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How to Play AADL Summer Game

Confused about the AADL Summer Game? Here’s How to Play It

Have you heard of the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game and wondered what it is and how to play? Fear not, we have answers for you from several years of playing the game ourselves. Keep reading and you’ll be ready to play the Summer Game! The AADL has taken the classic Summer Reading Challenge

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Peony Paradise: Exploring Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum

Visiting the Peony Garden at University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum has been an Ann Arbor spring tradition for nearly 100 years. The Arb Peony Garden was on my to-do list for several years before finally visiting in 2019. We’ve visited a few more times since then. Peak Bloom Season Watch – 2026 The Nichols Arboretum

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Ann Arbor Fireworks Display

Sparkling Spectacles: Ann Arbor Fireworks in 2026

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays in 2026? We are still gathering information as displays are announced for 2026. When I moved to Ann Arbor I was surprised to learn that Ann Arbor doesn’t have its own Fireworks display. Plus, many local displays are spread throughout the week before Fourth of July instead

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Wave-filled Delights: Visiting Rolling Hills Water Park

This review of Rolling Hills Water Park is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Rolling Hills hosted us in August 2019 to update our review and we have added 2026 information. The water park has not significantly changed since the 2019 season, so we have not updated the review portion of the article. Our

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What to Do at Ann Arbor Japan Week: A Family Cultural Celebration

The University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies is celebrating the 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week. They host a week of Japan related events, performances, and workshops for families and kids. All events are free and open to the public. The week typically includes performances, crafts, and demonstrations at the Ann Arbor District Library,

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10 Budget-Friendly Flicks: Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse

Each summer the Cinemark Theater chain runs the Summer Movie Clubhouse at participating Cinemark theaters. The Cinemark on Carpenter Rd in Ypsilanti will be participating again in summer 2026. Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Details Movie Tickets Tickets for each movie can be purchased for $1.75. In the past you could purchase a season pass for

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