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These Ann Arbor Turkey Trots Will Let You Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Feast Guilt Free

October 27, 2022 November 1, 2022 / charity, Dexter, elementary, Fall, family, fitness, November, outdoor, thanksgiving, Thanksgiving / By Anna Mae

There are typically 3 Ann Arbor Turkey Trots from mid-November through Thanksgiving. This year they are all returning with in person Turkey Trots. Turkey trots are a great way to work off some calories before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast – turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pie! You can run or walk in the turkey trots …

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Fall Fun At 6 Awesome Ann Arbor Corn Mazes

September 15, 2022 September 23, 2022 / corn maze, Dexter, elementary, Fall, family, Milan, nature, October, outdoor, Preschoolers, roundup, teens, Toddlers, tweens / By Anna Mae

There are several Ann Arbor Corn Mazes. Be sure to check out the extras at the Corn Maze before selecting which Ann Arbor Corn Maze to visit.

The Best Apple Orchards & Cider Mills near Ann Arbor

September 1, 2022 March 21, 2023 / Dexter, Fall, family, food, Milan, nature, October, outdoor, Saline, September, Ypsilanti / By Anna Mae

One of my favorite fall activities is picking apples, enjoying cider and donuts, and enjoying a fresh baked apple pie. I’ve compiled a list of Ann Arbor Apple Orchards and Cider Mills. I have split the list into those offering U-Pick Orchards and those that do not. I have compiled information on several of the …

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Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations

June 23, 2022 June 24, 2022 / Concert, Dexter, elementary, Entertainment, family, Free, Holiday, Main Street, Manchester, outdoor, Parks, Preschoolers, roundup, Summer, teens, Toddlers, tweens, Ypsilanti / By Anna Mae

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations? We’ve got a list of all the fireworks (mostly leading up to the 4th), parades, and more fun events. Ann Arbor Fourth of July Fireworks Locally fireworks displays typically happen leading up to July 4th and not on July 4th itself – so make sure …

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9 Farmers Markets in the Ann Arbor Area

May 18, 2022 August 24, 2022 / August, Dexter, family, farmers market, food, Free, Guide, July, June, Kerrytown, May, November, October, Pittsfield Township, ReShares, Saline, September, Summer, timeless, Ypsilanti / By Anna Mae

As we enter the 2022 growing season, Farmers Markets in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas are returning – or resuming their summer schedule. Farmers Market Resume a More Normal Look for 2022 For 2022, farmers markets are returning to more of their pre-pandemic operations. There are less restrictions than when the season kicked off in …

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Ann Arbor Summer Concert Series for 2022

May 4, 2022 July 8, 2022 / August, Chelsea, Concert, Dexter, Entertainment, family, Free, July, June, ReShares / By Anna Mae

Are you looking for free, outdoor concerts this summer? The 2022 lineup looks more like 2019 but with some enhancements for 2022. Most of the concert series have returned, or even expanded. 2022 Ann Arbor Summer Concert Series Live Here Now Top of the Park – Ann Arbor Summer Festival Sonic Lunch Ann Arbor Civic …

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Dexter’s Lions Park – Tuesday Playground Profile

June 30, 2021 September 29, 2021 / Dexter, Playground Profiles, Playgrounds / By Ann Arbor with Kids

This profile of Dexter’s Lions Park Playground is part of our Tuesday Playground Profiles Series. Are you interested in sponsoring the series? Contact us for details. After taking off the summer of 2020, we are resuming the Tuesday Playground Profile Series for Summer 2021. Each week Ann Arbor with Kids is profiling a different playground in …

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Dexter’s Mill Creek North Park – Tuesday Playground Profile

June 22, 2021 September 29, 2021 / Dexter, outdoor, Parks, Playground Profiles, Playgrounds, timeless / By Anna Mae

This profile of Dexter’s Mill Creek North Playground is part of our Tuesday Playground Profiles Series. Are you interested in sponsoring the series? Contact us for details. After taking off the summer of 2020, we are resuming the Tuesday Playground Profile Series for Summer 2021. Each week Ann Arbor with Kids is profiling a different playground …

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Blast Corn Maze – Fall Activity Review

October 8, 2018 July 29, 2019 / corn maze, Dexter, Fall, family, Halloween, November, October, outdoor, Reviews, September / By Anna Mae

Visiting a Corn Maze is an annual fall tradition for us. I have heard great things about Blast Corn Maze for years. Since we live on the southeast side of Ann Arbor, we stuck with mazes closer to home. This year, we visited Blast Corn Maze – and it is now our corn maze of …

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Ann Arbor Summer Reading Programs

June 23, 2018 June 30, 2021 / books, Dexter, education, elementary, Free, Legacy, library, Monday Summer Reading, Preschoolers, shopping, Summer, teens, Toddlers, tweens, Ypsilanti / By Anna Mae

The AADL Summer Game brings a whole new level to Ann Arbor Summer Reading Programs. We’ve got details on how it works (including like a traditional summer reading program) and other Ann Arbor summer reading programs. I’m also sharing links to the Summer Reading Recommendations that we have shared in the past. Over the years my …

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