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Ann Arbor Strawberry Picking

Savor the Sweetness: Ann Arbor Strawberry Picking Guide

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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2026 Top of the Park Movies By Moonlight Lineup

The 2026 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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Eco-Friendly & Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Near Ann Arbor

Washtenaw County’s Household Hazardous Waste Disposal offers a FREE option for household hazardous waste disposal near us. This toxic drop off near Ann Arbor is only for waste generated at home and not from the workplace. Home Toxics Reduction Program Are you wondering where there is paint and oil disposal near Ann Arbor? Are you

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Cheap Movies At The 2026 Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series

This winter don’t miss Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series. Each week they will be replaying an older kids movie at a discount price. Snack combo packs are also available at a discount. Emagine Winter Kids Movie Schedule The Kids Winter Movie Series schedule starts on January 9 and runs through the week of February 27. Tickets

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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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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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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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