Articles tagged:family activites

Posted: Mon Aug 9 9 p.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
A day fishing with the kids at the Spring Valley Trout Farm in Dexter

The summertime of my youth consisted solely of spending time outdoors. I would wake up and immediately leave the house not to be heard from until the street lamps went on, unless I needed nourishment or a cold beverage. My brother and I would catch bugs, wander the local elementary ...

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Posted: Mon Jul 26 1:30 p.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
Home Depot, Lowe's offering free building clinics for kids in August

Kids who love to build or work with their hands will enjoy the free building projects available at Home Depot and Lowe's. I encourage families to sign up in advance because it becomes impossible to sign up in very short order! August projects focus on bugs and (gasp!) back to ...

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Posted: Thu Jul 22 2:30 p.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
Kids can chalk up some fun at the Ypsilanti District Library

I'm not sure what it is with kids and chalk. OK maybe it's just MY kids and chalk, however, they seem to be ecstatic with any opportunity to chalk our driveway with colorful flowers, rainbows and recently puzzle pieces. Of course I don't mind. It entertains them for hours and ...

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Posted: Fri Jul 16 5 p.m. by Jennifer Janssen Community Contributor
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair features kid-friendly community art project with a Great Lakes message

Is your family heading to the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair next week? Check out the kid-friendly community art projected presented by the National Wildlife Federation and get inspired to protect the Great Lakes. The Art Zone location is at the north end of Ingalls Mall, near Washington Street and ...

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Posted: Thu Jul 15 10:30 a.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
Tree Town Toys in Ann Arbor offering fun kids projects

Tammy Mayrend | Contributor I told readers to watch for more news on fun upcoming craft projects in a post earlier this week on (Wednesday crafts events at The Learning Express, so here it is. Throughout the month of July, Tree Town Toys, 2611 Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor, has ...

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Posted: Mon Jul 12 12:30 p.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
Fun craft projects on Wednesdays at Ann Arbor's Learning Express

The folks at Learning Express, 2465 W. Stadium Blvd., have provided me with some great news. On select Wednesdays throughout the summer they are having "Wonderful Wednesday Crafts" at 10:30 a.m. The craft projects are appropriate for most preschool-aged children and older, and will cost $5 for materials. The projects ...

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Posted: Fri Jul 9 3 p.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
Huron River Day: Family fun playing and splashing in Ann Arbor

This Sunday, July 11, from noon - 4:00 p.m. Ann Arbor families can enjoy FREE fun at the Gallup Park (3000 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor) Huron River Day Festival! Celebrate this annual event featuring everything the Huron River has to offer - River exhibits, storytelling, music, fishing and many great ...

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Posted: Thu Jun 24 11:02 a.m. by Jennifer Janssen Community Contributor
Great American Backyard Campout in Ann Arbor to pack in the memorable family moments

All of my favorite summer moments happen outside -- and when it comes to packing in the memorable moments, nothing beats a night spent camping. Staring up at the trees from the comfort of a hammock, listening to birds just outside my tent at dawn and unzipping the tent door ...

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Posted: Mon Jun 7 8 a.m. by Tammy Mayrend Community Contributor
Teach a child to fish for free this weekend at Washtenaw County parks

There is an old saying that says,“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime." I will argue though "Teach a child to fish and you have developed a deep love of the outdoors for ...

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