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Task: From the attached sources, extract ONLY hands-on events suitable for ages 5–10 within 25 miles of Ann Arbor, MI, happening in the next 21 days.
“Hands-on” means workshops/classes/make-&-takes/labs/building/creating/interactive demos. Skip passive shows/lectures unless there is a make/tinker segment.
Include if: title or description contains any of
[workshop, make, build, create, craft, lab, experiment, maker, robotics, LEGO, coding, 3D printing, engineering challenge, wood, woodworking, solder, printmaking, ceramics, clay, studio, art class]
Exclude if: [teen-only, 11+, 12+, adult(s) only, performance, concert, theater, sports league, storytime] unless the event description explicitly includes a hands-on segment.
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On September 11 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the A2AC will host a free event for all ages during Main Street Ann Arbor's Street Art Encounter. Participants can contribute to a community mural wall and a chalk-decorated sidewalk with supplies provided.
On Monday August 10, 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, the Downtown Library's Lower Level Program Room will host an event for grades K–5 to create pendant necklaces using fingerprint ink and basic supplies set inside small metal and glass charms.
On 07/25/2026, the Disability Network will host its 36th Annual ADA Celebration to commemorate 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event will include keynote/feature speakers, free food, and activities such as making friendship bracelets.
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, an event will be held at Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room, where preschool to grade 3 children can make ocean animal crafts, including a shark headband and a paper cup octopus.
A craft activity for preschool through grade 5 students to create paper plate flying saucers will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the Traverwood Branch Program Room.
The 14th annual Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival will take place from August 10-15 in downtown Dexter. The event celebrates art and artists from the Dexter community through workshops for children and adults, art competitions, and open art exhibitions.
On Monday, July 20, 2026, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, the Downtown Library: Secret Lab will host an event for grades K–5 where participants create a spinning ballerina using wire, a battery, and magnets.
A Bluey-themed event featuring crafts and music will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Westgate Branch West Side Room for children in preschool through Grade 1.
Motawi Tileworks zorganizuje coroczne wydarzenie Make-a-Tile & More w sobotę, 18 lipca 2026 roku, w godzinach 10:00–15:00. W programie przewidziano tworzenie płytek na świeżym powietrzu oraz sprzedaż prac artystycznych personelu. Wydarzenie odbędzie się bez względu na pogodę.
On 07/17/2026, a night hike will be held to celebrate the alignment of the moon and the sun. The event costs $5 per person, children 23 months and under are free, and science experiments will be conducted on the trail.