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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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Top of the Park Spectacles - Clockwise from top left - 2 kids creating chalk art, Kif Kif Sisters - 2 young women in white tshirts with red aprons and plate of cupcakes, shadow puppets being manipulated by metal bars, David Zinn creates chalk art on Ingalls Mall sidewalk, musicalperformers on top of giant structure that says SQUONK

Ann Arbor Summer Festival Top of the Park Spectacles & Attractions

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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Ann Arbor Playground Profiles

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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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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Summer Spectacular: Family Guide to Top of the Park

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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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 4th of July Celebrations

Fireworks, Parades, & More: Spectacular Ann Arbor 4th of July

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fourth of July Celebrations? We’ve got a list of all the fireworks and parades and other fun events for 4th of July near us. We are still in the process of adding 2025 4th of July events. Ann Arbor 4th of July Fireworks Firework shows near Ann Arbor typically

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5 Tips for Visiting the 2025 Michigan Celtic Festival

The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition that returns for 2025 under the new name – the Michigan Celtic Festival – that was introduced 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

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Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

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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