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There are typically 3 Ann Arbor Turkey Trots from mid-November through Thanksgiving. Turkey trots are a great way to work off some calories before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast! Run off those calories then indulge in turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie! Join a family friendly Turkey Trot Thanksgiving 2025 and start a new family […]
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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.
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Each year, there are several important dates for AAPS families before school starts. Elementary schools often have playground playdates and meet and greets before school starts, High Schools have orientations, band camps, and sports practices. After school starts, each school has a Back to School night plus a variety of other return events. Before School
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Are you looking for the 2026-2027 Ann Arbor School calendar? In an unprecedented move, AAPS released the 2026-2027 calendar with the 2025-2026 calendar. This is the first time I recall a calendar being released so far in advance and I became an AAPS parent in 2011. 2026-2027 AAPS Calendar This is the calendar that was
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Are you looking for the 2025-2026 Ann Arbor School calendar? Next year’s AAPS calendar has not been released yet. Calendars are typically released over the summer. But, that doesn’t mean we know nothing about the calendar! Winter and spring break schedules are available. And I’ve been predicting the Ann Arbor Public Schools calendar for several
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The 2025 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School opened on Thursday, June 19. It continues through Sunday, June 22 at Pioneer High School. The Ann Arbor Jaycees invited me to the Carnival so we could check it out and report back to our readers. We love the mix of rides and fun the
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations? We’ve got a list of all the fireworks and parades and other fun events for 4th of July near us. We are still in the process of adding 2025 4th of July events. Ann Arbor 4th of July Fireworks Firework shows near Ann Arbor typically
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The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition that returns for 2025 under the new name – the Michigan Celtic Festival – that was introduced 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
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2025? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2025. 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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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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