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June 28, 2026
2026 Junior Olympic Championship: Artistic Swimming
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June 27–July 4. Over 1,000 top U.S. male and female swimmers ages 12–19 compete in the sport, also known as synchronized swimming, scoring points for artistic impression, execution of elements, and difficulty. Times TBA, EMU Jones Natatorium, 100 Olds/Robb. Tickets $15 day pass (ages 6–17 & seniors, $10), $100 event pass (ages 6–17 & seniors, $60) in advance only at tinyurl.com/2026artswimypsi.
Amateur Radio Field Day: ARROW Communication Association/U-M Amateur Radio Club
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June 27 & 28. All invited to join (or just watch) this 24-hour national event that helps amateur radio operators prepare for emergencies and develop their skills. A chance to meet experts, ask questions, and even operate the station, under supervision. U-M Amateur Radio Club students and faculty (umarc.eecs.umich.edu) host a shorter version of this event from 2–5 p.m. on Saturday in the NC-26 parking lot across from the U-M Robotics Center, 2500 Hayward. 2 p.m. Sat.–2 p.m. Sun. Ann Arbor Airport soccer field, 801 Airport Blvd. Free. (734) 330–2465, [email protected], w8rp.org, arrl.org/field-day.
“Treat Trot 5K/10K/15K”: Fun.Family.Fitness Bodies
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A chip-timed 5K race, as well as a 10K, a 15K, and a 1-mile. The day begins with packet pickup (5:30–6:45 a.m.), an untimed kids dash (6:55 a.m.), and the 1-mile walk (9:30 a.m.). T-shirts, awards, & medals. Snacks. 6:55 a.m., Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd. $34 (5K, 10K, 15K), $22 (1 mile), or $17 (age 12 & under), plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/treat-trot-6-28-26. [email protected].
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Tues., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz. and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“All Girls Skate”: Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark
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June 14 & 28. All girls and their families welcome to drop by the skatepark with their skateboards, practice tricks, and learn beginning skateboarding skills and skatepark etiquette. Instructors present. Inclement weather cancels; check instagram.com/allgirlsskate for updates. 9–10:30 a.m., 350 N. Maple. Free, donations welcome. a2skatepark.org/all-girls-skate.
Milan Farm and Flea 2026 - Spring Market
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Milan, MI — The Milan Farm & Flea Market is returning for its third year with two large market events that will take place on June 28th and September 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wilson Park in Milan, Michigan.
Each event will feature 50+ vendors offering a diverse mix of farm-fresh goods, handmade items, vintage finds, and unique locally made products. Guests can enjoy a lively, family-friendly atmosphere with food trucks serving a variety of options and live music throughout the day.
Rooted in a commitment to supporting small businesses, farmers, and artisans, the Milan Farm & Flea Market has quickly become a seasonal tradition—creating a welcoming space where neighbors can gather, shop local, and celebrate the character of the surrounding rural community.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Follow Milan Farm & Flea Market on Instagram and Facebook for vendor highlights, event updates, and behind-the-scenes previews leading up to each market date.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
Third Space Sundays
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Every Sun. All invited to take part in a one-hour ritual of guided exercises to encourage reflection and connection. Kids welcome. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. 10:40–11:30 a.m., Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington. Free. Preregistration required at thirdspacesundays.org. [email protected].
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes; barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. Also, models of real snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
“Showcase of New & Remodeled Homes and Outdoor Living”: Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor
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June 27 & 28. Tour of 11 new homes, 2 outdoor projects, and 4 remodels in Ann Arbor, Saline, Chelsea, and Whitmore Lake. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., locations TBA at showcaseofhomes.net. $10 (kids age 16 & under, free) in advance (with additional fee) online & (cash or check only) at the door. (734) 996–0100.
Baby & Toddler Gear Swap: Ann Arbor District Library
H.A.C. Ultimate
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. (734) 846–9418, [email protected].
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Fri. June 5 & 19 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off some rescued animals, including a clouded leopard, chameleon, carpet python, and a sloth at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off the first three animals 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows the sloth at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
“Critters Up Close!”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees
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June 25–28. Carnival games and rides. Concessions. 4–9 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.), noon–9 p.m. (Sat.), & noon–8 p.m. (Sun.), Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium. Wristbands for multiple rides $38 online by noon, June 25, at tinyurl.com/jaycee-2025-carnival, & at the door. Individual game & ride tickets available; $10 minimum purchase to enter. Cash only. No entry 1 hour before close. No re-entry or unaccompanied minors. [email protected], skerbeck.com/events/254.
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on June 7, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com.
“Megafauna Mystery”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“Ecological Restoration Workday”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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All invited to help improve bird habitats by maintaining trails and clearing invasive shrubs at the WBNA Searles Nature Preserve. Dress for the weather; bring leather work gloves and water. Tools and know-how provided; bring your own tools, if you’d like. 1–3 p.m., Searles Nature Preserve; park along Bolla Rd., ¼ mile west of Stony Creek Rd., Ypsi. Free. washtenawbna.org. [28 Sun.]
“Frozen Jr”: Horizon Performing Arts
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June 26–28. Brynn Arnall directs young local actors and singers in a one-act version of the 2018 Broadway musical, itself based on the hit 2013 animated movie, a loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. The musical features numbers like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and the Academy Award–winning “Let It Go.” Appropriate for all ages. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), the Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $18) at horizonperformingarts.yapsody.com & at the door.
“Mariposa/Butterfly”: Spinning Dot Theatre
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June 6 & 28 (different times & locations). Local actors perform local playwrights Sandra Fenichel Asher & Jose Casas’s new short play about a pair of Texas neighbors—one from the U.S., the other from Mexico—who can’t agree on anything until the arrival and departure of a butterfly unites them in a new understanding of the beautiful world they share. 2 p.m. (June 6) & 1 p.m. (June 28), EMU Sponberg Theatre, Ypsi (June 6) and AADL Downtown (June 28). Tickets $5 (June 6) in advance at spinningdot.org & at the door. June 28, free. [email protected].
Log Cabin Day: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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All invited to visit Parker Mill’s 1880s log cabin. Kids activities include old-time chores: gathering water, washing clothes, and shelling corn for the mill. Also, tours of the fully operational 1870s grist mill, demonstrating how the mill used waterpower to grind wheat and corn. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothing. 1–4 p.m., Parker Mill County Park, 4650 Geddes. Free. washtenaw.org/registerparks.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (noon) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
“The Producers”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
June 28: “The Producers” (Mel Brooks, 1968). Busby Berkeley meets the Third Reich in this outrageous comedy classic about 2 con men trying to fleece their investors by producing a play that’s sure to fail, the musical Springtime for Hitler. Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder. 1:30 p.m.
“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Traditional Dance and Music: Sunday Artisan Market
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Performance of a boisterous Elizabethan English ceremonial dance by the Ann Arbor Morris Dancers, followed by a chance for audience members to try it out. Also, performances of traditional clogging by the Commonwealth Dance Collective, Balkan music by the local band Veselba, and traditional Scandinavian fiddle music by a group of local fiddlers led by Bruce Sagan. 1:30–3:30 p.m., Farmers Market pavilion, Kerrytown. Free. (734) 913–9622.
“Emma’s Wedding(s)”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
“Fiddler on the Roof”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., June 4–July 19. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in the 1964 musical, an adaptation of stories by celebrated Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem with a book by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The plot concerns life in a 1905 Jewish Ukrainian shtetl before a pogrom forces an exodus. Starring Broadway veteran Daniel Friedman as Tevye. 7 p.m. (some Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (some Thurs., Sat., & Sun.). Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
"June Jubilee": Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary
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We're throwing our 2nd Annual June Jubilee, and the rabbits, pigs, and goats at Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary want YOU there!
Join us on Sunday, June 28, from 2:00–5:00 pm at the sanctuary in Willis, Michigan, for an afternoon of food, fun, and animal love. Your ticket includes a vegan baked potato bar with all the toppings, educational tours of our 5-acre property, yard games, kids' arts and crafts, and a make-your-own bunny enrichment toy table. A margarita bar (drinks for purchase), vegan desserts (for purchase) from Tree Town Crumb, GLRS merchandise, and a silent auction will round out the afternoon.
Guess Henry's Weight! Think you know how much our biggest pig weighs? Whoever comes closest wins a fabulous prize!
Sweetwaters Perk! The first 60 adult pre-registrations will receive a $4 off voucher from Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at check-in, so grab your tickets early!
Tickets: $23 prepurchase | $25 at the door | Children 12 & under FREE
Can't make it? You can still support the animals by making a donation, and every dollar goes directly toward providing care for the rabbits, pigs, and other animals in our sanctuary.
Thank you, MiVet Animal Clinic and Sherwood Pet Health, for supporting this event as a Bronze Level Sponsor!
https://givebutter.com/c/glrs-
Sunday, June 28, from 2:00–5:00 pm
8260 Judd Rd
Willis, MI 48191
Dharma Disc Golfers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
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All invited to play 9 or 18 holes. Discs available for those who don’t have them. Weather permitting; ground may be muddy. 2–4 p.m., Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow Dr. Free. [email protected], jewelheart.org.
Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Every Sun. Docent-led tours exploring ancient foodways in “How Romans Got Their Bread” (June 7), smaller artifacts in “It’s the Little Things” (June 14), full-size watercolor replicas of frescoes from a Pompei villa in “Dionysus and the Villa of the Mysteries” (June 21), and “Egyptian Gods and Goddesses” (June 28). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
“Megafauna Mystery”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“Cold Reads, New Plays”: Forge Theater
“Groove Room: A Daytime DJ + Community Social”: Ann Arbor District Library
AFC Ann Arbor Women’s Team
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Match vs. Midwest United. This local United Soccer League women’s semiprofessional soccer team plays another of Michigan’s strongest teams. This month’s home schedule also includes a match vs. Detroit City FC (June 16, 7 p.m.) and one vs. Kalamazoo FC (June 28, 3 p.m.). Food trucks. 7 p.m., Pioneer High School Hollway Field, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $13 (kids 13 & under, free) in advance at afcannarbor.com or $15 at the gate. Group discounts & season tickets available. (734) 408–1627.
“Frybread Cooking Demonstration and Tasting”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Harry Sargous: A Celebration (1948–2025)”: Kerrytown Concert House
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Former students of U-M oboe professor Sargous, who died in May 2025, perform in his honor. The program of works Sargous commissioned, recorded, and performed includes Schumann’s Romances, Dialogues by Leslie Bassett, works of Bach and Hindemith, William Bolcom’s Graceful Ghost Rag, and a piece commissioned for this event by Lavinia Kell Parker. Also, a show and sale of Sargous’s photographs to raise money for a scholarship fund in his honor at Music Academy of the West. 4–6 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance online & (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999, kerrytownconcerthouse.com.
“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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See 12 Friday.
Tonight in the KidZone: chalk drawing with popular local street artist David Zinn (5 p.m.), face painting (4 p.m.) by Colorful Events staff.
In the Annex Tent: “Found Magazine & Friends” (5 p.m.), an evening of offbeat talks, music, and activities. Hosted by award-winning Ann Arbor–bred director Davy Rothbart, cocreator of Found magazine.
On the Power Center Lawn: fitness activities (5:30 p.m.) led by SPENGA Ann Arbor staff.
On the O&W Grove Stage: Detroit-based soul singer-songwriter Jill Govan (4 p.m.), “Center Stage Strings” (5 p.m.), a program of chamber music by students attending a U-M music school summer program, and avant-garde Kalamazoo folk-soul singer-cellist Jordan Hamilton (6 p.m.).
On the Rackham Stage: Lady Sunshine & the X Band (7 p.m.), the popular local gospel-flavored blues band led by Lady Sunshine, a fiery, rich-voiced singer whose style blends elements of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Denise LaSalle. The festival’s live music concludes, as it has for decades, with a set by George Bedard & the Kingpins (8:30 p.m.), a durably popular local rockabilly, blues, rock ’n’ roll, and honky-tonk band fronted by singer-guitarist Bedard.
The music is followed at 10 p.m. by a screening of It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra’s sentimental 1946 classic. Also, readings of the Declaration of Independence at 5:45, 6:45, & 8 p.m. in celebration of its upcoming 250th anniversary. 4–11 p.m.
https://www.a2sf.org/calendar/2026-06-28/
A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
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10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.
2070 W. Stadium Blvd ,Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz 734-663-1202.“Love’s Labor’s Lost”: U-M Residential College/Nichols Arboretum
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Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–28. U-M students and local actors perform an alfresco production of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known comedies, a sophisticated, at times delightfully impish, and finally somewhat dark treatment of the battle of the sexes. The king of Navarre and 3 of his lords vow to deny themselves worldly pleasures, including women, and devote themselves to academic study. But when the princess of France and her 3 ladies arrive at the king’s court, these solemn oaths become vague memories, and each of the young lords begins secretly to woo one of the young ladies, indulging in revels, masques, and outrageous sonnets. The RC’s annual Shakespeare in the Arb production is a hugely popular local summer tradition. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and the production takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Audience members should be prepared for the weather conditions and periods of sitting, standing, & walking and bring a lightweight chair or blanket to sit on. Note: the June 20 performance includes ASL interpretation. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Arb members, $20; kids, $15) in advance only at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. (734) 763–8587.
“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Experienced improvisers compete by improvising songs with live accompaniment. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by a pay-what-you-want Musical Improv Jam: All invited to sing or move in musical/comical improv games and exercises, led by a facilitator and accompanist. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 6:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.