Learn about Michigan snakes, and what they’re doing during the summer, and take a (hilly) one-mile hike on and off-trail to try to spot them. Registration is required.

Dolph Nature Area, 375 Parklake Ave., Ann Arbor

First Fridays Movie Night at Frog Island

Free community movie night during First Friday featuring Pufnstuff (1970).

Frog Island Park, 699 Rice St., Ypsilanti

Aug. 3

A Honey Bee Presentation with Bee Present Honey

Local Beekeepers Owen and Rebecca Wittekindt will offer games, activities and crafts to teach kids about bees and what beekeepers do.

Ann Arbor Pittsfield Branch Library, 2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor

Read and Look

Take over a corner of the museum to read a book about the ancient world together. Then find related artifacts and art on display.

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, 434 S. State St., Ann Arbor

Aug. 4

19th Annual LEGO Contest

Enter your best LEGO project in AADL’s 19th annual LEGO Contest, held at the Sheraton Hotel.

Sheraton Hotel, 3200 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor

Aug. 5

Craft-Tastic!

A chance to be creative and use your imagination at this anything-goes craft-a-thon!

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

Garden-To-Table

Use freshly picked produce from the Learning Garden to cook tasty snacks and treats.

YDL-Superior, 8795 MacArthur Blvd., Ypsilanti

“See to Be” Summer Workshop – This Should Be an Olympic Sport!

Kids ages 8-12, join 826michigan in a fun writing exercise where you’ll imagine new Olympic sports, from the silly to the serious. Registration is required.

YDL-Superior, 8795 MacArthur Blvd., Ypsilanti

Aug. 6

Spray Day

Cool off with Canton’s Fire and Police Department with a pop-up splash pad at the Summit on the Park. Registration is required.

Heritage Park, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton

National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Montibeller Park, 4305 Ellsworth Rd.,Ann Arbor

Aug. 7

Sun and Sprouts Gardening

Join Library Gardener Stephanie to try simple recipes featuring garden ingredients while learning tips and tricks.

YDL-Downtown, 229 West Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Aug. 8

Zingerman’s Summer Game Food Tasting

A unique and memorable food-tasting event for the whole family.

Westgate Branch Library, 2503 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor

Aug. 9

Mini Naturalist: Jumping Spiders and Friends

Learn all about spiders – ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Nelson Meade County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor

Aug. 10

Kiwanis Club Kids Triathlon

Kids ages 4 to 12 will swim in Rutherford Pool then bike and run on the path around Recreation Park.

Recreation Park, 1017 Congress St., Ypsilanti

S’Mores Day

Enjoy a variety of s’mores recipes, play games, enjoy a bounce house, do some fun activities, make a craft and more.

Burns Park, 1305 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor

“See to Be” Summer Workshop – Hero’s Journey (to the Olympics)

Kids ages 8-12, join 826michigan to write your story of Olympic triumph, from the silly to the serious. Registration is required.

YDL-Superior, 8795 MacArthur Blvd., Ypsilanti

Aug. 11

School Supplies Swap

If you’re looking for unused school supplies or would like to supplement your school supply stash, this swap is for you.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

Aug. 12

Parent & Child Drawing Workshop

Michigan children’s book author-illustrator Amy Nielander will coach families on how to draw fun characters using her CREATE A CHARACTER Activity sheet.

Traverwood Branch Library, 3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor