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Ann Arbor has lots of great family entertainment. From live music to live theater to movies, there are plenty of options

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Have a Foolish Time at FoolMoon & FestiFools 2026

It’s Foolish Time Ann Arbor! Yes, it is time for FoolMoon and FestiFools. 2026 marks the 20th Annual FestiFools! Ann Arbor FestiFools first foolishly paraded on Ann Arbor streets in 2007, and quickly become an Ann Arbor tradition! FoolMoon was added in 2011. Ann Arbor FoolMoon 2026 is on Friday, April 10 with processions across […]

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Cheap Movies At The 2026 Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series

This winter don’t miss Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series. Each week they will be replaying an older kids movie at a discount price. Snack combo packs are also available at a discount. Emagine Winter Kids Movie Schedule The Kids Winter Movie Series schedule starts on January 9 and runs through the week of February 27. Tickets

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Lights, Camera, Action: The Best Movie Theaters in Ann Arbor

There are several movie theaters near Ann Arbor that make for a fun outing year round. Seeing a movie is great for families, a date night (or afternoon), or teens with their friends. Check out all these cinemas near us. Best Movie Theaters in Ann Arbor Area Michigan Theater and State Theater are independent, non-profit

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Encore, Encore! Live Theater & Concerts for Ann Arbor Families

The Ann Arbor theatre scene is lively. Several groups produce Ann Arbor theater shows for kids and families – or starring them. I love taking my daughter to see live theater and concerts. The local productions are so much less expensive than the touring productions so we can see more performances. There are lots of

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Frightening Fun: Exploring Ann Arbor’s Halloween Movies

There are several options for watching Halloween movies near Ann Arbor this fall. I love a good Halloween themed movie – but not a horror movie. Fortunately, that lines up with what my daughter has been able to watch. There is nothing like seeing even the non-scary Halloween movies on the big screen. Check out

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Creep, Creak, & Clap at Halloween Concerts near Ann Arbor

Get ready for some spooky fun at Halloween concerts near Ann Arbor that will have you creeping, creaking, and clapping along! This season, local venues are offering a range of family-friendly Halloween performances, from eerie melodies to playful musical shows that are perfect for kids and parents alike. Mark Your Calendar for Halloween Concerts near

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Get $4 Movies in Ann Arbor with National Cinema Day

2023 National Cinema Day is Sunday, August 27. Movies are showing at select movie theaters for $4. Participating Ann Arbor Theaters Michigan & State Theater In Downtown Ann Arbor, both Michigan & State Theater are participating in National Theater Day. Their family-friendly showings include Hugo which will be preceded by The Gaze which was produced

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Travel Around the World in 80 Days at Decode Ann Arbor

Over Thanksgiving Weekend we visited Decode Detroit’s Ann Arbor location to travel Around the World in 80 Days. Decode Detroit has been voted a top 10 escape room in the USA by the readers of USA Today. About Around the World in 80 Days From Decode Detroit’s description of. the journey: Join your pilot, Milo,

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Joining the Aurora Society at Decode Ypsilanti

This weekend we visited Decode Ypsilanti for their Aurora Society escape room. Decode has been voted a top 10 escape room in the USA by the readers of USA Today. About Aurora Society The Aurora Society is a magical society in Ypsilanti that gets their power from the Aurora Borealis. Once in the room, you

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