There are several Ann Arbor Ice Skating Rinks available including both indoor and outdoor options in winter. Last year Ann Arbor added 3 natural outdoor rinks. Now that spring is here, only indoor options are available. As a child my favorite part of winter was ice skating. When I lived in Illinois, our neighborhood park offered outdoor ice skating (basically it was a gully […]
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For many families seeing The Nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition. We are lucky to have a number of Ann Arbor Nutcracker performances to choose from. Featured Nutcracker Performances: Disclosure: The following events have paid for increased exposure. Randazzo Dance Company’s The Nutcracker – December 8 & 9 Ann Arbor Nutcracker Performances: If you know of any Nutcracker Ann Arbor performances […]
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Ann Arbor offers a number of great sledding hills! Which is your favorite? We have reviewed several hills over the last few years. Ann Arbor Sledding Profiles At Home We have a tiny hill in our backyard which is perfect for my daughter when it is still snowing and road conditions are not good. (It also allows me to stay indoors). Other Ann Arbor […]
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The holidays are officially over, but school doesn’t resume until next week. Arbor Annie is here with suggestions for events & activities this week. Arbor Annie’s Winter Break Week 2 Picks I hope everyone had a great Christmas (if you celebrated) and New Years. While the holidays may be over, schools are still closed this week for winter break. Even with […]
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Now that Christmas is over, Arbor Annie has her picks for family fun over the first week of Winter Break. Arbor Annie’s Winter Break Week 1 Picks First, in planning your week, it is a good idea to check out our Christmas and New Year Closures. Some of those closures extend through the 26th and start on the 29th. If you’re […]
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Are you looking for the Ann Arbor sledding hills? This morning we went sledding at Leslie Science & Nature Center for the first time. The hill at LSNC has been recommended by readers in our Best Places to Sled in Ann Arbor article.
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The calendar may be the middle of February, but the weather this week is definitely spring like. Yesterday I was reviewing my activity reviews from the summer looking for outdoor ideas. Unfortunately, many outdoor activities are closed for the season. However, I do have a number of great outdoor suggestions for the next few days. Matthaei Botanical Gardens Matthaei Botanical Gardens is open year […]
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With freezing rain and icy roads this morning most local schools closed today. However, as temperatures rise throughout the day, road conditions should improve making it possible to get out of the house. My husband texted me at 9a after making it to work. He said that the main and secondary roads are mostly ice free and that the neighborhood and tertiary roads are still […]
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After relatively few days off from September through December. Local schools have quite a few days off from now through May. Ann Arbor Public School is closed for Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, May Election Day and more in other districts. Other local districts have other days off and I found a few camps for them as well. […]
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My daughter loves swimming! When she was younger, I found that swimming periodically would help her maintain her swimming skills. Fortunately there are a number of Ann Arbor Indoor Pool options so kids can swim year round. Swimming Pools The Ann Arbor Indoor Pools below are open to the general public with a daily admission fee. Pools that require a membership are not included in this […]
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