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New Orleans may have Mardi Gras and King Cake, but Michigan has Pączki Day before Ash Wednesday. It is an annual tradition looked foward to by most sweets lovers across Ann Arbor. What are Pączki? Pączki are a Polish tradition. First, let’s tackle pronunciation. While commonly written as paczki in English, it really is a […]
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February is a short month, but there’s no shortage of activities in Ann Arbor. We’re starting a new feature – the monthly Bucket List challenge. Unlike Arbor Annie’s Highlights that are issued each week and focus on events, the Bucket Lists will focus more on activities that can be done any time throughout the month.
Winter Fun in Ann Arbor: A February Bucket List for Families Read More »
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Does your family have special Valentine’s Day Dinner Plans in Ann Arbor? We found some special valentine’s themed food items and Valentine’s Dining Deals. There are several deals available to help your family celebrate for less or to get Valentine themed food items. Valentine’s Dining Deals or events that would be perfect either for the
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There are several Ice Skating Rinks Near Ann Arbor. These include both indoor ice rinks available year round or seasonally, and outdoor rinks. As a child, my bus route home from school went past a park where they created a natural rink each winter. I would check the status to see if it was safe
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As spring approaches the sap is flowing in the maple trees and it is time to make maple syrup. Check out our list of Southeast Michigan Maple Sugaring Events. At these events you’ll learn about the process, see the taps, and observe the sugar shack. Most events will let you sample the syrup – and
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Yes, there are a number of Ann Arbor Indoor Pool where you can swim year round! There’s nothing like a taste of summer on a cold winter day – until you have to go back outside. Find an Indoor Swimming Pools Near You Are you looking for an Indoor Swimming Pool? Check out the map to
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The City of Ann Arbor is issuing an on-street parking ban due to the snow storm and frigid conditions on January 25. They are also managing expectations on road clearing, and have an update on trash collection. Ann Arbor Trash Update I have seen several social media posts and articles about the on-street parking ban.
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The Ann Arbor area is being hit with a snow storm on Sunday, January 25. While it is our largest storm this year, we are lucky to only be on the northern edge of the storm. We have family getting much more snow in Ohio & Pennsylvania. And my friends in the south are getting
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Are you looking for 2026 Ann Arbor Lunar New Year Celebrations for the Year of the Horse? We’ve got details on all the local celebrations. 2026 Year of the Horse The Lunar New Year starts on February 17, 2026. We move from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. 2027 will
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Hey Ann Arbor, it’s almost St Patrick’s Day (March 17). It’s on Tuesday which means the weekend before will be all about the celebration. The first time I drove my elementary aged daughter down State St on St Patrick’s Day, she saw all the students out partying and I made a mental note to avoid
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