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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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The waterplay section of the Nature Playscape at the Leslie Science & Nature Center has opened. It is perfect timing with summer fast approaching. This morning I visited the playscape to check out the new section. While I was there the landscaping crew was busy planting new flowers on the hill below the playscape. Water
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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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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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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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Veterans Memorial Park Pool (Vets Pool) is one of Ann Arbor’s city pools. It features a water slide, a deep end lap lanes, and a zero-entry tot area. Make plans to visit today.
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Summer and the outdoor swim season is almost over. Find the best Ann Arbor pools that you can visit today and all summer long. The only public pool open before Memorial Day is Fuller Park which opens for the season in mid-May. With school now starting before Labor Day, pools are cutting their hours the
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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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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 2024 includes movies, music, kids zone tents, food, Annex activities, retreat fitness classes, and more. Top of the Park 2024 starts on June 14,
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It’s been 6 years since the last eclipse was partially visible in Ann Arbor. And now we’ll have two eclipses in 6 months. A partial view of the October 14 annular eclipse, and near totality for the April 8 total eclipse. See April 8 Eclipse in Ann Arbor Ann Arbor will be at 98.4% totality
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