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Ann Arbor Sixth Grader Sanat Pandit Invents $300 Firefighting Drone

Supriya Jalukar - October 26, 2026

Ann Arbor’s own Sanat Pandit has made headlines at such a young age. The sixth-grader recently earned his place as one of the 30...

Roundup of Washtenaw County Public Playgrounds

Mary Genson - October 22, 2026

We have created a comprehensive list of all the playgrounds in Washtenaw County. Find your favorite or try them all! Milan Playgrounds Wilson Park Close to downtown,...

Trick-or-Treat Times in Washtenaw County 2026

Mary Genson - October 21, 2026

All trick-or-treating will take place on Halloween this year. However, each community has established or suggested times for trick-or-treaters to begin their travels from...

Stuttering Awareness Day—Local Resources for Families

Chelsea Devona - October 20, 2026

Approximately 70-80 million people stutter globally, which is around 1% of the population. This is about 3 million Americans. For children, 5% are expected to...

How Learning Martial Arts Benefits Kids

Dale Batko - October 16, 2026

Karate and kids go well together! In the western hemisphere the term karate is often used to describe any form of martial art. Strictly...

Barefoot & Backroads: Not Your Typical Farm Stand

Jenny Rose Ryan - October 13, 2026

For Torie Kramer, owner of Barefoot & Backroads farm stand, it all got started with chickens in summer 2026. “Then I thought, ‘What are we...

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Trinity Health Michigan Now Booking School Visits to Health Exploration Station

Supriya Jalukar - October 13, 2026

The newly updated Health Exploration Station, a 3,500-square-foot interactive health and wellness learning center, has now re-opened to the public. The Health Exploration station was...

October’s Craft of the Month

Mary Genson - October 6, 2026

It has been a goal of mine to do more crafts with my 2-year-old at home. I can tell she really enjoys them and...

Biwako: A Kids Menu Parents and Kids Can Agree On

Mary Genson - October 5, 2026

After a week of cooking at home, we treated ourselves to a night out to eat at a local Japanese restaurant, Biwako Sushi in...

Halloween Haunts and Happenings Around Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Family Staff - October 1, 2026

There are so many ways to make October magical for little ones. Washtenaw County offers a variety of family-friendly events all month long! Read...

Collecting Coins with Your Family on a Budget

Dale Batko - September 29, 2026

Are you looking for an affordable way to spend quality time with your family while having fun and learning something new? Coin collecting is...

Making Baby Food: Early Puree Recipes

Noura Costany - September 29, 2026

I love making all my own purees. I think it’s a really easy way to feed my baby, and I like that she eats...