Events

Disclaimer: Event information is obtained from a variety of sources – user submissions, venue/organization websites, press releases and more. They are verified at the time that they are added to the Events Calendar. Sometimes details change, so it is best to confirm with the organizer/venue before attending.

Sponsoring Events:

Sponsoring Events are events where the organizer has paid for increased event promotion.

First Steps Kids Fest - Musician Joe Reilly surrounded by cheering parents and kids outdoors

First Steps Kids Fest 2026

May 31

Book Sale - Huge Book Sale in Ann Arbor 1,000s of Awesome BOoks, DVDs, CDs, LPs, Puzzles & Games - June 24-27, 2026 9a-8p The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds - Building A - 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Find important information in event details.

JLC HUGE Book Sale

Saturday, June 24-27

Mud Day - Girl laying in mud making a mud angel

Apple Playschools
Mud Day Celebration & Fundraiser

Saturday, June 27 10a-12:30p

FREE Youth Match Pass for Kids 13 & Under - AFC Ann Arbor Mascot Nutmeg, a squirrel, sits with a child who has a bag of chips

AFC Ann Arbor – Get your Free Youth Match Pass & Enter to Win Tickets

Games May 16-July 11

Hunt Park Panorama - playground at the center with grassy hills around t and houses in the background

Mindful Mornings – Family Practice in Community Parks

Sundays, June 20, July 19 & August 9

Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival – Enter to Win Wristbands

Thursday-Sunday, June 25-28

Ann Arbor Jaycees Annual 4th of July Parade - Floats, Music, Excitement, & More - Free Fun for the Whole Family - Don't forget your Lawn Chairs, Flags & Sunscreen.
July 4th 10a - State St Downtown Ann Arbor
Interested in Participating, Volunteering, or Sponsoring the parade? Visit a2jaycees.org/fourth-of-july-parade for more info - QR Code in bottom right corner, & various firework and bunting graphics

Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade

Saturday, July 4 10a

Meals in Motion

Saturday, July 11 11a-3p

U-M Medical History Exhibit

Saturdays & Sundays through August 30

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In order to remove the events canceled due to coronavirus, I have temporarily removed these indicators. They will be back once the coronavirus cancelations are over.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

	Date/Time	Event
🆓🎟	July 9 5:30pm-7:30pm	Read to the Library Dog at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	July 9 6:00pm-8:00pm	Ypsilanti Zine Club
💙🆓	July 9 6:30pm-8:30pm	Board Game Meet Up at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	July 9 6:30pm-8:00pm	Ice Cream Cone Paint on Canvas at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🆓	July 9 6:30pm-8:30pm	Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan
🆓	July 9 7:00pm-9:00pm	Salty Summer Sounds at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan

Friday, July 10, 2026

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	July 10 All Day	Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
	July 10 9:00am-12:00pm	Tot Splash at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	July 10 10:00am-12:00pm	Big Trucks & Emergency Vehicle Day at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
	July 10 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
	July 10 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
	July 10 10:00am-12:00pm	Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	July 10 10:30am-11:30am	Baby Playgroup at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	July 10 10:30am-11:00am	Family Fun Storytime at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	July 10 11:00am-12:00pm	Outdoor Sensory Play at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🎟	July 10 11:30am	Sonic the Hedgehog 3- Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
🆓	July 10 12:00pm-12:30pm	Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	July 10 1:00pm-2:00pm	Let's Move at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	July 10 1:00pm-1:30pm	Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	July 10 2:00pm-10:00pm	Rolling Sculpture Car Show at Main Street Area, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 10 3:00pm-6:00pm	Dixboro Farmers Market at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙	July 10 5:00pm-11:59pm	Michigan Celtic Festival at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan The Michigan Celtic Festival, formerly the Saline Celtic Festival, returns to Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds after moving there in 2023. The Michigan Celtic Festival begins at 5p on Friday with an expanded program that is family friendly instead of the traditional beer night. The main event is Saturday. Don't miss...Read More
💙🆓	July 10 5:30pm-8:00pm	Live from Tolan Square at Tolan Square, Milan Michigan
💙🆓	July 10 6:30pm-9:00pm	Dexter Summer Music Series at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan

Saturday, July 11, 2026

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	July 11 7:00am-3:00pm	Ann Arbor Farmers Market at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 11 8:00am-1:00pm	Chelsea Farmers Market at Palmer Commons, Chelsea Michigan
🆓	July 11 8:00am-1:00pm	Dexter Farmers Market at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan
🆓	July 11 8:00am-9:30am	Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 11 8:00am-12:00pm	Saline Famers Market at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan
	July 11 9:00am-10:00am	Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	July 11 9:00am-2:00pm	White Lotus Farms Farmers Market at White Lotus Farms, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 11 9:00am-1:00pm	Ypsilanti Farmers Market at Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🎟	July 11 10:00am-12:00pm	Birds in Your Binoculars at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan
💙	July 11 10:00am-11:30pm	Michigan Celtic Festival at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan The Michigan Celtic Festival, formerly the Saline Celtic Festival, returns to Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds after moving there in 2023. The Michigan Celtic Festival begins at 5p on Friday with an expanded program that is family friendly instead of the traditional beer night. The main event is Saturday. Don't miss...Read More
	July 11 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
	July 11 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 11 10:30am-11:00am	Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan
🎟	July 11 11:00am-3:00pm	Meals in Motion: Summer Food Truck Rally at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🎟	July 11 11:30am	Sonic the Hedgehog 3- Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	July 11 12:00pm-3:30pm	Car Seat Safety with Washtenaw Sheriff's Department at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙	July 11 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	July 11 12:00pm-4:00pm	U-M Medical History Exhibit at Museum on Main Street, Ann Arbor Michigan This free exhibit celebrates the Medical School's 175th anniversary, and the 100th anniversary of the "Old Main" hospital that was U-M's flagship for more than 60 years. It runs on weekends through August 30. Kids and grownups can explore artifacts including 1800s surgical kits, a 1910s wheelchair, early scientific equipment...Read More
🆓$	July 11 5:00pm-8:30pm	Symphony by the Shores at Kensington Metropark, Milford Michigan
💙🎟	July 11 7:00pm	AFC Ann Arbor (Men's) Game vs Kalamazoo FC at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan AFC Ann Arbor Men's Team wraps up their regular season as they host Kalamazoo FC. Advance purchase adult tickets are $12 (fees are $1.25 for the first ticket and $0.30 per additional tickets). Tickets are $15 at the gate. Upcoming AFC Ann Arbor Events
💙🆓	July 11 8:30pm-11:30pm	Second Saturday Cinema at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan

Sunday, July 12, 2026

	Date/Time	Event
💙🎟	July 12 7:00am-10:00am	Heatwave Half Marathon - Ann Arbor at Veterans Park Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan
💙🆓	July 12 9:00am-10:30am	All-Girls Skate Instruction at Ann Arbor Skate Park, Ann Arbor Michigan
	July 12 9:00am-1:00pm	Tot Splash at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	July 12 10:00am-11:00am	Literati Presents: Summer Storytime! at Pretzel Bell, Ann Arbor Michigan
	July 12 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
	July 12 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 12 10:00am-2:00pm	Whitmore Lake Farmers Market at Northfield Community Park, Whitmore Lake Michigan
💙🎟	July 12 11:30am	Sonic the Hedgehog 3- Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
💙	July 12 12:00pm-3:00pm	Critter House Open Hours at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
💙🆓	July 12 12:00pm-4:00pm	U-M Medical History Exhibit at Museum on Main Street, Ann Arbor Michigan This free exhibit celebrates the Medical School's 175th anniversary, and the 100th anniversary of the "Old Main" hospital that was U-M's flagship for more than 60 years. It runs on weekends through August 30. Kids and grownups can explore artifacts including 1800s surgical kits, a 1910s wheelchair, early scientific equipment...Read More

Monday, July 13, 2026

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	July 13 All Day	Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
	July 13 9:00am-12:00pm	Tot Splash at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓🎟$	July 13 9:30am-11:30am	Rec on the Go at Canterbury Park, Saline Michigan
🆓	July 13 10:30am-11:30am	Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	July 13 10:30am-11:30am	Downtown Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	July 13 10:30am-11:30am	Jumpstart Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	July 13 10:30am-11:00am	Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	July 13 11:00am-11:30am	Drop-In Summer Story Times at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🎟	July 13 11:30am	Sonic the Hedgehog 3- Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	July 13 1:00pm-2:00pm	Explore, Design, Create at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	July 13 1:30pm-3:00pm	Chef Camp with FedUp Ministries at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓🎟	July 13 1:30pm-2:30pm	DIY Giant Beaded Gecko Craft at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🆓🎟	July 13 3:30pm-4:30pm	DIY Giant Beaded Gecko Craft at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan
💙🆓	July 13 4:00pm-6:00pm	Noise Permit Summer Workshop Series at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
💙🆓	July 13 7:00pm-9:00pm	Summer Carillon Series at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower, Ann Arbor Michigan

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	July 14 All Day	Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
	July 14 9:00am-12:00pm	Tot Splash at Buhr Park Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓🎟$	July 14 9:30am-11:30am	Rec on the Go at Brecon Park, Saline Michigan
💙🆓	July 14 10:00am-11:30am	Nature Play PopUp at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan
	July 14 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
	July 14 10:00am-12:00pm	Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI
🆓	July 14 10:30am-11:30am	Baby Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	July 14 10:30am-11:30am	Discovery Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
🆓	July 14 11:00am-12:00pm	Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
🆓	July 14 11:00am-3:00pm	Dexter Farmers Market at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan