The Ann Arbor 4-H Youth Show is held every year the third week of July. For 2019, the show is July 21 through 26. Back in 2017 our writer Sarah researched the show and took her kids to share more information. Check out what she learned and read about her experiences. What is 4-H? Whenever I would try and give […]
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations? Don’t wait for the fourth (maybe not even for July), there are plenty of celebrations the week before the Fourth. Ann Arbor Fourth of July Fireworks Local fireworks displays are mostly this week (or have already happened). Last year Saline offered Fireworks on the Fourth of July. They are returning […]
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Our 2019 Top of the Park Kids Guide has information on all of the great family-friendly activities happening as part of the 2019 Ann Arbor Summer Festival. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival runs from June 14 through July 7. 2019 Top of the Park Kids Guide Top of the Park is the free outdoor component of the Ann Arbor Summer […]
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Visiting the Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum has been on my to-do list for several years. My daughter suffers from spring allergies so has never wanted to visit. I was set to go a couple of weeks ago while she was on a field trip, but the peonies were not yet in bloom. A friend and I visited this afternoon. […]
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National Donut Day is today, Friday, June 7th. I love that Donut Day is on a Friday. I have been part of Friday Donut clubs in high school and in the workplace. Check out these Ann Arbor National Donut Day Deals: Ann Arbor National Donut Day Promotions I have found a few local and national deals available in Ann Arbor for National […]
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays? When I moved to Ann Arbor I was disappointed to learn that Ann Arbor doesn’t have a Fireworks display and that many local displays are spread throughout the week before Fourth of July instead of that night. Growing up Fourth of July Fireworks were an annual tradition. Local Ann Arbor Fireworks Display […]
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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. Fortunately, there are a number of Ann Arbor Swimming Pools and more for kids to get wet and cool off this summer. The 11 places to get wet below may include an admission charge, but do not […]
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Are you looking for free, outdoor concerts this summer? Outdoor concerts are a staple summer activity. Our list below includes Ann Arbor Summer Concert Series (as well as concert series in all of Washtenaw County). I’ve collaborated with other sites in Metro Detroit to bring you a list of concert series throughout the area. Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood Livingston County Summer […]
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We love the Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade. I have had the experience of enjoying the parade both as a participant and as a spectator. General Parade Information Fourth of July Parade Route The Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade has a new route in 2019 due to construction on William St. The parade moves a block […]
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This summer Quality 16 is offering FREE* movies on weekday mornings. Movies are shown from June 10 through August 2. *Movies are FREE for members of their Frequent Moviegoers Rewards program (it is free to join). Each movie is $1 for non-members. Morning Movies The Weekday Morning Movies schedule starts on June 10 and runs through August 2. Unfortunately, Ann […]
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