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The Ann Arbor area has several options for 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 […]
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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. Check out these Ann Arbor area Pools, Water Parks, and Splash Pads. Fortunately, there are a number of Ann Arbor Swimming Pools and more for kids to get wet and cool off
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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 opens for the 2026 season on May 10. They close on September 20. Our Visit to Ann Arbor’s Fuller Pool We decided to visit Fuller Park Pool
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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 daughter was young. She swam on the Buhr Park Sharks swim team for several years, and was
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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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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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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 2026, so don’t just rely on your memory from last year. Check the schedule
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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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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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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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