# Things to do with kids in Ann Arbor, MI

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Ann Arbor, MI, in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11.

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## Events ahead

- [Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena: Open-Air Covered Ice Skating](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/buhr-park-outdoor-ice-arena-open-air-covered-ice-skating--listing-700a1986b28d19c99bb71d43) — Nov 15 – Feb 28 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, Ann Arbor · All ages · From $6 · checked Nov 4. Located on Ann Arbor's south side, the Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena features a unique open-air design with a protective roof overhead and open sides that let in crisp winter…
- [Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 5K & Tot Trot](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/ann-arbor-turkey-trot-5k-and-tot-trot--listing-d9ede1f190ea95001b34130e) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM – 10:30 AM · Downtown Ann Arbor (Main Street & Liberty Street) · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 4. Celebrate Thanksgiving morning in vibrant Downtown Ann Arbor with the beloved Ann Arbor Turkey Trot! Gathering along Main Street and Liberty Street, this high-spirited holiday…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Matthaei Botanical Gardens: Tropical Conservatory & Winter Nature Trails](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/matthaei-botanical-gardens-tropical-conservatory-and-winter-nature-tra--listing-2f66eab3dbb7ab6a28eb315a) — Tue, Thu–Sun 10:00 AM–4:30 PM, Wed 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Closed Mondays; Outdoor trails open… · Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. Escape freezing Michigan temperatures inside the soaring, glass-enclosed indoor conservatory at the University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor. Spanning…

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