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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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Strawberry Picking options? The 2019 picking season was delayed by our cool spring! It typically starts at the end of May, but it is closer to mid-June this year. Ann Arbor Strawberry Picking Strawberry picking is a great activity with kids. The bushes are low to the ground. It is also pretty easy for […]
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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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Onward is Disney Pixar’s newest film set to open in March 2020. The film features elf brothres in a traditional fantasy story – set in modern times. It also reunites Avengers Infinity War and Avengers Endgame castmates Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. About Onward From Disney Pixar: Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage […]
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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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My daughter loves rides, so carnivals and fairs that bring rides to town are a big hit with her. Arbor Annie has compiled a list of Ann Arbor Carnivals (including those in nearby communities). Ann Arbor Carnivals Our list includes carnivals in communities surrounding Ann Arbor that have rides. Unfortunately this leaves out some great events like the Ypsilanti Heritage […]
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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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Agua Fresca is a great summer beverage. With fresh fruit and water, it’s a definite way to up your family’s beverage game over the summer. With Strawberry season right around the corner, Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca is a great choice. Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca Agua Fresca is a fresh water made with fruit and often sweetened with sugar. Agua Fresca is […]
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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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