Things To Do

Both the University of Michigan and the local Ann Arbor community host a wide variety of events and activities for people of all ages and interests through the year. Check out some popular activities below:

U-M Student Life Events Calendar

Happening @ Michigan

Arts and Cultural Activities

• University Musical Society
• School of Music, Theater, and Dance
• Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
• Ann Arbor Annual Art Fair
• Art Galleries
• Theaters

U-M Museums

• Museum of Natural History
• University of Michigan Museum of Art
• Kelsey Museum of Archeology
• Museum of Anthropological Archeology
• Museum of Paleontology
• Museum of Zoology
• Herbarium
• Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry
• Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments
• The Virtual Museum
• The Detroit Observatory

Local Museums

• African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
• Michigan FireHouse Museum
• Yankee Air Museum
• Washtenaw County Historical Society Museum
• Saline Railroad Depot Museum

Children’s Museums

• Hands-On Museum
• Leslie Science and Nature Center
• Michigan Science Center

Local Libraries

• U-M Libraries
• Ann Arbor District Libraries
• Ypsilanti District Libraries

Fitness & Sports

• U-M Recreational Sports
• U-M Club Sports
• Ann Arbor YMCA
• Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
• Ann Arbor Public Schools Recreation and Education
• City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation

Nature & Outdoor Recreation

• Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nicholas Arboretum
• Hiking Trails in and near Ann Arbor
• Huron River (Kayaking/ Canoeing/ Tubing)
• Parks and Playgrounds in Ann Arbor
• Sledding Hills in Ann Arbor
• Metroparks
• State Parks

Shopping Centers

• Briarwood Mall
• Arborland Center
• Arbor Hills
• Kerrytown Market & Shops
• Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
• Twelve Oaks Mall

Farmers Markets

• Ann Arbor Farmers Market
• Ypsilanti Farmers Markets

Nearby Zoos

• Detroit Zoo
• Toledo Zoo

Destinations in Michigan

There are many popular tourist destinations to visit in Michigan beyond the Ann Arbor area. View common options below:

• Detroit
• Detroit Institute of Art
• Frankenmuth
• Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island
• Sault Saint Marie
• Holland
• Henry Ford Museum and Henry Ford Estate
• National & State Parks - There are several beautiful parks in Michigan including:
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
  • Isle Royale National Park
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes