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What to do with kids this weekend in and around Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor has tons for kids to do this weekend. Read on to find out about them!

Weekend Highlights for Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20 for Ann Arbor:

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Friday, April 18:

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Marshmallow Drop 2014 at Wayne County Parks. Thousands of marshmallows will be dropped from a helicopter to be turned in for a prize. *Join Chautauqua Express at 10 a.m. at the Nankin Mills location for some pre-drop music & fun!

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Babies Animals Everywhere at Wolcott Mill Metropark. Farm helpers will be stationed in the barns to answer questions and sit on straw bales with the animals for photos with children. Enhance your visit by taking a wagon ride around the farm or walking down the farm lane.

Detroit Restaurant Week at Wayne County Parks. 18 of Detroit's premier restaurants are participating in Detroit Restaurant Week. Each establishment will offer a scrumptious dinner menu and a unique dining experience that can only be found in Detroit.

Bunnyville at Detroit Zoo. This year, the Zoo will have two days of bunny fun on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, 2014, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bunnyville features treats, games, crafts, live entertainment, animal enrichment activities, zookeeper talks and much more!

Breakfast with the Bunny at Toledo Zoo. Kids can enjoy an exciting egg hunt in the morning, take photos with the bunny, and enjoy a great breakfast with family—all at the Toledo Zoo! This hopping event is sure to fill up quickly so place your reservation today!

Tot Shabbat at JCC of Greater Ann Arbor. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and toddlers can come and celebrate Shabbat at the JCC.

STEM Week at Michigan Science Center. During STEM Week, we’ll use hands-on activities to learn about magnetism, explore five simple machines, discover math tricks, experiment with chemistry, perform dissections, study the world of plants, and share our experiences on social media.



Saturday, April 19:


The Bunny Bowl at Bowl One Lanes. Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 PM $9.95 per child includes: 1 1/2 hours of bowling Use of house balls and shoes A slice of Pizza and Pop A Gift from the Easter Bunny Plus…Your picture with the "Bunny"

Easter Egg Scramble with Rosco the Clown at Indian Springs Metropark. Share some laughs with Rosco the Clown while enjoying face painting, spring crafts and an Easter egg hunt scheduled by age group.

Spring Extravaganza at Leslie Science and Nature Center.  Join LSNC's Egg Hunt through the trails as you find eggs and learn which animals lay eggs and what the different eggs look like. There will also be a few golden eggs hidden that can be traded for a prize.

18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Club of Chelsea. Sponsored by the Chelsea Kiwanis Club at the Chelsea Retirement Community at 9:45am. More than 2500 hidden eggs. Photos with the Easter Bunny.

Live On Stage - THE SHOEMAKER & THE ELVES - MARQUIS THEATRE, Northville at Marquis Theatre. Northville's Historic MARQUIS THEATRE presents SHOEMAKER & THE ELVES Live On Stage! Weekends & some weekdays, March - May 4th (see schedule)

The Great Egg Hunt at Maple Beach at Kensington Metropark. Bring the kids for an Easter egg scramble and enjoy an animal show presented by Farmer John and The Barnyard Express. And of course, kids will get an opportunity to pose for your pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Earth Day at Oakwoods Metropark. Help keep Oakwoods beautiful, after the clean-up enjoy hot dogs and chips for lunch.

Easter Egg Scramble with Rosco the Clown at Indian Springs Metropark. Share some laughs with Rosco the Clown while enjoying face painting, spring crafts and an Easter egg hunt scheduled by age group.

Spring Extravaganza at Leslie Science and Nature Center.  Join LSNC's Egg Hunt through the trails as you find eggs and learn which animals lay eggs and what the different eggs look like. There will also be a few golden eggs hidden that can be traded for a prize.

Bunnyville at Detroit Zoo. This year, the Zoo will have two days of bunny fun on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, 2014, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bunnyville features treats, games, crafts, live entertainment, animal enrichment activities, zookeeper talks and much more!

Harlem Globetrotters at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour returns to The Palace of Auburn Hills on April 19 at 7 p.m. Online voting is now open at harlemglobetrotters.com/rule, where all fans can choose the new, game-changing rules they want to see in their hometown.

23rd Annual Egg Hunt at The Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation Department . Get ready for Spring! Bring the kids over to Montibeller Park to hunt for brightly colored eggs.



Sunday, April 20:


Easter After Dinner Special at Century Bowl. Sunday, April 20 from 6:00 PM TO 12:00 Midnight ALL YOU CAN BOWL FOR JUST $10.95 PER PERSON (Shoe rental just $1.99) Glow Lights Colored Pins Give-Aways Great Music

Dinosaur Tours at Michigan Natural History Museum. Attention dinosaur fans! Free,
30-minute docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits every Saturday and Sunday. Sign up on the day of the tour. Limit: 15 people.

Kensington Critters  at Kensington Metropark. Meet some of the critters that make Kensington Nature Center their home. No registration needed for this program. All ages.

Easter Special at Classic Lanes. Unlimited bowling and shoes for $9.95 per person 50 cent wings

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