This year Free Comic Book Day is becoming Free Comic Book Summer. Free Comic Book Day is typically held on the first Saturday in May, but was canceled due to social distancing. By extending the event through the summer, shops can manage the event in a way to decrease crowds. Changes for Free Comic Book …
Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations? 2020 Celebrations are very different in light of social distancing recommendations. We ask all our readers to keep social distance in mind when planning their activities – either at events or in keeping at home gatherings small, outside, and socially distant. Ann Arbor Fourth of …
Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2020? Many firework displays are cancelled for 2020. Fireworks typically draw large crowds which are not recommended with current social distancing requirements – especially with cases in Michigan trending up again last week. When I moved to Ann Arbor I was surprised to learn that Ann …
The Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade is going virtual for 2020. We love the Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade. It is a must for our family every year. My daughter has been in the parade every year since she was 3. I am so glad we will still be able to …
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There are a lot less places to get with in Ann Arbor this summer with most pools, water parks, and spraygrounds closed. We still have a few options for Ann Arbor swimming in the summer of 2020. My daughter is a swimmer, so pool closures this summer will be especially hard on her. We will …
Are you looking for free, outdoor concerts this summer? Typically, there are lots of great outdoor concerts in the Ann Arbor area. However, with social distancing in 2020, many of the series are being canceled. Hopefully by the end of summer, we may see smaller outdoor concerts or ones meant to be listened to from …
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As we enter the growing season, there are usually tons of Ann Arbor Farmers Markets popping up. This year, the Farmers Markets are opening more slowly and with additional restrictions. The article will include both the Farmers Markets currently open and those that are not open. In 2021, we will re-evaluate whether to remove farmers …
Visiting the Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum has been on my to-do list for several years. I finally visited with a friend in 2019 and was looking forward to a return trip in 2020. 2020 Update With COVID-19 still a concern, the Arboretum is discouraging visitors this year. When we visited last year the peony …
Coloring is a great way for kids (and adults) to pass time while they are home. We have assembled a list of Ann Arbor area coloring pages. If you know of others, we would love to add to the list. Arbor Annie’s Coloring Page Let’s start with a coloring page featuring our own Arbor Annie. …
For many kids visiting the playground is a highlight of a walk in a park. While playgrounds have (or are soon) reopening, some families may still wish to avoid the playgrounds. We have pulled together a list of Ann Arbor Area Walks that don’t include a playground. With these walks you won’t have to disappoint …