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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | July 29, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Summer STEM
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 29, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Tween Scene
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | July 29, 2025
2:30pm-4:00pm |
MIDI Lab
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 29, 2025
4:30pm-5:30pm |
LEGO Club
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | July 29, 2025
4:30pm-6:00pm |
Y on the Fly - Sport Port
at Grace Fellowship Church, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 29, 2025
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Need a Phone?
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
All Day |
Meet Up & Eat Up - Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
|
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm |
White Lotus Farms Farmers Market
at White Lotus Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
10:00am-3:00pm |
Chelsea Farmers Market
at Chelsea State Bank, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Time
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
10:30am-11:00am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Read Sing Play
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Paper Plate Flying Saucers
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
12:00pm |
Play the Kerrytown Chime
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
12:30pm-1:30pm |
Lunch Listen, & Learn
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
1:00pm-2:30pm |
Drop-In Movie & Popcorn for Kids
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Ceramics on the Wheel // Print and Stampmaking Studio
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Friendship Bracelets
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Tabletop Games
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Summer STEM with EMU's STEMed
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Tie Dye with Dawn Henry
at Parkland Plaza AADL Warehouse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2025
4:30pm-5:30pm |
Youth Chess Meetup
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Riso Lab
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | July 30, 2025
5:00pm-6:30pm |
Y on the Fly - Sportport
at Fireman’s Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 30, 2025
5:30pm-7:00pm |
Nature Play PopUp
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
All Day |
Meet Up & Eat Up - Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
|
| 🆓🎟 | July 31, 2025
10:00am-11:30am |
Y on the Fly - Sportport
at Ypsilanti Community High School, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Discovery Time
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | July 31, 2025
10:30am-12:30pm |
Kids & Money
at University Bank, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Read Sing Play
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
11:00am-11:30am |
Drop-In Summer Story Time: Toddlers & Preschoolers
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
11:00am-11:30am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
11:00am-11:30am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Sun and Sprouts Gardening: Garden Recipes
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 31, 2025
11:30am-12:30pm |
Sonic Lunch - Phillip Phillips with Ben Goldsmith
at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 31, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Cold-blooded Creatures with Huron-Clinton Metroparks
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 31, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Masks & Heroes // Costume Fun
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2025
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market
at Pittsfield Township Offices, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | July 31, 2025
2:00pm-3:30pm |
The Mad Hatter's Totally Pretend Tea Party
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | July 31, 2025
4:00pm-5:30pm |
Y on the Fly - Sportport
at Hamilton Crossing, Ypsilanti MI |
| 💙🆓 | July 31, 2025
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
All Day |
Meet Up & Eat Up - Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
|
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Big Bubble Dance Party: Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Event
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
11:00am-11:45am |
Concert | Two of a Kind
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Nature Play
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Sock Caterpillars
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
12:00pm |
Play the Kerrytown Chime
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
12:30pm-1:30pm |
Lunch Listen, & Learn
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
1:00pm-1:30pm |
Preschool Storytime
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Water Play Day
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
3:00pm-6:00pm |
Dixboro Farmers Market
at Dixboro Farmers Market, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Fun Fridays
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2025
4:00pm-10:00pm |
First Friday Ypsilanti
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
5:00pm-8:00pm |
Teen Noise Permit Concert
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
5:30pm-8:00pm |
Live from Tolan Square
at Tolan Square, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
6:30pm-9:00pm |
Dexter Summer Music Series
at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 1, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm |
John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
at Ford Lake Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
7:00am-3:00pm |
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
8:00am-1:00pm |
Chelsea Farmers Market
at Palmer Commons, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
8:00am-1:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
8:00am-12:00pm |
Saline Famers Market
at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
9:00am-2:00pm |
White Lotus Farms Farmers Market
at White Lotus Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm |
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
at Ypsilanti Farmers Market – Depot Town, Ypsilanti Michian |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
10:15am-11:15am |
AADL Welcomes | Drop-in for Early Writers with 826michigan
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
10:30am |
Play the Kerrytown Chime
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Chinese Storytime
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2025
11:30am-1:00pm |
CLR Academy
at Fireman’s Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | August 2, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Drop-in Writing for Wee-bots
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
1:00pm-1:45pm |
Marvelous Mammals
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
2:00pm-3:30pm |
DJ Workshop
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
The Other Blue Planet: Life in the World's Inland Waters
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Youth Arts Alliance Sketch Comedy & Videography
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
2:15pm-3:00pm |
Marvelous Mammals
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 2, 2025
3:00pm-6:00pm |
Kids Music and Dance Party
at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 3, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm |
AADL's 20th Annual LEGO Contest - Entry Drop-Off
at Sheraton Hotel, Ann Arbor MI The 2025 AADL LEGO Contest by AADL will be held on Sunday, August 3 at the Sheraton Hotel across State St from Briarwood Mall. I love that it is on a Sunday now making drop-off easier for working parents. Drop your project off anytime between 9a-1p. Then return from 4-6p when...Read More |
| 💙🆓 | August 3, 2025
10:00am-11:00am |
Storytime on Main St
at Pretzel Bell, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 3, 2025
10:00am-2:00pm |
Whitmore Lake Farmers Market
at Northfield Community Park, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 3, 2025
11:00am-4:00pm |
Sunday Artisan Market
at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | August 3, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm |
Animal Ear & Floral Headbands
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 3, 2025
4:00pm-6:30pm |
20th Annual AADL LEGO Contest - Public Viewing
at Sheraton Hotel, Ann Arbor MI The 2025 AADL LEGO Contest by AADL will be held on Sunday, August 3 at the Sheraton Hotel across State St from Briarwood Mall. I love that it is on a Sunday now making drop-off easier for working parents. Drop your project off anytime between 9a-1p. Then return from 4-6p when...Read More |
| 💙🆓🎟 | August 3, 2025
4:00pm-7:00pm |
Party on the Yard
at Sam Hill, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
All Day |
Meet Up & Eat Up - Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
|
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Baby Playgroup
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Jumpstart Kindergarten
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
10:30am-11:30am |
Little Ones Storytime
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
10:30am-11:00am |
Preschool Storytimes
at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
12:30pm-1:30pm |
Lunch Listen, & Learn
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 4, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Garden-To-Table
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 4, 2025
2:00pm-2:45pm |
The Joel Tacey Magical Comedy Show
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 4, 2025
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Sewing Lab: Shirring with Elastic with Rae Hoekstra
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2025
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Need a Phone?
at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 5, 2025
All Day |
Meet Up & Eat Up - Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches
|
| 💙🆓 | August 5, 2025
10:00am-11:30am |
Nature Play PopUp
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | August 5, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm |
Animals of Ann Arbor
at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 5, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm |
Baby Playgroup
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | August 5, 2025
11:00am-3:00pm |
Dexter Farmers Market
at Dexter Farmers Market, Dexter Michigan |
