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Ann Arbor Turkey Trots

Gobble Gobble: The Best Ann Arbor Turkey Trots

There are typically 3 Ann Arbor Turkey Trots from mid-November through Thanksgiving. Turkey trots are a great way to work off some calories before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast! Run off those calories then indulge in turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie! Join a family friendly Turkey Trot Thanksgiving 2025 and start a new family […]

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Ann Arbor Apple Orchards & Cider Mills - top of apple tree with lots of apples against a blue sky

Crisp and Juicy Fun: Apple Picking near Ann Arbor

One of my favorite fall activities is picking apples, enjoying cider and donuts, and enjoying a fresh baked apple pie. I’ve compiled a list of Ann Arbor Apple Orchards and Cider Mills. I have split the list into those offering U-Pick Apples and those that do not. Apple Orchards & Cider Mills Near Me The

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Ann Arbor Walks without Playgrounds

This list of Ann Arbor-area hikes and walks skips the playgrounds, so your little explorers can focus on the trail ahead (and you can skip the “just five more minutes” negotiation at the slide). Whether you’re after shaded woods, scenic rivers, or peaceful prairies, these kid-friendly paths make it easy to enjoy the outdoors together.

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2025 Ann Arbor Summer Camp Guide Sponsored by Rocks & Robots - Kids in t-shirts with logos holding kites above their heads.

The Most Comprehensive Ann Arbor Summer Camps 2025 List

There are so many Summer Camps near Ann Arbor that it can be hard to narrow down which camps your child will attend. Our 2025 Summer Camp Guide strives to bring you the information you need to find the best Ann Arbor camps for your family. Be sure to keep checking back. While many camps

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Make a Splash at Leslie Science & Nature Center

The waterplay section of the Nature Playscape at the Leslie Science & Nature Center has opened. It is perfect timing with summer fast approaching. This morning I visited the playscape to check out the new section. While I was there the landscaping crew was busy planting new flowers on the hill below the playscape. Water

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Chasing Shadows: A Guide to Viewing the Eclipse in Ann Arbor

It’s been 6 years since the last eclipse was partially visible in Ann Arbor. And now we’ll have two eclipses in 6 months. A partial view of the October 14 annular eclipse, and near totality for the April 8 total eclipse. See April 8 Eclipse in Ann Arbor Ann Arbor will be at 98.4% totality

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Putt Putt Ann Arbor: Swing Away at Putterz Mini Golf!

Back in 2016, my daughter and I visited Putterz in Ypsilanti for an afternoon of Miniature Golf after school. They are open each year from spring through fall. They are open for 2024 – but underwent some changes in 2023. We have not visited this year since the changes. About Putterz Ann Arbor Putterz offers

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Marsh View Meadows at Pittsfield Preserve – Tuesday Playground Profile

Pittsfield Township’s Marsh View Meadows Park has two great structures with lots of slides, crawling tubes, and other fun features. Plus a huge open field, pavilion, restrooms, and a nature area for walks.

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Whiting Forest Canopy Walk - Midland Dow Gardens - Photo of canopy walk over apple orchards on an early fall day

Explore the Longest Canopy Walk in US at Whiting Forest

Did you know the longest Canopy Walk in the United States is just two hours away from Ann Arbor? In October 2018, Dow Gardens in Midland opened their new canopy walk at Whiting Forest. It also features a playground, apple orchard, and much more. A friend and I visited on a weekday that month while

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