Elementary Age
Michigan Flight Museum
The Michigan Flight Museum was empty the day we visited (during Winter Break January 2018). You can climb in some of the planes kept indoors. There are also some planes outdoors (although we visited on a frigid day and skipped those). We did see outdoor planes on Memorial Day events when my daughter was younger.
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Michigan Firehouse Museum
The Michigan Firehouse Museum is located adjacent to Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The Firehouse Museum has a nice collection of historic fire trucks and a replica firehouse. The museum is perfect for preschoolers who love fire trucks (be prepared, there is no climbing on the trucks). My daughter and her friend had a blast when I took
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University of Michigan Museum of Art
The University of Michigan Museum of Art offers permanent and rotating displays of art. Come wander through their galleries or explore the large sculpture installations outside the museum.
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Saline Fair
The Saline Fair is an annual event that brings together agricultural displays, activities and a carnival. Beyond the rides, take a walk through the barns to see the animals from baby birds to large cows. Check out the buildings for collections. Check out some of the grandstand shows like tractor pulls, Ag Olympics, auto cross
Hamburg Family Fun Fest
Celebrate with the Hamburg Fun Fest. Head for the carnival rides, but stick around for some of their other activities. 2026 is their 20th year! This year the event is Wednesday-Saturday (no Sunday) Buy your carnival wristbands now! On sale until Tuesday, June 16, Saturday they will be attempting to break the world record of
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Chelsea Community Fair
Head to the Chelsea Community Fair for a fun time at the carnival rides or visiting the animal exhibition barns. The 2026 schedule is not out yet beyond the dates, but we will update closer to the fair.
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Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is holding their 41st annual event in 2026. The event features hot air balloons that you can see on the ground, as they fly in, or during the Balloon Glow on Saturday night. The Festival also includes a full carnival, market place shopping, and live entertainment. Plus fireworks on Friday night. Thursday
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