Peony Garden at the Arb - Photo of pink and white peonies at University of Michigan's Nichols Aboretum

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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Attending an AFC Ann Arbor game - Our View from the stands of a women's game. AFC Ann Arbor in light blue.

Kickstart Your Fun: Attending an AFC Ann Arbor Match

Attending an AFC Ann Arbor game is an exciting way to spend an afternoon or evening, filled with fun for the whole family. My daughter and I attended an AFC Ann Arbor women’s game last week and have all the details. Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just looking for a great community event,

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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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Rolling Hills Water Park - spray jet from playground at Rolling Hills

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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Veterans Park Storm Updates - photos of Vets Ice Arena, Vets Pool with Slide, Vets Pool kiddie Area, & Vets Park Playground

What’s Reopening & What’s Staying Closed at Veterans Park

On April 15, Veterans Park was damaged by the tornado that came through Ann Arbor. Since that time, the park has been closed. On May 11, Ann Arbor Parks provided an update on the park, the pool, and the ice arena. The EF-1 tornado ripped a wall off the ice arena and caused other damage

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A2Zero Week 2026 - teens & tweens work outside on recycling and learning sustainability

Improve Your Sustainability with A2Zero Waste WeekA2ZERO

A2ZERO Week is typically the first week of June. For 2026, it starts on May 31 and runs through June 6th. Throughout the week there will be events held by the Office of Sustainability, AADL, and other community partners to highlight sustainability efforts throughout the community. While A2Zero week officially runs through June 6, there

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Make Music Day Ann Arbor - A keyboard setup on the street with a musicians hand positioned to play. Audience is blurred in the background.

Jam Along at Make Music Day

Make Music Day is a live, free musical celebration that takes place on June 21 every year—the longest day of the year. Cities across the world – including Ann Arbor – celebrate with concerts by professional and amateur musicians. This year allows for more events with June 21 falling on a Sunday Make Music Ann

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Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 - carp streamers on a line in front of trees to celebrate Children's Day

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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