Are you looking for free fun with your kids? There are tons of fun FREE Ann Arbor Events for Kids ranging from story times to crafts to outdoor events.
In addition to the calendar events, remember that local playgrounds are free. (Our Playground Profiles only include parks with no admission fee).
Check out the following Free Ann Arbor Events for Kids & Families.
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | April 18, 2026
8:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm |
Cars and Coffee at WCC
at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
9:00am-11:00am |
Open House Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
at Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan Join Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor for a morning inside their classrooms and experience the Christian Montessori difference firsthand. They are opening their doors for a relaxed drop-in Open House from 9-11a, and families are welcome to stop by at any time during that window. Breakfast bagels, muffins, coffee,...Read More |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 18, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm |
Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup
at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
10:00am-11:30am |
Green Apple Garden Open House
at Green Apple Upper School, Ann Arbor Michigan Play and Explore at one of their Upcoming Open Houses! Discover how children learn and grow in Green Apple Garden's Reggio Emilia inspired program. Their Playschools honor each child's authentic self, while providing them a place to learn in a community, focused on building nurturing relationships, inquiry driven play-based discovery,...Read More |
| 🆓 | April 18, 2026
10:15am-11:15am |
AADL Welcomes | Wee-Write with 826michigan
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 18, 2026
10:30am-11:00am |
Play the Kerrytown Chime
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 18, 2026
11:00am |
Celebrate Earth Day with Joe Reilly and Friends
at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
11:00am-12:00pm |
Drop-In Spring Crafts
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
11:00am-5:00pm |
Record Store Day
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
11:00am-12:00pm |
Sensory Stations
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 18, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Storytime
at Schuler Books (Nicola’s Books), Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
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 |
| 🆓🎟 | April 18, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Wee-Write
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Community Resources & Summer Opportunities Fair
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Kids Writing Contest Awards Celebration
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Be Brave, Be Kind, Be You
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
2:00pm |
Michigan Spring Football Game 2026
at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor Michigan Celebrate University of Michigan Football at their annual Spring Open Practice (Game) on Saturday, April 18 at 2p. The gates will open at 1p. We originally found the date from an announcement from the Marching Band inviting high school students to join them in playing at the game. (registration deadline...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Personal Safety & Self-Defense Workshop
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
3:00pm-4:30pm |
HEXBUG Adventures
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 18, 2026
3:30pm-4:30pm |
Teen Tea Party
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 19, 2026
11:00am |
Celebrate Earth Day with Joe Reilly and Friends
at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 19, 2026
11:00am-4:00pm |
Gardening and Farm Fest
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 19, 2026
12:00pm-4:30pm |
Earth Day Festival
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI The Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival at Leslie Science & Nature Center brings together organizations from across Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County for one large celebration. The festival is Sunday, April 19 from 12-4:30p at Leslie Science & Nature Center. This free, family-friendly event features displays; hands-on activities; live entertainment; green...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | April 19, 2026
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 |
| 💙🆓 | April 19, 2026
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Chesstastic
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 20, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 20, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Jumpstart Storytime
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 20, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Little Ones Storytime
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 20, 2026
10:30am-11:00am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 20, 2026
10:30am-11:15am |
Yogurt Parfaits on a Budget
at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 20, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Drop-In Story Time
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 20, 2026
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Beat Production
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 20, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Visual Arts Council
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 20, 2026
4:30pm-6:00pm |
Youth Now Climate Action
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 20, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Faux Stained Glass
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 20, 2026
6:30pm-7:45pm |
Emerging Writers Monthly Meetup
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 20, 2026
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Youth Craft Night: Paper Quilling
at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 20, 2026
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Family Maker Night: Sprout Jars
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 21, 2026
8:45am |
Daycroft School Primary Tour
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan Curious About Montessori? Come See It in Action! A Daycroft School Tour is a great way to experience their highly personalized approach to learning and to observe our students in action. The Tour is a 45 – 60 minute tour for parents. Upcoming Daycroft Tours: |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
10:00am-10:30am |
Drop-In Toddler Story Time
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Time
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Discovery Time
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 21, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Spring Story Time: Frogs & Toads
at Bader Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
11:00am-12:00pm |
Baby Playgroup
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Drop-In Preschool Story Time
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Jumpstart Storytime
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 21, 2026
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Intro to 3D Printing
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 21, 2026
3:00pm-4:00pm |
D&D for Teens
at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 21, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Future Corps HS
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 21, 2026
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Plastic Pixel Art
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 21, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Podcasting - That's What You Missed
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 21, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm |
Graphic Novel Book Club: Grades 2-5
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 21, 2026
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Book Nooks
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 21, 2026
5:30pm-7:00pm |
Intuitive Art: Vase Painting
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 21, 2026
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Art of Connection
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 22, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm |
Earth Day at the Arb
at Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 22, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 22, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Time
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 22, 2026
10:30am-11:00am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 22, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Read Sing Play
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Toddler Move and Groove
at Bader Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 22, 2026
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Play the Kerrytown Chime
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 22, 2026
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Open Art for Teens
at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Little Jams
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Musical Theater
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Unbound Poetry Workshop
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
4:30pm-5:30pm |
Teen Books and Bites
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 22, 2026
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Riso Lab
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Embracing Your Crown - Routines, Products, and Hair Concerns
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 22, 2026
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Graphic Recording
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 22, 2026
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Boobie Club with Wrapped in Love
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 22, 2026
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Preschool Playtime
at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 23, 2026
8:30am |
Daycroft School Elementary Tour
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan A Daycroft School Tour is a great way to experience their highly personalized approach to learning and to observe their students in action. The Tour is a 45 – 60 minute tour for parents. Upcoming Daycroft Tours & Open Houses |
| 🆓 | April 23, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Discovery Time
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 23, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Read Sing Play
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 23, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Drop-In Story Time
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
11:00am-2:00pm |
Open Lab: 3D Printers, Laser Engraver, 3D Pens
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 23, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 23, 2026
11:00am-11:30am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Junk Journaling
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 23, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
B-Side
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 23, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Beat Production
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 23, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Consent Matterz
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 23, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Game On
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Poetry Month Workshop Sessions
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
4:30pm-5:30pm |
Drop-In Makerspace
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm |
After School STEM: Space Travel
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | April 23, 2026
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Read to Quinn the Library Dog
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
6:00pm-7:45pm |
AADL Welcomes: The Sierra Club
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | April 23, 2026
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Teen Book Club
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
10:30am-11:00am |
Family Fun Storytime
at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
10:30am-11:30am |
Jumpstart Kindergarten
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
10:30am |
Storytime Fridays
at Courageous Books, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
10:30am |
Storytime Fridays
at Courageous Books, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Play the Kerrytown Chime
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | April 24, 2026
1:00pm-1:30pm |
Preschool Storytime
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
