August 12, 2011

Weekend Events Round-Up: August 13-15

Make your weekend eventful by attending one (or more) of the great events happening around Ann Arbor. Here is a quick events round up!
Friday, August 12:
  • Kids ages 4+ can create their own Sunflower Paintings at Tree Town Toys (2611 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor) 2:00-5:00 p.m. for only $2.
  • Check out a Waterloo Area Farm Museum (2611 Plymouth Rd., Grass Lake) Weekend Tour running throughout the weekend 1:00-5:00 p.m. Museum tour fees are $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 5-12. Guided tours of the ten-room farmhouse, log cabin, barns, blacksmith and woodworking workshop, bake house, ice house, milk cellar, and windmill.
  • The Wayne County Fair (10871 Quirk Rd., Belleville) is happening through tomorrow. Find rides, fair food, animals, music, exhibits and more to explore.
Saturday, August 13:
  • Teens (Grades 6-12) should plan on attending a free workshop at the Ann Arbor District Library (343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor) called Geek Academy III - Game Programming with Scratch at 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m. Teens will discover a way to get started making their own digital games.
  • The circus is in town! The Kelly Miller Circus will have shows at the Lake Shore Apartments (2117 Lakeview Dr., Ypsilanti) at 2:00 and 5:30 p.m. Advance ticket prices are $10.00 per adult, Kid tickets (11 and under) $6.00 On show day (at the door) tickets are $15.00 per adult and $7.00 per kid (11 and under). Advance tickets can be purchased at Aachen Auto at 2280 E. Michigan Ave. or Keybank west Michigan Ave. branch. Come over at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. to see the elephants help raise the Circus Big Top for FREE.
  • Create your own Aboriginal Dot Painting at Tree Town Toys 3:30–4:30 p.m. for only $2. This project is geared for kids at least 6 years old.
Sunday, August 14:
  • Create a cute Plant Pal at Tree Town Toys 2:00-4:30 p.m. with a homemade type Chia Pet. kids older than 3 can have fun creating their own creature from just a sprinkling of seeds, a bit of sun, and a few drops of patience. Cost $1.

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