Following is a list of many activities for the kids when they are on spring break next week. How many activities can you attend in Ann Arbor with kids? We'll be busy doing all sorts of odds and ends including getting outside if the weather cooperates!
Events and activities will be added as they are found, also be sure to watch the weekend events round-up posts, otherwise everything will be listed on the Ann Arbor Spring Break Event List!
Throughout the week, several area libraries are hosting ongoing Spring Break programing. The Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti) has Spring Break Fun hosted daily at 2:00 p.m. Stop in all week for different activities and fun Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult though. The Ann Arbor District Library also has many great events, since they are specified online at the AADL site though, I have them listed individually below!
Monday, April 2:
- Folktales and Fantasy at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor). Kids will listen to a folktale and then create a legend story collage, complete with items found in nature. 10:00 a.m. - noon. Cost $5.00.
- Take the kids to bounce at PumpItUp Canton (46090 Michigan Ave., Canton) during Family Jump Time. 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Create dazzling shoelaces at the Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti) 12:00-1:00 p.m. Free.
- Free movie: Puss in Boots at the Dexter District Library (3255 Alpine St., Dexter) at 1:00 p.m.
- Free magic show at 2:00 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library (Mallets Creek).
- Kids in grades in grades 4-12 can stop by the Ann Arbor District Library (2359 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor) at 7:00 p.m. to try their hand at a cupcake decorating contest. All supplies are free for this event and there will be several winners!
- It's FREE cone day at local Benn & Jerry's locations (304 S State St, Ann Arbor and 4100 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti)so stop by between noon and 8:00 p.m. for your free scoop!
- Windowsill Wonders at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor). Kids will discover the not-so-secret ingredients for starting a windowsill garden of their own. 10:00 a.m. - noon. Cost $5.00.
- Create dazzling shoelaces at the Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free.
- Take your child to skip along in Candyland today at the Ann Arbor District Library (343 S 5th Ave., Ann Arbor) where they can try their hand at playing a life-size game from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This event sure sounds fun!
- Take the kids to bounce at PumpItUp Canton (46090 Michigan Ave., Canton) during Family Jump Time. 4:00-5:30 p.m.
- Your tween will have a ball during this free crafty event at the Ann Arbor District Library (2359 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor). Kids in grades 4-12 can stop by at 7:00 p.m. to make their own felt balls for jewelry and embellishing. It really is a lot of fun too - We're participated in a similar program!
- Treasures and Trails at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor). Come ready to spend a few nature-packed hours at Matthaei as you create your own eco-treasure hunt. Choose from different scavenger hunts and adventure backpacks and explore the Conservatory and Trails. 10:00 a.m. - noon. Cost $5.00.
- MarioKart Tournament at the Dexter District Library (3255 Alpine St., Dexter) for kids age 6 and up. 11:00 a.m.
- At 2:00 p.m. make your own Shrinky Dink jewelry at the Ann Arbor District Library (2359 3090 East Eisenhower Pky., Ann Arbor). This free event is for older kids and teens. Grades 4-Adult.
- Your teen may become inspired during Duct Tape Doings at 4:00 p.m. The Ann Arbor District Library (2359 3090 East Eisenhower Pky., Ann Arbor) will host this free teen event for kids in grades 6-12.
- Potpourri & Bubble Bath at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor). Families can join a guided walk in the conservatory to learn about herbs and other fragrant plants, then make a potpourri or bubble bath to take home. 10:00 a.m. - noon. Cost $5.00.
- Spring Crafts for Tweens and Teens (Grades 5-12) at the Dexter District Library (3255 Alpine St., Dexter) at 11:00 a.m.
- Teens can make funky, 70's inspired macrame bracelets at the Ann Arbor District Library (343 S 5th Ave., Ann Arbor) at 2:00 p.m. This event is for high-school aged teens.
- At 7:00 p.m. Teens can make a wine-cork trivet at the Ann Arbor District Library (3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor).
- Sketchbook Detectives at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor). Kids will learn a few basic artistic techniques to capture the wonder of nature. Then, take your sketchbook into the Conservatory or outside to create your own impression of nature.. 10:00 a.m. - noon. Cost $5.00.
- Pippin Puppets at the Dexter District Library (3255 Alpine St., Dexter) at 11:00 a.m. Bring the kids out to see an amazing free puppet show.
- Skate your cares away during open a spring break roller skating session at Skating Station II (8611 Rhonda Dr., Canton) 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Take the kids to bounce at PumpItUp Canton (46090 Michigan Ave., Canton) during Family Jump Time. 5:00-7:30 p.m.
- For more Mario Kart Wii fun, teens can be sure to head to the Ann Arbor District Library (343 S 5th Ave., Ann Arbor) at 6:00 p.m.
First I want to say a huge THANK YOU for all of the information that you provide!! I am so thrilled to have found your blog. It saves me a lot of time having to scour the web for events.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to give you some feedback on the A2 Jaycees Easter Egg event today. It was not that great. Perhaps it was better when you attended a few years ago? There was a small area with tons of empty eggs. They hand almost more children than eggs lined up to gather eggs. Then the eggs were turned in for candy that was near impossible for a two or three year old to chew (hard gum balls, hard tootsie rolls, and so on). We actually went to Target after to get my daughter a bit of candy so she could toss the rest in the trash. It was neat that they had a bunny and a face painting area, but the egg hunt itself (the reason we went) was really poorly executed :(. Next year we'll return to a local church that did a bang up job last year and had just the right amount of people (and served a free breakfast:).
Just wanted to pass that on in case you want to figure it in to your review of Easter events next year. :)
Again, thanks for all you too. It's amazing and so helpful (and well organized!).
Thank you for the feedback and nice words about the blog!
ReplyDeleteLast year and this year we have gone to locally sponsored church egg hunts in our neighborhood as well as hosting one for my son's Cub Scouts. Feedback is always helpful for parents.