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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 Meet Up & Eat Up Summer Food Service Programs. As with 2023, most of the programs offer group […]
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2024? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2024. 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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Looking for the juiciest, ripest u-pick strawberries near Ann Arbor? Look no further! Plan a delightful adventure of hand-picking your own sweet treasures at the local u-pick strawberry farms. Nothing compares to the satisfaction of plucking sun-kissed berries straight from the vine, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful experience. Check out all the Michigan strawberry
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The 2024 Ann Arbor Carnival & Fair season is back! Carnivals are always a great source of family fun with games and rides and entertainment. My daughter loves rides, so carnivals and fairs that bring rides to town have always been a big hit with her. The Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School
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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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This summer don’t miss Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series for summer 2024. 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. 2024 Emagine Summer Kids Movie Series Details Dates and Showtimes The Kids Summer Movie
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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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Fuller Park Pool is the first public outdoor pool to open each season and the last to close. It typically opens in mid-May and closes in mid-September. It opened for the 2024 season on May 12 Our Visit to Ann Arbor’s Fuller Pool We decided to visit Fuller Park Pool for the first time after
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Our Visit to Ann Arbor Buhr Park Pool Our article was originally based on a visit to Buhr Park Pool in 2018. However, we are most familiar with Buhr Park. We used to visit Tot Splash when my teen was young. She swam on the Buhr Park Sharks swim team for several years, and has
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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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