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2022 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival – Details, Walkthrough, & Review

The 2022 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School opened on Wednesday, June 22 and continues through Sunday, June 26 at Pioneer High School. The Ann Arbor Jaycees hosted us at the Carnival so we could check it out and report back to our readers. Check out our thoughts and tips for visiting the carnival. Have you …

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Day out with Thomas at Crossroads Village

Do you have a child who loves Thomas the Train? If so, I suggest attending Day Out With Thomas. My daughter was a big fan of Thomas as a toddler and preschooler. She read the books, watched the movies, and played with the trains – both the wooden trains and the LEGO DUPLO trains that were made at …

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Ann Arbor Fireworks Display

Where to Find Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays?

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2022? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2022. When I moved to Ann Arbor I was surprised to learn that Ann Arbor doesn’t have a Fireworks display and that many local displays are spread throughout the week before Fourth of July instead …

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Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor area Pools, Water Parks, and Splash Pads are returning to operation in 2021. They are phasing in their operations as local restrictions are lifted. All of the locations on our list are opt to the public without a membership. Admission fees are noted where needed. One of my daughter’s favorite parts of summer …

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Ann Arbor Top of the Park Kids Guide

Top of the Park Kids Guide

Our Top of the Park Kids Guide has information on all of the great family-friendly activities happening as part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. They plan a return to a more normal Top of the Park in 2022. Top of the Park 2022 is scheduled to start on June 10, 2022. Movies were announced …

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Fencing Lesson at Saline Celtic Festival

5 Tips for Visiting the 2022 Saline Celtic Festival

The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition that returns for 2022 with a celebration of their Have you ever been to the Saline Celtic Festival? We went for the first time in 2014 and returned for the 2015 festival. Based on our experience, I’ve put together some information about the Saline Celtic Festival and …

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Day Out With Thomas at Greenfield Village - Background: Henry Ford Museum, Thomas the Train in Foreground

Toot!Toot! Thomas the Train at Greenfield Village in May 2023

Day Out with Thomas at Greenfield Village is great fun for kids who love Thomas the Train. The highlight of the day is a train ride pulled by Thomas.

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STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum

Tthe Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum opened their new STEAM PARK gallery developed in collaboration with Toyota in August 2021. The night before the opening, they invited me to visit, test out the exhibit, and speak with representatives from AAHOM and Toyota to get all the details to share with you. I spoke with Mel Drumm, …

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Ann Arbor Pools - Veterans Pool Main Pool Area

Veterans Memorial Park Pool – Wednesday Activity Review

Veterans Memorial Park Pool (Vets Pool) is one of Ann Arbor’s city pools. It features a water slide, a deep end lap lanes, and a zero-entry tot area. Make plans to visit today.

Ann Arbor Parks for Splashing

Ann Arbor Parks for Splashing

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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