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Ann Arbor Back to School Events - Curriculum Nights, Registration, Welcome Events

Ann Arbor Back to School Events

Each year, there are several important dates for AAPS families before school starts. Elementary schools often have playground playdates and meet and greets before school starts, High Schools have orientations, band camps, and sports practices. After school starts, each school has a Back to School night plus a variety of other return events. Before School […]

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2026-2027 Ann Arbor School Calendar: Now Official

Are you looking for the 2026-2027 Ann Arbor School calendar? In an unprecedented move, AAPS released the 2026-2027 calendar with the 2025-2026 calendar. This is the first time I recall a calendar being released so far in advance and I became an AAPS parent in 2011. 2026-2027 AAPS Calendar This is the calendar that was

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2025-2026 Ann Arbor School Calendar: Now Official

Are you looking for the 2025-2026 Ann Arbor School calendar? Next year’s AAPS calendar has not been released yet. Calendars are typically released over the summer. But, that doesn’t mean we know nothing about the calendar! Winter and spring break schedules are available. And I’ve been predicting the Ann Arbor Public Schools calendar for several

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Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival 2025: Rides, Fun & Local Impact

The 2025 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School opened on Thursday, June 19. It continues through Sunday, June 22 at Pioneer High School. The Ann Arbor Jaycees invited me to the Carnival so we could check it out and report back to our readers. We love the mix of rides and fun the

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Epic Indoor Play Near Ann Arbor: Bounce, Climb, Imagine & More

There are plenty of fun indoor play spaces near Ann Arbor where kids can jump, climb, run, and explore. Perfect for when the Michigan weather takes a turn – sub-zero temperatures in winter, rainy days, sweltering summer days, or poor air quality days from distant wildfires. From sensory-friendly gyms to trampoline parks and play cafés,

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Free Ann Arbor Museums

SHH! Check out These 5 Ways to See Free Museums in Michigan

Are you looking for Free Ann Arbor Museums? We found 5 ways to visit Ann Arbor Museums for Free. Check out always free museums, special free days, and other ways to get free tickets. We also have suggestions for visiting museums for free beyond the Ann Arbor area. 1 – Free Ann Arbor Museums Here

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The Most Comprehensive Ann Arbor Summer Camps 2025 List

There are so many Summer Camps near Ann Arbor that it can be hard to narrow down which camps your child will attend. Our 2025 Summer Camp Guide strives to bring you the information you need to find the best Ann Arbor camps for your family. Be sure to keep checking back. While many camps

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Jumpstart Summer: Ann Arbor Camps Before the First Full Week of Summer

Are you searching for Ann Arbor Summer Camps in early June – before all schools are fully out for the year? This year’s school calendars make scheduling Ann Arbor summer camps difficult. Ann Arbor Public Schools ends mid=week on Wednesday, June 11. Other local districts end the same day, or the previous Friday. Local school

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Countdown to Learning: 2024-2025 Ann Arbor School Calendar

Are you looking for the 2024-2025 Ann Arbor School calendar? It was finally released on July 30th! Ann Arbor Public Schools Calendar 2024-2025 My Experience Predicting Ann Arbor School Calendar I have been covering the AAPS calendar and making predictions for about 10 years. This year is a bit different as I won’t have a

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Master the Rides at the 2024 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival!

The 2024 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School opened on Thursday, June 20. It continues through Sunday, June 23 at Pioneer High School. The Ann Arbor Jaycees invited me to 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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