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
Runs & Walks
Burns Park Run is a popular school based run that benefits Burns Park School. Several other schools have also started hosting fundraising runs/walks
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | November 1 9:00am-11:00am | Donut Dash at Skyline High School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | November 1 9:00am-11:00am | Donut Dash at Skyline High School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
