Top city guide · 2026-07-27

Ann Arbor Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Ann Arbor, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Ann Arbor.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Ann Arbor right now.
Outdoor Pick
Creature Conservancy
Zoo / Animals
4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4.9 / 5
Free Pick
Blank Slate Creamery
Food & Treats
300 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Parks
1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4.7 / 5
Water Pick
Argo Canoe Livery & Cascades
Outdoor
1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4.6 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Library / Education
1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4.6 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Zoo / Animals
Creature Conservancy
4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Parks
Gallup Park
3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Ann Arbor.
AUGUST01
2026 Washtenaw County 5th Annual Vet Fest
AUGUST 01 · starts Aug 1
Free family-friendly celebration honoring veterans featuring resource booths, live entertainment, kids' activities, food, and giveaways
Free
AUGUST29
Arabian Nights Festival 2026
AUGUST 29 · starts Aug 29
Family-friendly celebration of Arab culture featuring authentic food trucks, artisan bazaar vendors, live entertainment, cultural workshops, and kids' activities
Paid/Varies

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