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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 – 2025 May 7 – The […]

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Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series

9 Cinematic Adventures: Emagine’s Summer Kids Movie Series

This summer don’t miss Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series for summer 2025. 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. 2025 Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series Details Dates and Showtimes The Kids Summer Movie

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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 2025 includes movies, music, kids zone tents, food, Annex activities, retreat fitness classes, and more. Top of the Park 2025 starts on June 13,

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Ann Arbor Still Water Paddles - Kayaking

Ann Arbor Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding

My daughter’s top priority at Huron River Day 2018 was to go boating. She also took the opportunity to try Stand Up Paddleboarding. She discovered she loves kayaking (and SUP). She has done it several more times since including 2019 Huron River Day. In summer 2024, it was her request for a last family weekend

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2 Thrilling River Trips: Kayaking to Gallup Park

The Argo Park Kayak River Trip from to Gallup is now one of my daughter’s favorite summer activities. In summer 2018, we took our first family river trip before my daughter would be going with classmates. My daughter’s first kayaking experience was in still water at Gallup Park on Huron River Day which is on

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Top of the Park Movies by Moonlight - People sitting in front of the Bell Tower watching a movie

2025 Top of the Park Movies By Moonlight Lineup

The 2025 Ann Arbor Top of the Park Movie Lineup is out! It has a nice mix of classic movies and newer movies – plenty of which are family-favorites. My family loves attending Top of the Park, particularly when we can meet up with friends. My daughter and I particularly enjoy seeing the movies. On the other

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Ann Arbor Area Farmers Markets - 5 panes: strawberries & kale on farmers market tables. Girl holding pint of berries

Fresh Local Delights: Ann Arbor’s Top 9 Farmers Markets in 2025

When looking for an Ann Arbor Farmers Market, it is easy to stop with the Farmers Market in Kerrytown. But, there are several other farmers markets in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dexter, and surrounding townships. There are a couple schedule changes for 2025, so don’t just rely on your memory from last year. Check the schedule

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Free Comic Book Day 2025- an array of comics spread on a table -Spider Man, XMen, Silver Surfer, Aliens

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2025 Near Ann Arbor

On Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) participating stores give away a selection of comic books. Our local comic book Free Comic Book Day 2025 Near Ann Arbor Find a comic book shop participating in Free Comic Book Day Near You in the greater Ann Arbor area with our list below. Stadium Cards & Comics (2061

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Ann Arbor FoolMoon 2025 & Ann Arbor FestiFools 2025 - Photo from Festifools parade includes large woman puppet, bird, and the mad-Hatters hat.

Have a Foolish Time at FoolMoon & FestiFools 2025

It’s Foolish Time Ann Arbor! Yes, it is time for FoolMoon and FestiFools. Ann Arbor FestiFools first foolishly paraded on Ann Arbor streets in 2007, and quickly become an Ann Arbor tradition! FoolMoon was added in 2011. Ann Arbor FoolMoon 2025 is on Friday April 4 with processions across downtown Ann Arbor. FestiFools Ann Arbor

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