Dive into Festive Fun: Discover ‘The Muppets’ and Interactive Museum Adventures (Dec. 27-29)

ANN ARBOR, MI — The festive season has come to a close, yet children are still out of school for the break. Therefore, you might be searching for activities to engage in.

Here are some enjoyable events happening in Ann Arbor from Friday, Dec. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 29.

Hands On Holiday at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located at 220 E. Ann St., is featuring science-related activities, crafts, and performances.

It will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 27-29, allowing visitors to interact with animals, view model trains, gain hands-on experience with electromagnets and microscopes, and enjoy various performances.

The cost for general entry is $16 for both adults and non-member children, whereas infants up to 23 months can enter free of charge. Discover more online.

A Young Scientists Event at the Ann Arbor District Library

The Ann Arbor District Library is organizing a science event from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29.

This event will share stories and delve into science for children aged 2 to 5 years at the Pittsfield branch, 2359 Oak Valley Drive.

Find out more online.

Library Movie Day

A showing of “The Muppets” will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library, located at 343 S. Fifth Ave. Discover more online.

The Ann Arbor District Library’s Letterpress Open Lab

Adults in search of an enjoyable activity might want to participate in the letterpress open lab from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the library’s downtown branch, 343 S. Fifth St.

According to the library’s website, letterpress is the age-old technique of hand printing with movable type. The lab will offer a brief, guided activity that introduces participants to the process of assembling and printing a letterpress project.

This event is designed for adults and will allow them to utilize a variety of wood type in different fonts and sizes. Learn more online.

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