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2026 Sonic Lunch Ann Arbor Returns

Each summer the Sonic Lunch series of lunchtime concerts are held on Thursdays. The Bank of Ann Arbor Sonic Lunch Concerts start on June 4th and run through August 27. The concerts are designed to bring together all of Ann Arbor from people on their lunch break to tourists, from senior citizens to children. Sonic Lunch […]

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5 Tips for Visiting the 2026 Michigan Celtic Festival

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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Ann Arbor Top of the Park Family Guide - Images clockwise from top left - Inflatable movie screen showing Minions, , Kids Zone tent, Instrument Petting Zoo, Culinary Row Food Tents, Tent setup on Ingalls Mall, Girl eating ice cream in front of Culinary Row

Summer Spectacular: Family Guide to Top of the Park

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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Ann Arbor Summer Festival Top of the Park Spectacles & Attractions

Top of the Park Spectacles are one of the most fun parts of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival! They provide amazing free shows downtown. The first 2026 Special Attraction was announced on April 1 – no joking. They emphasized this was the first Special Attraction being announced, so we are looking forward to learning about

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Ann Arbor Summer Concerts

Harmony in the Park: Ann Arbor’s 2026 Free Summer Concerts

Are you looking for free, outdoor summer concerts near me? We’ve got the details on the Ann Arbor Free Summer Concert Series 2026. We are currently updating this list for 2026. Free Summer Concerts Near You Are you looking for a list of Free Summer Concerts Near Me? If you’re in the Ann Arbor area,

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Unlock Adventures: The Secret to Tubing at Argo Cascades

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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Splash the Day Away at an Ann Arbor Water Park

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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Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

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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Splashes, Slides, and Summer Delights at Fuller Pool

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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