? Whenever …

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Sea Life Michigan Aquarium - In the Walkthrough Tunnel

SEA LIFE Michigan – Activity Review

SEA LIFE Michigan is a small aquarium located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets with over 250 species of sea creatures. Visiting SEA LIFE Michigan, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and shopping at Great Lakes Crossing is a fun day trip from Ann Arbor.

Born in China - Dawa's Cub

Disneynature’s Born in China Review

Yesterday my daughter and I went to see Disneynature’s Born in China. The movie features pandas, golden monkeys, snow leopards, cranes, and chiru. My daughter loves both pandas and snow leopards, so she definitely wanted to see Born in China. The movie opened on Friday, April 21. Born in China Review My daughter really enjoyed …

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Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival - LSNC Sign

Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival Report

Yesterday my daughter and I attended the Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival at Leslie Science and Nature Center. We always seem to be busy at this time of year, so it was our first time attending the event. However, even yesterday we were only able to stay for a short time since I had promised …

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UMMNH - Mammoth Site Dig

Chelsea Mammoth Exhibit Opening Soon

Have you followed the story of the Mammoth bones found in Chelsea? They have been donated to the University of Michigan and will be on display at the Museum of Natural History. The new exhibit featuring the bones will be open beginning in November. Get the details below: “Chelsea” Mammoth Exhibit Opens November 5 at U-M Museum …

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LSNC & AAHOM Joining Forces

Big News – AAHOM & LSNC Joining Operations

There was some big news this afternoon. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center are exploring join operations. A memorandum of understanding has been approved as the first step to combining operations. Both organizations will retain their name and programming focus, but with a combined organizational structure. Here at Ann Arbor with Kids we …

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Toledo Zoo Africa

A Visit to the Toledo Zoo & the New Aquarium

This morning my daughter and I joined her friend and his mom at the Toledo Zoo for a last summer excursion. Despite the heat, it was a perfect day at the zoo. It wasn’t too crowded since Ohio schools have already gone back to school. Our kids (4th graders) were definitely a lot bigger than many of the …

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