Hibernation Ends: Check out Washtenaw County Spring Events!

Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to come out of your winter hibernation. Enjoy some of these fun activities in Washtenaw County.

Traditional Cambodian dancerAnn Arbor Family Days  
March 8-9, 2008
12 area cultural organizations provide a variety of family oriented events. From polar research to Cambodian classical dance, there is sure to be an activity or two that your family will enjoy.
http://www.annarbor.org/familydays/

Michigan Harpsichord Saturday
March 15, 2008  10 am – 1 pm
Play the Harpsichord? Ever wanted to try playing one? Come for a free lesson.
E.V. Moore Building, Room 2044 and other classrooms ,1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Film Festival
March 25 – 30, 2008
It’s the 46th year for the film festival. Come to the historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and enjoy the best in independent films.
http://www.aafilmfest.org/

Ann Arbor Powwow
Apr. 5 & 6, 2008 doors open at 10:30 am
Native American singers and dancers, artists, drummers, and vendors from much of North America.
U-M’s Crisler Arena
http://www.umich.edu/~powwow/

A Festifools puppetFestiFools
April 6, 2008  4 pm
A big street party with giant puppets put on by the Street Theater Art Project. The parade will take place in Ann Arbor on Main St. between William and Washington.
www.festifools.org

Earth Day Festival
April 27, 2008  12 - 4
Educational displays, hands-on activities, live animal presentations, and family-oriented environmental entertainment, including storytelling and sing-alongs, all at Leslie Science Center. Come dressed as your favorite plant or animal to join the all species parade.
www.a2gov.org/lsc

Saline Farmers' Market Re-opens
May 3, 2008
Downtown Saline Parking Lot #4

A shined up street rod on displayShow & Shine Street Rod Show
May 4, 2008
29th annual show in Riverside Park in Ypsilanti.
734-483-4444 for more information

Ypsilanti Pride Day
May 17  8:45 am
Come help clean up around Ford Lake Park. Meet at the boat launch at the park.
http://www.ypsilanti.org/events/prideday/volunteer.pdf

Check out a collection of event calendars for more events in the County.


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