July 31–Aug. 2 & Aug. 13–16. Equine competition combining artistry and technical abilities highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. No pets. Concessions. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 11500 Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. [email protected].

See 14 Friday. Today’s events include an art sale (9 a.m.–8 p.m.), a children’s art activity (11 a.m.), and a beer & wine reception (noon). Also, live music in the Gallery Tent by the Ducenota String Ensemble (noon), the Ann Arbor Clarinet Trio (1:15 p.m.), the G-Fours String Quartet (2:30 p.m.), the Depot Town Jazz Ensemble (3:45 p.m.), and, at the Monument Park gazebo, the Dexter Community Choir (6 p.m.). 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. No live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

A day of talks, costume contests, and other activities celebrating all things anime and manga, the Japanese animated film and comic book arts, respectively. With an artists alley featuring a variety of artists and vendors selling anime and manga-related goods, all-ages anime-themed crafts, a featured talk by voice actor Kayli Mills (noon, 4th fl. program rm.), along with talks by cosplay experts Akakioga, AlpacaAsh, Jazzthebat, and Halcybella. For a complete schedule see aadl.org/animearbor. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

Art and music festival in the alley and backyards of Ypsilanti’s historic South Side neighborhood. Live music TBA. Food vendors. Art on display and for sale. Rain date: Aug. 16. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Catherine St. alley from Hamilton to Huron St., Ypsi. Free. More information at dzanchouse.org/all-events.  

Self-guided tours of this 1901 farm, which has explanatory signage throughout its farmhouse, barns, dairy barn, ice house, windmill, and more. Live sheep & chickens to admire. Noon–3 p.m., Rentschler Farm Museum, 1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Free admission. (734) 944–0442.

Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for kids age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to explore paleontology and what can be learned from giant bones and fossils. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org. 

Every Sat. Thirty–minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

All welcome to join a hike through the Arb. 1:30–2:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance to the Arb at 1610 Washington Hgts. Free. [email protected], jewelheart.org/chapters/ann-arbor.

Aug. 8, 15, & 22 (different times). Docent-led tours exploring ancient Greek and Roman demi-gods in “Centaurs and Sirens and Satyrs, Oh My!” (Aug. 8), ancient female images in “Women in the Kelsey” (Aug. 15), “Daily Life in Ancient Rome” (Aug. 22, 11:15 a.m.), and “All That Sparkles: Egyptian Jewelry” (Aug. 22, 2 p.m.). 11:15 a.m.–noon (Aug. 8 & 22) & 2–3 p.m. (Aug. 15 & 22), 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.

Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for kids age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to explore paleontology and what can be learned from giant bones and fossils. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.