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Things to do with kids in Ann Arbor

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Ann Arbor — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Ann Arbor. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

    4.7 (3,888)220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

    A well-rated museum in Ann Arbor.

  2. 02

    Matthaei Botanical Gardens

    4.8 (3,460)882P+QP, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Ann Arbor.

  3. 03

    University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

    4.7 (2,547)1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

    A well-rated museum in Ann Arbor.

  4. 04

    Gallup Park

    4.7 (2,645)3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA

    A well-rated park in Ann Arbor.

  5. 05

    University of Michigan Museum of Art

    4.8 (1,474)525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Ann Arbor.

  6. 06

    University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

    4.8 (2,330)1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Ann Arbor.

  7. 07

    County Farm Park

    4.8 (1,180)2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

    A well-rated park in Ann Arbor.

  8. 08

    The Creature Conservancy

    4.9 (920)4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

    A well-rated non profit organization in Ann Arbor.

  9. 09

    St. Thomas the Apostle Church

    4.7 (372)530 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

    A well-rated church in Ann Arbor.

  10. 10

    Leslie Science & Nature Center

    4.7 (339)1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA

    A well-rated nature preserve in Ann Arbor.

  11. 11

    Domino’s Farms Petting Farm

    4.5 (904)3001 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA

    A well-rated non profit organization in Ann Arbor.

  12. 12

    Ann Arbor Farmers Market

    4.8 (340)315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

    A well-rated farmers market in Ann Arbor.

  13. 13

    Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

    4.8 (315)434 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

    A well-rated museum in Ann Arbor.

  14. 14

    Arboretum Nature Area

    4.8 (108)Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

    A well-rated nature preserve in Ann Arbor.

  15. 15

    North Bay Park

    4.6 (739)1151 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA

    A well-rated city park in Ann Arbor.

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How were these things to do with kids in Ann Arbor chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Ann Arbor, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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