Get ready for a great weekend in Ann Arbor! We've pulled together the best activities for your family on March 21st and 22nd, 2026. Highlights include Easter fun, creative workshops, and some great family entertainment like Disney's The Lion King downtown.
See our top picks
Easter Festival & Egg Scramble
St Paul Lutheran School
A morning packed with egg hunts, crafts, and a petting zoo for free.
Family-Friendly Film Series - The Lion King
Michigan Theater
A free matinee showing of The Lion King indoors on Sunday.
Meet the Easter Bunny / Easter Egg Pop-up
MilkShake Factory
Free photos with the Easter Bunny and easy activities on Sunday afternoon.
· March 21
7FREE : Capture some family memories with these quick, complimentary 30-minute outdoor photo sessions. You only pay if you decide to purchase any of the resulting photos. A nice way to get a new family portrait!It's a truly free opportunity to get professional family photos captured over the weekend.
: Catch the spectacular Broadway production of The Lion King while it's in town for the weekend. This is a perfect way to spend an evening together!Major theater production happening right across the weekend.
FREE : A super fun Saturday morning event featuring an egg hunt, petting zoo, crafts, and face painting. This is a great free option for younger kids right in town.It packs a lot of traditional Easter fun into one free Saturday morning event.
FREE : Kids 12 and under can meet Rumi, a character from KPop Demon Hunters, at Mudpuddles Toy Store. A fun, quick stop downtown!It's a unique character meet-and-greet happening Saturday morning.
FREE : An Indigenous storyteller will share traditional Anishinaabe stories geared toward babies and preschoolers. A lovely, short program for the littlest ones on Saturday morning.It targets babies and preschoolers with culturally rich content.
: Bring your infants and young children (5 & under) for a fun program of music and movement led by Momo Kajiwara. This is a great way to let toddlers burn off some energy downtown.A dedicated Saturday session for infants and toddlers focused on movement.
: Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade can play with library robotics—HEXBUGS—and test them on an interactive obstacle course. This sounds like a blast for elementary-aged kids.Interactive robotics challenge perfect for the elementary crowd.
· March 22
3FREE : Stop by the MilkShake Factory Sunday afternoon for free photos with the Easter Bunny! They will also have other kid activities available while you browse Easter eggs.It’s a sweet, low-key Easter-themed event happening on Sunday.
FREE : If your older kids or teens are gamers, this free tournament at the Downtown Library is a must-do on Sunday afternoon. Time to see who the best Mario Kart driver in the family is!Library-hosted gaming tournaments are always a huge draw for older kids.
FREE : Catch a family-friendly showing of The Lion King at the historic Michigan Theater on Sunday morning. Bonus: this one is free, unlike the big touring production!It's a free movie showing of a beloved classic on Sunday morning.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Get involved in the local arts scene by helping out at the FestiFools Studio. You can spend the afternoon getting creative with papier-mâché, making mini gobos, and building drums.It's a fun, constructive way to contribute to a major local art event.
: Head to the Leslie Science & Nature Center to check out the critters in their house during open hours. It’s a great way to get a dose of nature exploration right in Ann Arbor.It runs both days and offers hands-on interaction with animals locally.
FREE : Kids aged 5 to 8 can join adult volunteers for storytelling and creative games. It’s a wonderful, free writing workshop hosted by the AADL.It's a targeted, free literacy event for early elementary kids.
FREE : Explore artifacts related to the University of Michigan Medical School’s 175-year history, including old surgical kits. It's a free museum visit for the whole family on Sunday.It is a free, indoor museum event happening Sunday afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Ann Arbor this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 21-22) there are several free options including the Easter Festival & Egg Scramble on Saturday morning, the Luminary Making Workshop on Sunday, and the Family-Friendly Film Series showing The Lion King on Sunday morning.
Are there any events for toddlers this weekend?
Yes, look into the Ojibway Storytime Saturday morning at the Westgate Library (for babies/preschoolers) or the Meet the Easter Bunny event Sunday afternoon at the MilkShake Factory.
What can older kids do on Saturday?
Older kids (K-5) might enjoy HEXBUG Adventures at the Traverwood Library in the early afternoon, or they could participate in the FestiFools Studio Volunteer Day to get creative.
