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Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19. In recent years, events honoring Juneteenth have increased and several camps have chosen to treat the day as a holiday. Juneteenth is a celebration of African American freedom from slavery dating back to June 19th, 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. What’s Closed on Juneteenth Juneteenth […]
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2026? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2026. When I moved to Ann Arbor I was surprised to learn that Ann Arbor doesn’t have its own Fireworks display. Plus, many local displays are spread throughout the week before Fourth of July instead
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This review of Rolling Hills Water Park is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Rolling Hills hosted us in August 2019 to update our review and we have added 2026 information. The water park has not significantly changed since the 2019 season, so we have not updated the review portion of the article. Our
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On April 15, Veterans Park was damaged by the tornado that came through Ann Arbor. Since that time, the park has been closed. On May 11, Ann Arbor Parks provided an update on the park, the pool, and the ice arena. The EF-1 tornado ripped a wall off the ice arena and caused other damage
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The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition – that changed its name to the Michigan Celtic Festival in 2024. It is a celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic culture. In 2023 they moved from Saline’s Mill Pond Park to the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds and remain at the fairgrounds this year. Have you ever
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Get details on all of the great activities happening. as part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in our Family Guide. Ann Arbor Top of the Park 2026 includes movies, music, kids zone tents, food, Annex activities, retreat fitness classes, and more. Top of the Park 2026 starts on June 12,
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From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for May. Change is in the air this month as we start to shift into summer mode. And the Flight Plan reflects that. Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan is a new feature for 2026. Each month, it will give an overview of
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University of Michigan adds so much to the experience of living in Ann Arbor! But, campus area can be overwhelming while students are in town. It definitely takes on a quieter atmosphere when the students aren’t in town. Parking becomes easier, restaurants are less crowded, and it becomes about townies instead of college students including
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For years I heard about the Argo Cascades for tubing or kayaking but I have to admit I didn’t even know where along the Huron River they were. In 2017, friends took us on our first trip and taught us their secrets to a fun outing. Since then we’ve returned many times. I’ve had other
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Your water-loving, adventure seeking kids will have a blast at these Ann Arbor Water Parks. These parks feature large water slides, spray playgrounds, lazy rivers, wave pools, and so much more. Outdoor Water Parks Outdoor water parks operate seasonally – typically Memorial Day to Labor Day. These are a great way to spend a summer
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