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One of my daughter’s favorite parts of summer is the water – whether it’s swimming, water slides, splash parks, or just getting wet. Check out these Ann Arbor area Pools, Water Parks, and Splash Pads. Fortunately, there are a number of Ann Arbor Swimming Pools and more for kids to get wet and cool off […]
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Fuller Park Pool is the first public outdoor pool to open each season and the last to close. It typically opens in mid-May and closes in mid-September. It opens for the 2026 season on May 10. They close on September 20. Our Visit to Ann Arbor’s Fuller Pool We decided to visit Fuller Park Pool
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Our Visit to Ann Arbor Buhr Park Pool Our article was originally based on a visit to Buhr Park Pool in 2018. However, we are most familiar with Buhr Park. We used to visit Tot Splash when my daughter was young. She swam on the Buhr Park Sharks swim team for several years, and was
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While there are plenty of great pool options in and around Ann Arbor, warm temperatures can happen before they open for the summer or after they close. Fortunately, there are several parks and playgrounds that have creeks, rivers, or lakes that can be visited year round. This list includes only locations without a vehicle admission
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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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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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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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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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Thrift and resale shops are a great option whether you’re hunting for a bargain, aiming for sustainability, or a bit of both. By choosing to shop secondhand, you’re not only keeping high-quality items out of landfills but also discovering unique pieces that “big box” stores simply can’t match. Thrifting in Ann Arbor is more than
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