Fairywalk

 

Head out in Ann Arbor to explore the many fairy doors during Fairywalk on May 6, 2012. The free event begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends by 4:00 p.m., allowing walkers to explore at their own pace. The routes vary from a 5k to a 10k walk throughout Ann Arbor. 

Preregister by emailing the Washtenaw Wanderers at washtenawwanderer@gmail.com or call 734-649-5024. Walk-in registration is also available for the event. The event starts and finishes at the TeaHaus (204 North 4th Ave., Ann Arbor). 

Bring your friends and family and have a blast during Fairywalk!

Weekend Events Round-Up: April 27-19

We're pretty tied up this weekend taking my children to see the school play, playing soccer and prepping for a Cub Scout Fun Day that I have been planning, but there may be an opportunity for us to get out and about. It seems to be a weekend with fewer activities and events than we are used to, but I really think this is the "calm before the storm". I say that because the calendar from now until the end of the school year has filled up quite nicely.

So what have you got planned for your weekend? Is your planner full or are you keeping it quiet in anticipation of the upcoming events?

For those that want to find something to do in Ann Arbor with kids, check out the weekend event planner.

Saturday, April 28

• Take the family to check out a free movie! See Journey2 during the Free Movie weekend at local Quality Theatres, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. 
• Get creative at the Grange Jr. Maker Program 10:00 a.m. - noon. 
• Your preschooler might enjoy the Curious George Storytime event at the Ypsilanti District Library (229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti) at 10:30 a.m. Listen to Curious George stories, sing songs, create a monkey mask, and make a chocolate-covered banana.
• Take the teens to the Amigurumi Club at the Ypsilanti District Library 11:00 a.m. - noon.
• Free dinosaur tours at the UM Museum of Natural History at 2:00 p.m. 
• Wander Ann Arbor exploring the mysterious fairy doors of Ann Arbor on a guided tour for Obscura Day. Meet at Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair (115 East Liberty, Ann Arbor) at 2:00 p.m. 
• Join PaleoJoe at 2:00 p.m. at the Ypsilanti District Library (229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti) as he brings dinosaurs to life with a T-Rex tooth, a Velociraptor skull, dinosaur puppets, and amazing fossils. This high-energy program will make you feel like you’re actually back in time with the dinosaurs. 

Saturday, April 29

• Take the family to check out a free movie! See Journey2 during the Free Movie weekend at local Quality Theatres, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. 
• Get out and enjoy the El Dia De los Ninos celebration at the Ann Arbor District Library from 1:30-4:30 p.m.  
• Free dinosaur tours at the UM Museum of Natural History at 2:00 p.m. 

My Urban Toddler Fashion Show

On May 5, 4:00-6:00 p.m. moms and moms-to-be can head to My Urban Toddler (7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline) for a fantastic Spring Fashion and Accessory Show to see spring and summer clothing lines and accessories for before, during and after pregnancy! The maternity and non-maternity models will be wearing figure flattering outfits accessorized with fantastic jewelry and scarves from the Atlanta Apparel Market.

Attendees will also fine product demonstrations, samples and possibly a special gift! Just because you are pregnant should not exclude you from being trendy.

To reserve your place at the fashion show, be sure to contact My Urban Toddler at 734-944-3628.

National Mom's Night Out Ann Arbor

Fellow Ann Arbor Mom's, do you want a break? Perhaps a night out without children in tow? Then Thursday, May 10 is your night - Join other Ann Arbor Mom's for National Mom's Night Out at Briarwood Mall.

From 5:00-8:00 p.m., area Mom's will get an exclusive night of shopping, pampering, socializing, fun, and helpful interactive demonstrations and displays. In the past year's I've even gotten samples and many freebies and with this year's line up of participating retailers, there is sure to be many special discounts and offers. Mom can even enter to win a trip to Florida! Talk about a nice break.

The Briarwood Mall Facebook Page has many more details on the fun, and 

free event! So make  sure you get out to National Mom's Nite Out 

May 10, 2012.

Check out the Spring Flowers This Weekend

After a walk in the woods today it's apparent that many spring flowers are "spring-ing" forth much earlier than they normally do. So this Sunday, April 29, would be a perfect day to view many of them along the Saline River during a free nature program by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation.

From 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve participants will search for the many wild flowers that bloom in the floodplain forest area and nearby woods. Families will find Blue cohosh, Solomon’s seal, trilliums, Dutchman’s britches and many more species.

The ground may be wet though, so be sure to wear appropriate clothing and shoes/boots than can get  wet and muddy.