Support School Fundraisers

A couple of years ago, I was part of a group discussion about how to find out about and support Ann Arbor school fundraisers such as restaurant nights, ice cream socials, and other events. As a result, I have created this compilation of School Fundraisers.

Favorite School Fund Raisers

Restaurant Nights

I love that my daughter’s school holds restaurant nights as fund raisers. We love eating out and we get to help her school (and see friends) at the same time.

Since we eat out a lot, I’d love to know when and where other schools are having restaurant nights. If I’m eating out anyway, I’d love to help out another school.

Upcoming Restaurant Nights

Ice Cream Socials/County Fair or Other Community Gathering

Most of the Ann Arbor Public Schools have a large spring fundraiser – an ice cream social, country fair, or similar event. The annual ice cream social at my daughter’s K-8 school was always one of our favorite events, even though inflatables like shown above are no longer allowed at AAPS events. She lost her 8th grade ice cream social in 2020, but was happy to return as a volunteer in 2022.

Upcoming Events

Performances

Throughout the year there are typically several performances that serve as fundraisers for schools. There are various band fundraisers including the annual Picnic Pops. Community theater groups like Tappan Players or Thurston Players also put on shows that benefit the schools.

Upcoming Performances

	Date/Time	Event
💙🎟	December 6, 2024 7:00pm	The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan This December, immerse yourself in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts. Take a break from your busy December for a chance to watch a whimsical and engaging ballet with...Read More
💙🎟	December 7, 2024 1:00pm	The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan This December, immerse yourself in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts. Take a break from your busy December for a chance to watch a whimsical and engaging ballet with...Read More
💙🎟	December 7, 2024 5:00pm	The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan This December, immerse yourself in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts. Take a break from your busy December for a chance to watch a whimsical and engaging ballet with...Read More

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Runs & Walks

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Special Events & Services

There are also numerous special events that raise money for the schools. A few popular annual events are Brick Bash and Huron Bike Sales.

High School sport teams in particular seem to gravitate to service fund raisers. There are car washes, Christmas Tree Disposal Pickups, and Easter Egg Delivery.

How to Share Your School’s Fundraiser

There are so many schools in the area, so this content will be crowd-sourced. If you would like to add your school’s event, see the details below.

We will list events that meet the criteria below:

• Directly benefits any Washtenaw County school, class, or school affiliated club or team. All schools, preschool-12th grade, are eligible including public, charter, and private. 
• Restaurant Nights, Ice Cream Socials/County Fairs, Burns Park Run, Theater events, etc are examples of good events to list
• The public is invited to participate in the event 
• Must be family friendly – no adults only events like casino nights, wine and cheese, etc. 
• Must be one time events that happen locally (no shop online or weeklong events)
• Inclusion is at the discretion of the editor
• Please include the following in your submission:
  • Submitters name and email at the top of the form – this is for me to contact you only
  • In the description include who the fundraiser benefits example School X PTO OR School Y Science Olympiad Team. Also list this under Organization.
  • Link to your event flyer – this must be public
  • Public Contact Information if available

Events can be submitted through our event submission form or via email (annamae@annarborwithkids.com).

All Upcoming Ann Arbor School Fundraising Events