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The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition – that changed its name to the Michigan Celtic Festival in 2024. It is a celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic culture. In 2023 they moved from Saline’s Mill Pond Park to the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds and remain at the fairgrounds this year. Have you ever
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The USA Hockey Arena Drive-In returns for summer 2026! About the Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena There are 3 “theaters” in their parking lot each showing a different movie. Double Features return for the first time since 2019. The USA Hockey Drive-in is open Wednesday-Sunday in the summer starting June 12. They offer preview
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Get details on all of the great activities happening. as part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in our Family Guide. Ann Arbor Top of the Park 2026 includes movies, music, kids zone tents, food, Annex activities, retreat fitness classes, and more. Top of the Park 2026 starts on June 12,
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Top of the Park Spectacles are one of the most fun parts of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival! They provide amazing free shows downtown. The first 2026 Special Attraction was announced on April 1 – no joking. They emphasized this was the first Special Attraction being announced, so we are looking forward to learning about
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At the end of the school year, most of the Ann Arbor elementary schools hold an all-school social event that is typically a fundraiser. Most schools call the event an Ice Cream Social, but there is the Wines ROAR, Allen Country Fair, and other names at each school. If your child will be starting Kindergarten
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University of Michigan adds so much to the experience of living in Ann Arbor! But, campus area can be overwhelming while students are in town. It definitely takes on a quieter atmosphere when the students aren’t in town. Parking becomes easier, restaurants are less crowded, and it becomes about townies instead of college students including
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For years I heard about the Argo Cascades for tubing or kayaking but I have to admit I didn’t even know where along the Huron River they were. In 2017, friends took us on our first trip and taught us their secrets to a fun outing. Since then we’ve returned many times. I’ve had other
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Your water-loving, adventure seeking kids will have a blast at these Ann Arbor Water Parks. These parks feature large water slides, spray playgrounds, lazy rivers, wave pools, and so much more. Outdoor Water Parks Outdoor water parks operate seasonally – typically Memorial Day to Labor Day. These are a great way to spend a summer
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The Ann Arbor area has several options for kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. My daughter’s top priority at Huron River Day 2018 was to go boating. She also took the opportunity to try Stand Up Paddleboarding. She discovered she loves kayaking (and SUP). She has done it several more times since including 2019 Huron River
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Are you looking for swimming lakes near Ann Arbor? Check out these beaches in Ann Arbor area! Our list of lakes near Ann Arbor Michigan are all within an hour. The list of Ann Arbor lakes includes a Great Lake and a variety of inland lakes. Swimming Lakes at Michigan State Parks Near Me Michigan
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