We hope everyone had a great spring break and (if you celebrate) a good Easter. 

 

As usual before we dive into this week's activities, we want to share the articles we updated this week. This week we had three big pieces of news to update and gave light updates to 6 other articles.

 

First, lets start with the news. The first Top of the Park Spectacle was announced. But, we also got some sad news. After may years as a popular place to pick Strawberries, Rowe's will no longer be offering Pick Your Own. While it's too early for this year's picking conditions, we updated the article.

The last piece of news is that Greenfield Village has added a new train weekend to replace Thomas weekends. That ties in with our updates to our Where to See Vehicles Article which we updated earlier today.

This week we updated our articles on what to do with Toddlers or Preschoolers. 

As part of that effort, we started reviewing our Playground Profiles for Spring and gave it a top level update as well as a couple of the playground articles that target young kids.

Hey parents of toddlers & preschoolers, the big kids go back to school next week! That means all your favorite places to play won’t be overrun with big kids!

 

Just for the little ones, check out Ann Arbor Parks nature events like Spring Story Time: Turtles and Toddler Move and Groove

After school Monday, join Dexter District Library for LEGO Club. That should get you home in plenty of time to watch UM play in the Men’s Basketball National Championship. The UM Men’s Hockey team is playing in the Frozen Four on Thursday.

 

Teens & Adults can learn to Pickin’ Morels with the Champ on Tuesday at AADL-Downtown.

Were you elementary school kids inspired by the Artemis launch this past week? Check out After School STEM: Space Travel at Ypsi-Whittaker on Thursday.

And in keeping with Earth Day later this month, UM College of Pharmacy is holding a Medication & Sharps Disposal event on Monday. Safely dispose of your medication and sharps.

Friday is a busy day! One of Ann Arbor’s signature events – FoolMoon is on Friday night!

But first start with Fairy Tale Fridays: Little Red Riding Hood at YDL-Whittaker. Then, head downtown early for FoolMoon with Family Fridays: Clay Games at Ann Arbor Art Center or Open Lab: Soldering, Electronics, Circuits, A2CTing out Ann Arbor, or Paper Herb Garden: Lavender at AADL-Downtown.

 

Or, make FoolMoon a date night by sending the kids to Pets & Pajamas Movie Night.

Other Friday activities include Nerf Wars at Saline Rec Center and the Rumi Pajama Party at Hide and Seek – A Play Boutique.

 

And be sure to check out Arbor Annie’s April Flight Plan for themed activity ideas for the month. Find out where you can visit with animals where to play indoors, and more.

Be sure to check the website for our full weekly roundup for more events this week.

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The Super Mario Galaxy movie was new this weekend (April 3). It’s the perfect way to wrap up spring break.

Saturday morning check out Green Apple Garden Lower School Open House.

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Open House at Green Apple Garden Lower School

Keep up the Easter celebration with one more egg hunt – Eggstravaganza – Celebrate Spring! at Maybury Farm. Or hop ahead to Mother’s Day with Mommy and Me – Ceramic Flower Bowl at Whitepine Studios.

 

Around lunch head to Clonlara for their Art Market – and grab lunch at the food truck.

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After lunch, join SCRAP for Crafternoon – Truffula Trees and Little Loraxes! You can also make Pom Pom Baby Birds at AADL-Westgate.

 

Music lovers should check out Musical Petting Zoo Featuring the Michigan Pops Orchestra and stick around for Spinning Dot Theatre Presents: Playwright Slam (repeated on Sunday at YDL-Whittaker).

 

Saturday night enjoy a Family Folk Dance or head to Chelsea for Chelsea HS Collage Concert.

Sunday morning starts with the Big House 5K. The race is sold out, but you can cheer on the racers if you aren’t registered.

 

Join Hide and Seek & Starbright Entertainment for Princess Meet & Greet with Elsa. Or, head to Michigan Theater on Sunday for a FREE Family-Friendly Film Series – Encanto.

 

Let the kids play with their food Sunday afternoon at Painting with Pasta at AADL-Traverwood. Or check out the Arts & Crafts Supply Swap or make Yarn Art Landscapes.

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