Dress up in your best costume and have a scary good time at the Halloween Spooktacular at Matthaei Boatical Gardens, October 22, 10:00 a.m. - noon! Paint pumpkins and gourds, scoop out pumpkins for pumpkin seed treats, make paper masks and decorations, and finish up with cookies and roasted pumpkin seeds!
The event is $7 per child. To register call 734.647.7600 or register online.
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October 7, 2011
Weekend Events Round-up: October 7-9
The near 80-degree days are going to help many Ann Arbor area families fill their weekend planner with many of the great local events. Enjoy the Tecumseh's Appleumpkin Festival and Westfest, free movies, the free child ID event and several harvest celebrations. The weekend would be an excellent time to visit local cider mills with kids too!
Saturday, October 8:
Sunday, October 9:
Saturday, October 8:
- Free fall movies at the Quality 16 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, this week is Judy Moody.
- Tecumseh's 18th Annual Appleumpkin Festival is this weekend with plenty of free family events and activities. Face painting, crafts, bouncers and a free scarecrow making event!
- Free Child Identification Program is being sponsored where families can get a free ID kit for their children. Gte a disc with information that would be helopful if your child should ever go missing. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Kids can Build A Scarecrow at workshop at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens today at 10:00 a.m. for $7. Straw, string, pillowcases for faces, paint, and the wooden frame material are provided, the kids just need to bring clothing, hats, and gloves.
- The crazy pumpkin event, a free make-it take-it craft event at Michael's Crafts (3655 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor) is happening Saturday 1:00-3:00 p.m. for kids ages 3+. Design an extreme craft pumpkin with purchase of pumpkin.
Sunday, October 9:
- Free fall movies at the Quality 16 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
- Tecumseh's 18th Annual Appleumpkin Festival.
- Free Child Identification Program today 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Pioneer Day at Waterloo Farm Museum allows familiy a glimps of a by-gone era where the entire family had to prep the fall harvest. Try your hand at crafts or preparing food or see the animals on the farm. noon - 5:00 p.m.
- Mack Pool Splash Days allows families to splash during a fun family swimming session with prizes and fun for all. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Kids ages 3+ will go batty when making their own paper bat during a free event at Michael's Crafts. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Fall Fest is back at the Historic Hack House (775 County St., Milan) from noon - 5:00 p.m. Check out antique farm machines, old cars, farm animals, and good food. There will also be crafts, demonstrations, antique clothing, photos, and a display of toys that kids played with a century ago.
October 6, 2011
$90 Portrait Package for Only $18: Great Holiday Photo Package
- Five traditional-colored portrait sheets, available as one 10"x13", one 8x10", two 5"x7"s, four 3.5"x5"s, or 8 wallets (each sheet can be a different pose)
- Standard sitting fees for all subjects in the photo shoot are waived
- 40% off additional portrait purchases
JCPenny Portrait Studio Locations Locally:
Briarwood Mall
500 Briarwood Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-665-4238
Canton Square
43690 Ford Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3985
Fairlane Town Center
18900 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 593-1271
Southland Shopping Center
23000 Eureka Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 287-9350
Waterside Marketplace
50753 Waterside Dr.
Chesterfield, MI 48051
(586) 949-5919
Oakland Mall
700 W 14 Mile Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 585-2960
Westland Shopping Center
35000 W Warren Rd.
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-6330
Lakeside Shopping Center
14300 Lakeside Cir.
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 247-0351
Twelve Oaks Mall
27150 Novi Rd.
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 344-1099
Green Oak Village Place
9480 Village Place Blvd.
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-6492
Village Lakes
300 Town Center Blvd.
White Lake Township, MI 48386
(248) 698-3156
Roseville Store
31510 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 415-2887
October 5, 2011
Mom 2 Mom Sales This Weekend
This weekend there are several Mom2Mom Sales to browse near Ann Arbor. Below are the details for deal-ready shoppers!
Mom 2 Mom Sale at Saline Recreation Center (1866 Woodland Dr., Saline)
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. am-1 pm
Admission: $1 admission
87 sold out tables of gently used items for infants, babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. Clothing, toys books, baby gear, strollers and maternity clothing are also available. For information call 734.429.3502 or email sferguson@cityofsaline.org.
Mom-2-Mom Sale at Woodland Meadows Elementary (350 Woodland Dr. Saline)
Hosted by Huron Valley Parents of Multiples
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admission: $2.
Visit the bi-annual Mom-2-Mom Sale through Huron Valley Parents of Multiples to find many great deals of used children's clothing, baby gear (strollers, high chairs and beds), toys, books and more. For more information visit the Huron Valley Parents of Multiples website.
Faith Assembly Church (894 E. Huron River, Belleville)
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $1
For more information call 734.502.0978.
Real Moms @ Calvary Baptist Church (43065 Joy Rd., Canton)
Saturday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Department style store sale on used children's clothing, toys, books and baby gear.
Mom 2 Mom Sale at Saline Recreation Center (1866 Woodland Dr., Saline)
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. am-1 pm
Admission: $1 admission
87 sold out tables of gently used items for infants, babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. Clothing, toys books, baby gear, strollers and maternity clothing are also available. For information call 734.429.3502 or email sferguson@cityofsaline.org.
Mom-2-Mom Sale at Woodland Meadows Elementary (350 Woodland Dr. Saline)
Hosted by Huron Valley Parents of Multiples
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admission: $2.
Visit the bi-annual Mom-2-Mom Sale through Huron Valley Parents of Multiples to find many great deals of used children's clothing, baby gear (strollers, high chairs and beds), toys, books and more. For more information visit the Huron Valley Parents of Multiples website.
Faith Assembly Church (894 E. Huron River, Belleville)
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $1
For more information call 734.502.0978.
Real Moms @ Calvary Baptist Church (43065 Joy Rd., Canton)
Saturday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Department style store sale on used children's clothing, toys, books and baby gear.
Tecumseh's 18th Annual Appleumpkin Festival
South of Ann Arbor families wil find another great festival celebrating fall this weekend during Tecumseh's 18th Annual Appleumpkin Festival. On October 8-9th throughout Tecumseh and at the west end of downtown families will find an Antiques Street Fair, Arts & Crafts, live entertainment, a haunted house, and FREE children's activities. Really, it's an event for the entire family with midway rides, carnival games and let's us not forget plenty of great eats!
Do you need a scarecrow for your front lawn? Well you’re in luck, you can make your very own at the Appleumpkin Festivaldowntown. That’s right, spend a little quality fun time with your family, and craft your own scarecrow, all for free! You’ll find everything you need under the Make-it-Take-it Scarecrow Tent.
New in 2011 is the expansion of the festival to the west end of Tecumseh – Appleumpkin Westfest. There will be additional general, food and activity vendors, as well as activities including inflatables, kids games and more! On Saturday we are featuring a bike show, chili cook-off and waterball tournament and Sunday will be highlighted by an antique tractor show. A free shuttle service is planned to run between downtown and the west end to assure visitors can conveniently visit both festival locations.
Do you need a scarecrow for your front lawn? Well you’re in luck, you can make your very own at the Appleumpkin Festivaldowntown. That’s right, spend a little quality fun time with your family, and craft your own scarecrow, all for free! You’ll find everything you need under the Make-it-Take-it Scarecrow Tent.
New in 2011 is the expansion of the festival to the west end of Tecumseh – Appleumpkin Westfest. There will be additional general, food and activity vendors, as well as activities including inflatables, kids games and more! On Saturday we are featuring a bike show, chili cook-off and waterball tournament and Sunday will be highlighted by an antique tractor show. A free shuttle service is planned to run between downtown and the west end to assure visitors can conveniently visit both festival locations.
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