On Saturday, October 7th & 14th from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. families can enjoy the Fall Fun Fair at Northfolk Farms and Outback. Experience a hayride to the Native American village, western games, horse and pony rides and an exciting exotic animal petting farm. Feed fish in the pond, ride the train eat donuts or try your hand at a sling shot shooting apples into an open field.
No reservations are needed, payment can be made at the gate. The cost is $15.00/child and $4.00/adult but be sure to bring your quarters for the feed machines. With admission, kids will get a free pie pumpkin and decorations.
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October 3, 2017
Free Event: Campfire Fun at the Leslie Science & Nature Center
I am planning on taking my children to this fun event, I mean who wouldn't want to? It's free, sounds fun AND is educational. It would make the perfect way for a family to end their weekend. One Sunday each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m., the Leslie Science & Nature Center is hosting a campfire /story session. You bring the chairs, blankets and roasting sticks (maybe some hot cocoa and fixings for s'mores too) and they'll provide the music, entertainment and marshmallows! The Fireside Fun program is FREE and designed for all ages, just come out, bring the necessities and enjoy the night. I'm planning on taking my Cub Scout den and my Daisy Troop too! The dates of this fantastic program are:
October 1, 2017
Fall Color Hikes
Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors. The weather is cool and crisp and the colors are bold and beautiful. To experience fall in it's full glory though, why not consider taking a fall color hike? The Ann Arbor Mom blog has pulled together a couple options for fall color hikes too.
On October 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Scio Woods Preserve, spend the afternoon hiking with a naturalist led program enjoying the beautiful changing colors while hiking through beech maple forests. For more information, contact (734) 971-6337 ext 330 or boldak@ewashtenaw.org.
The annual Fall Color Hike, presented by the Potawatomi Trail Committee is another excellent way to see Michigan's color in all of it's glory. The 5-mile hike is perfect for families to enjoy and costs just $5/person (cash, check or credit card) and happens this year on October 14 and 15. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. although hikers can stay on the trail until 4:00 p.m. To participate, hikers will begin and end at Camp Munhacke (20120 Bartell Rd. Gregory).
My family has hiked the Potawatomi Trail several times, even when my daughter was as young as 4! It's a good hike and very well marked. Typically there are many that you will encounter along the way, so this is a perfect event for novice hikers.
When you head out for your fall hike, be sure to take a lightweight pack with snacks, water and your camera!
On October 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Scio Woods Preserve, spend the afternoon hiking with a naturalist led program enjoying the beautiful changing colors while hiking through beech maple forests. For more information, contact (734) 971-6337 ext 330 or boldak@ewashtenaw.org.
The annual Fall Color Hike, presented by the Potawatomi Trail Committee is another excellent way to see Michigan's color in all of it's glory. The 5-mile hike is perfect for families to enjoy and costs just $5/person (cash, check or credit card) and happens this year on October 14 and 15. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. although hikers can stay on the trail until 4:00 p.m. To participate, hikers will begin and end at Camp Munhacke (20120 Bartell Rd. Gregory).
My family has hiked the Potawatomi Trail several times, even when my daughter was as young as 4! It's a good hike and very well marked. Typically there are many that you will encounter along the way, so this is a perfect event for novice hikers.
When you head out for your fall hike, be sure to take a lightweight pack with snacks, water and your camera!
Ann Arbor Halloween Events, Activities and Information
This list of Halloween events will be updated as events come onto my radar...
October All Month:
- Complete Guide to: Cider Mills, Apple Orchards, U-pick Places and Hay Mazes in Washtenaw County
- Greenfield Village Hallow'een
- Detroit Zoo Boo
- Little Boo at the (Toledo) Zoo
- Haunted Halloween Houses at the Wolcott Mill Historic Center - October 15, 22 and 29
- Crazy Hilda's Camp of No Return (teens and up)
- Wiard's County Fair
- EMU Fall Concert Symphony Orchestra Concert at Pease Auditorium - October 6, 7:30 p.m.
Week of October 7:
- Run Scream Run 5K & 10K race at Wiard's Orchards - October 7
- Zombie Run - Run for the Arb, Run for Your Life! - October 13
- Monster Smash - October 14, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
- Frankentoys at AADL Downtown - October 14, noon-3:00 p.m.
- Trick or Treat on the Trail at Hudson Mills Metropark - October 14, 4:00 p.m.
- Farm Halloween at the Wolcott Mill Farm Center - October 14, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
- Michael's Kids Club Vampirina® Web of Friendship Craft $2.00 - October 14, 10:00 a.m. - noon
- Kapnik Orchard's Fall Apple Festival - October 14-15
- Spider Web Art at AADL Pittsfield - October 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- Huron River Trick or Treat Canoe Paddle - October 15, noon-5:00 p.m.
- Pumpkins, Lanterns, & Leaves - Fall Family Event at Matthaei - October 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Tots Halloween at Lake St. Clair Nature Center - October 21, 1:00 p.m.
- AADL Mallets Creek Craft: Bubbling Boo Bombs! - October 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Boo!! The History of Halloween at lake Erie Marshlands Museum - October 22, 2:00 p.m.
- Michael's Kids Club Vampirina® Friendship Bracelets $2.00 - October 21, 10:00 a.m. - noon
- Animal Haunts - Northern Neighbors at Leslie Science & Nature Center - October 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Halloween Costume Swap at AADL Downtown - October 22, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
- Halloween Downtown/Ypsi Glow at YDL-Michigan Library Plaza - 5:30-9:00 p.m.
- Free Halloween concert at Towsley Auditorium - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 28:
- Trick-or-Treat at the Farm at the Wolcott Mill Farm Center - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Michael's Kids Club Vampirina® Treat Bags $2.00 - 10:00 a.m. - noon
- Sugar Skulls and Jolly Rancher Roses at YDL-Superior - 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Halloween at the A2 Market 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Haunted Woods at Camp Munhacke - October 28, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
- Washtenaw County Parks Halloween Bash - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Hoots and Haunts Halloween at Environmental Discovery Center - 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
- Family Halloween Party at the Natural History Museum - Noon – 5 p.m. Free
- 2017 AADL Costume Contest 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Monday, October 30:
- Halloween at Ann Arbor Farmers Market - 4:00-8:00 p.m.
- Halloween Party at the Ann Arbor District Library (Downtown) 10:00-10:30 a.m. and 11:30-noon.
Sources include: AnnArbor.com, individual websites, previous posts and Google.
September 29, 2017
Ann Arbor Halloween Costume Swap
Do you have old costumes your kids have outgrown? Perhaps your children don't enjoy hand-me-downs and want to see what else they could wear. If either of these scenarios appeal to you, then consider participating in the Halloween Costume SWAP at the Ann Arbor District Library.From October 1-22, drop off your gently used, clean Halloween costumes to any Ann Arbor library branch. Then on October 22, come and pick out a new costume from our collection at the Halloween Costume Swap. Save money, clear your closet, and pick out something exciting and snazzy for the year. Costumes for all ages and sizes are accepted!
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