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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 Summer Food Service Programs. There are programs offering both Eat and Play (originally called Meet Up and Eat

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Ann Arbor Fireworks Display

Sparkling Spectacles: Ann Arbor Fireworks in 2025

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2025? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2025. 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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Ann Arbor Summer Concerts

Harmony in the Park: Ann Arbor’s 2025 Free Summer Concerts

Are you looking for free, outdoor summer concerts near me? We’ve got the details on the Ann Arbor Free Summer Concert Series 2025. We are currently updating this list for 2025. Free Summer Concerts Near You Are you looking for a list of Free Summer Concerts Near Me? If you’re in the Ann Arbor area,

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Rolling Hills Water Park - Splash Pad - Taking Aim at Mom

Wave-filled Delights: Visiting Rolling Hills Water Park

This review of Rolling Hills Water Park is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Rolling Hills hosted us in August 2019 to update our review and we have added 2025information. The water park has not significantly changed since the 2019 season. Our Visit to Rolling Hills Water Park As always, we had a great

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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 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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Ann Arbor River Trip Kayaking - Ready to Go - a tween stands on the dock in front of kayaks (she'll add the lifejacket before heading out)

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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Toledo Zoo Aerial Adventure Course - On the Sky Bridge with our guide Lexi

Wild Heights: Conquer the Toledo Zoo Aerial Adventure Course

Embark on a thrilling journey high over the plains of Africa! Unleash your adventurous spirit on the Toledo Zoo’s Aerial Adventure Course as you Take a walk on the Sky Bridge. Conquer the two levels of the Challenge Course. Then soar over the Africa exhibit on the Toledo Zoo ZiplineThis adrenaline-fueled attraction offers an unforgettable

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