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The Ann Arbor area hosts a number of great events every year. While these events have always been on our calendar, we’ve gathered dates for each event and our reviews from past years all in one place. If you are planning a visit to Ann Arbor, these dates can help you plan the best time […]
The Best Family Events in Ann Arbor – 2026 at a Glance Read More »
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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My husband and I grew up in the 80s when visiting the arcade was a regular activity. There were arcades in every shopping mall – often right outside the food court. No trip to the mall with friends was complete without time in the arcade. Pinball Pete’s is reminiscent of the classic arcades we grew
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Are you looking for a new Ann Arbor Playground to visit? Be sure to check out our Ann Arbor Playground Profiles. If there is one thing that Ann Arbor has in abundance, it is parks. The City of Ann Arbor owns and operates 162 parks. That doesn’t even count Washtenaw County Parks, or parks in Pittsfield Township, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline,
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Spread your wings beyond Tree Town with these Epic Day Trips from Ann Arbor to make some amazing family memories. We’ve got day trips for every type of family adventure from city explorations to historical fun to nature adventure and more in between. So check out our list below and get planning on that family
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Are you looking for kid-friendly races near me? Good news! There are plenty of Family Friendly races in Ann Arbor throughout the year. Find a 5K in Ann Arbor. Check out a Fun Run. And the whole family will be crossing the finish line! Kid Friendly Race Tips If you are running with your kids,
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Kids love animals. Did you know there are lots of opportunities to see animals near Ann Arbor? While there are two great zoos within an hour, they are both day trips. There are several closer options that don’t require the all day commitment. These places to see Animals Near Ann Arbor include several nature centers,
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The Ann Arbor theatre scene is lively. Several groups produce Ann Arbor theater shows for kids and families – or starring them. I love taking my daughter to see live theater and concerts. The local productions are so much less expensive than the touring productions so we can see more performances. There are lots of
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Get in the fast lane to fun at these Bowling Alleys in Ann Arbor area. Bowling is a great family activity that can appeal to a wide range of ages. With bowling ramps and bumpers, even preschoolers can have fun bowling. Bowling is a great option for cold winter days, hot summer days, or rainy days year round. While
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I love this spring weather that we have been having this week! However, with melting snow and spring rains, things can get quite muddy on playgrounds. Since we don’t live walking distance to a playground, I don’t want to put my muddy daughter back into the car. This isn’t a problem at one of the Ann Arbor Mess-Free
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