Arbor Annie's Spring Break Week Picks

April 3-7, 2017

With local schools on spring break, there are lots of special events on the calendar. Arbor Annie has the best of the events plus some activity ideas for you this week.

Spring Break Week Sponsor: Zap Zone

Thank you to Zap Zone for sponsoring our Spring Break Week Roundup. My daughter loves Zap Zone! I think we've been there at least 5 times already in 2017. They've extended their hours for more spring break fun.

In addition to their expanded hours, they are kicking off spring break with Mega Monday - unlimited attractions for just $20 from 10a-1p on Monday, April 3. Be sure to arrive early since they sold out their Mega Monday events on MLK and Presidents Day. Next up is $4 Tuesday with attractions just $4 all day. It's a great deal if you just want to play a few games. While the deals end after Tuesday, they have extended hours through the weekend.

Arbor Annie's Spring Break Event Picks

Arbor Annie combed through the spring break events and found some great fun for local families. In addition to the events for school aged kids, there are some great events just for toddlers and preschoolers.

For today's events, check out Arbor Annie's Weekend Picks - March 31-April 2 on the website.

Monday Picks

10:00am-1:00pm Spring Break Mega Monday All-You-Can-Play at Zap-Zone
10:30am-11:30am & 1:00pm-2:00pm Squirrel Stole My Underpants at Pointless Brewery & Theatre
11:00am-12:00pm Ahoy Matey! Pirate Storytime & Craft at Downtown Branch of AADL
3:00pm-4:00pm Optical Illusions at Traverwood Branch of AADL

Tuesday Picks

10:00am-1:00pm As American As Apple Pie at Westminster Presbyterian Church
10:00am-12:00pm Super Seedlings - Flower Power at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
12:00pm-11:00pm $4 Tuesday at Zap-Zone
1:00pm-2:00pm Plant It! at Westgate Branch of AADL
2:00pm-3:00pm Slime Time! at Pittsfield Branch Library

Wednesday Picks

11:00am-2:00pm Spring Break Scientist Spotlight at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
12:00pm-11:00pm Laser Tag & More at Zap-Zone
1:00pm-4:00pm Spring Break Movie - Angry Birds at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
2:00pm-3:00pm Spring Bird Feeders at Downtown Branch of AADL
3:00pm-4:00pm Stamp It! at Pittsfield Branch Library

Thursday Picks

10:00am-12:00pm Flower Press at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
12:00pm-11:00pm Laser Tag & More at Zap-Zone
1:00pm-3:00pm Library Space Camp! at Downtown Branch of AADL
6:00pm-7:00pm Kids in the Kitchen at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
7:00pm-8:00pm Cute as a Button Craft at Downtown Branch of AADL

Friday Picks

10:00am-11:00am First Steps Open House at Ann Arbor Preschool & Family Center
10:00am Morning Movies: Kubo & the Two Strings at Quality 16
10:30am-11:30am Sensation Stations at Downtown Branch of AADL
1:00pm-11:59pm Laser Tag & More at Zap-Zone
2:00pm-3:00pm Sand Art Extravaganza at Pittsfield Branch Library
3:30pm-5:00pm Shoebox Cities at Downtown Branch of AADL
5:00pm-8:00pm First Friday at the Farm at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms
7:00pm-11:00pm Statewide Astronomy Night at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
8:15pm-11:59pm FoolMoon at Washington & Ashley

Special Activities All Week

In addition to events, a number of venues (like Zap Zone) have expanded their hours or have daily special activities.

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has Spring Break Activities: Spectrum Sensation through Saturday from 10a-4p and on Sunday from noon-4p.

The Ypsilanti District Library is offering Spring Break Drop-In at 2p each day at their Downtown and Whittaker Rd locations. Their website doesn't list the daily activities, but it's sure to be fun.

Ann Arbor Parks has added extra Skate Sessions at Veterans Park and extra Swim Hours at Mack Pool.

Michaels has Make Sessions from 10a-noon. There is a different craft project each day.

Putterz Miniature Golf opened this weekend. It's scheduled to be a rainy week, but if the forecast changes, they are a fun option - especially with All You Can Play on Tuesdays before 5p.

Movies

New in theaters this week is Boss Baby. My daughter enjoyed the movie, but I'd say it's more on the kids side than an adult movie.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is still in theaters and a great choice! We definitely recommend it (with a few reservations for young children).

Also in theaters is Power Rangers. I have to admit that we aren't very interested in it. My daughter never watched the show and I am too old to have grown up with the TV show. Although I have to admit that the previews have intrigued us. However, of the action movies, my daughter expressed more interest in Kong: Skull Island.

Quality 16's Free Matinees is a great choice for Friday morning. They are showing Kobo & the Two Strings.