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Each summer the Sonic Lunch series of lunchtime concerts are held on Thursdays. The Bank of Ann Arbor Sonic Lunch Concerts start on June 4th and run through August 27. The concerts are designed to bring together all of Ann Arbor from people on their lunch break to tourists, from senior citizens to children. Sonic Lunch […]
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Is your child interested in a summer swim team near Ann Arbor, but your family doesn’t have a pool or country club membership? No problem, we’ve got the list of local Ann Arbor swim teams that don’t require you to belong to a pool. We live in a neighborhood that has a small pool, so
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Each summer the Cinemark Theater chain runs the Summer Movie Clubhouse at participating Cinemark theaters. The Cinemark on Carpenter Rd in Ypsilanti will be participating again in summer 2026. Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Details Movie Tickets Tickets for each movie can be purchased for $1.75. In the past you could purchase a season pass for
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The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition – that changed its name to the Michigan Celtic Festival in 2024. It is a celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic culture. In 2023 they moved from Saline’s Mill Pond Park to the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds and remain at the fairgrounds this year. Have you ever
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Get details on all of the great activities happening. as part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in our Family Guide. Ann Arbor Top of the Park 2026 includes movies, music, kids zone tents, food, Annex activities, retreat fitness classes, and more. Top of the Park 2026 starts on June 12,
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Top of the Park Spectacles are one of the most fun parts of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival! They provide amazing free shows downtown. The first 2026 Special Attraction was announced on April 1 – no joking. They emphasized this was the first Special Attraction being announced, so we are looking forward to learning about
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For years I heard about the Argo Cascades for tubing or kayaking but I have to admit I didn’t even know where along the Huron River they were. In 2017, friends took us on our first trip and taught us their secrets to a fun outing. Since then we’ve returned many times. I’ve had other
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Your water-loving, adventure seeking kids will have a blast at these Ann Arbor Water Parks. These parks feature large water slides, spray playgrounds, lazy rivers, wave pools, and so much more. Outdoor Water Parks Outdoor water parks operate seasonally – typically Memorial Day to Labor Day. These are a great way to spend a summer
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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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Are you looking for swimming lakes near Ann Arbor? Check out these beaches in Ann Arbor area! Our list of lakes near Ann Arbor Michigan are all within an hour. The list of Ann Arbor lakes includes a Great Lake and a variety of inland lakes. Swimming Lakes at Michigan State Parks Near Me Michigan
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