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Michigan Football Gameday without Tickets

Score Big on Michigan Football Game Day: Ideas 7, Tickets 0

Even if you don’t have tickets there are plenty of fun ways to get the Michigan football gameday experience. Check out our ways to experience football Saturdays in Ann Arbor without tickets while celebrating the mazie and blue. If you are going to the game at the Big House, be sure to check out our

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Ann Arbor 4th of July Celebrations

Fireworks, Parades, & More: Spectacular Ann Arbor 4th of July

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 2024 4th of July events. Ann Arbor 4th of July Fireworks Firework shows near Ann Arbor typically

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Ann Arbor Meet Up & Eat Up Summer Food Programs

Meet Up and Eat Up – Ann Arbor & Ypsi Free Lunch Programs

School break can be a strain on families who typically rely on free and reduced cost lunches. Summer means the kids need to eat more meals at home. In Washtenaw County, Food Gatherers runs most of the Meet Up & Eat Up Summer Food Service Programs. As with 2023, most of the programs offer group

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Ann Arbor Fireworks Display

Sparkling Spectacles: Ann Arbor Fireworks in 2024

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2024? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2024. 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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Peony Garden at the Arb - Photo of pink and white peonies at University of Michigan's Nichols Aboretum

Peony Paradise: Exploring Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum

Visiting the Peony Garden at University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum has been an Ann Arbor spring tradition for nearly 100 years. The Arb Peony Garden was on my to-do list for several years before finally visiting in 2019. We’ve visited a few more times since then. Peak Bloom Season May 22 – Nearing peak bloom!

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Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series

5 Cinematic Adventures: Emagine’s Summer Kids Movie Series

This summer don’t miss Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series for summer 2024. A movie theater is a great place to spend a hot summer day or escape a rainy summer day. And a cheap movie makes it an even better choice. 2024 Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series Details Dates and Showtimes The Kids Summer Movie

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Ann Arbor Parks for Splashing - Barefoot child climbs across rocks in a creek

Ann Arbor Parks for Splashing

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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Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade 2024 - Photo of the Jaycees in the parade at its old downtown location

Ann Arbor 4th of July Parade Returns to Downtown

Tonight (May 10) the Ann Arbor Jaycees announced it is returning to Downtown Ann Arbor in 2024! Last month we had reported that it would be staying at Briarwood Mall based on information on their site that day. So we were excited to hear their new announcement of returning downtown. Ann Arbor July 4 Parade

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Free Comic Book Day 2024 Near Ann Arbor - Selection of comics from a past Free Comic Book Day

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2024 Near Ann Arbor

On Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) participating stores give away a selection of comic books. This year’s Free Comic Book Day is extra special since it falls on May the 4th – aka Star Wars Day (as in May the Fourth Be With You). I’ll be on the lookout for Star Wars Day activities as

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