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Fire and Ice Festival is a free winter celebration featuring ice sculpting, live music, circus performers and interactive activities for kids. Families can enjoy scavenger hunts, character meet and greets, curling, sledding and the lighting of a giant ice tower. Food and drinks are available for purchase and free...
Families are invited to tour Shrine Catholic Grade School and meet teachers and administrators during this open house. Parents can ask questions, explore classrooms and learn about the school’s learning environment and community values. RSVP is encouraged.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 12-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25
A2SO KinderConcert is a 30-minute, kid-friendly concert for children 5 and under and their caregivers, with music, movement and a story with live accompaniment. Kids are encouraged to dance, wiggle and learn about a featured orchestral instrument with Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra musicians. No registration is required.
Event cost: Free
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Ann Arbor Open Swim offers families a chance to enjoy free swim time together in a warm, shiver free pool. Kids can practice swimming skills while parents enjoy relaxed family bonding time. Advance registration by phone is required.
Event cost: $15 per person or $30 per family. Free for members.
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The Emagine Winter Kids Series offers an affordable movie day for families with a kid favorite on the big screen. This week features Despicable Me 4, making it a fun option for younger kids and families looking for an indoor outing. Showtimes vary by location and seating is limited.
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The Shrine GLOW 2.0 Circus features glowing performances, thrilling stunts and a high energy circus experience for the whole family. Arrive early to enjoy the pre show with animal rides, inflatables and face painting. This event is designed to entertain kids of all ages while bringing classic circus fun...
Winter Wonderland at Revel Run is a full day of outdoor winter fun with food, music and seasonal drinks. Families can enjoy sledding, ice skating and cross-country skiing, weather permitting, plus hot chocolate for kids. Dress warm and plan to spend the day, as activities and food run at...
The Fire and Ice Festival brings medieval style winter fun to the riverfront with oversized fires, ice carving, live performances and vendors. Families can enjoy food like turkey legs and watch the Fire and Ice Tower light up Saturday evening. Dress for outdoor activities and plan for crowds during...
Ann Arbor Open Swim is a relaxed family swim time in a warm, indoor pool heated to 90 degrees. Families can practice swimming skills or enjoy time together in the water. Registration by phone is required, and members swim free.
Event cost: $15 per person, $30 per family, free for...
Event description: Skate and dance to fun music during a glow stick themed night at Dodge Park. Each guest receives a free glow stick while supplies last and the music theme changes weekly. This is a fun evening event for elementary age kids, tweens and teens.
Event cost: Free for...
Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live performances and trolley nights happen throughout the season, so...
Families can hit the ice with Santa during this festive holiday skate. Kids can enjoy skating, holiday music and photo friendly moments with Santa on the ice. Skates are included with admission, making it an easy winter outing.
Event cost: $13 per person; skate rental included
Event times: 12-1:20 p.m. Dec....
