Name: The Get Down
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04

Bring the whole family to Slow Farm from May to November, for Upick certified organic produce including asparagus, garlic, strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, flowers, pumpkins and lots more. Not into picking yourself? No problem! They have a farmstand selling all their fresh produce for you to purchase as well.

Slow Farm

Here you will experience a high-quality woodlot, wooded wetlands, about 10 acres of active farmland, and an area in transition from former farm fields to woods. The property contains numerous vernal ponds, which provide valuable habitat for amphibians. Ferns and wild geraniums are abundant throughout most of the woodland. Another feature of the property is a large stand of shagbark hickory trees found at the northeast edge of the woods. Trail Length: 1.9 miles (natural, unpaved)

Northfield Woods and Arbor Woods Preserve

The private club features a signature Donald Ross golf course, exceptional dining and banquet facilities for weddings and other events, swimming pool, tennis courts, and fitness facilities. The staff and members work together to provide an outstanding environment that promotes social and recreational enjoyment for both members and guests. The Barton Hills clubhouse accommodates from 5 to 325 guests and up to 450 in the winter months. All year long, their unique, beautiful setting provides the perfect ambiance for your gathering.

Barton Hills Country Club

This 13-acre preserve is unusual in that the donor stipulated there to be no active management such as trail installations, invasive species removal, or restoration of the land. The site may be used to observe long term change without human disturbance.

While there is no trail system, wildlife have created paths throughout the small meadow and woodland. Brookwater and Boyden Creeks meet in the woodland and follow the southern border, eventually connecting to the Huron River. Visit the preserve to observe the unimpeded succession of land.

**Parking –** Parking is along Joy Road. Please be careful exiting and accessing your vehicle

The Woodland Nature Preserve was anonymously donated to Legacy Land Conservancy in 2002.

Woodland Nature Preserve

Nestled in a quiet bend of the Huron River, Delhi Metropark offers natural beauty to enjoy. You’ll find mature stands of oak trees, open lawns and well-maintained ecosystems along the water that herons, turtles and deer call home.

Trails in Delhi Metropark are paved, mostly flat with minimal grade changes.

Come relax in the fresh air with family and friends under our picnic shelter or give kids the space to explore on our playground. Start a bike ride from the park or explore the river by canoe or kayak.

Delhi Metropark

Offers open canoeing on weekdays from April to October; weekends by appointment. Tube rentals offered on weekends and holidays. River trips from Hudson Mills Metropark or Dexter Huron Park.

Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery

Kuebler Langford Nature Area is a 31-acre natural area just north of M-14 where it is tucked into the sharp curve of Huron River Drive.

There are unpaved trails winding through the park which are accessible from the entrances. These trails bisect the park from east to west and connect to trails in Bird Hills Nature Area across Beechwood Drive​.

Kuebler Langford Nature Area

Historic Webster Village is composed of seven historic buildings and is located at 5583 Webster Church Road in Webster Township just outside of Dexter, Michigan. It is owned and maintained by the Webster Township Historical Society. Donations and membership dues provide the funds for maintaining these historic buildings.

Through years of tireless and selfless effort on the part of many individuals and organizations, Historic Webster Village is preserved in a state much as it was in the late 1800s. This Village gives one a sense of strong and steadfast life values and an abundant measure of community pride all nurtured in tranquility. It is truly a treasure to be enjoyed!

- Our grounds are often used by groups of fresh-air painters, for festivals, flea markets and bazaars, as a back-drop for graduation photos, or as a site for holiday greeting card photos.
- Podunk School, a one-room, award winning structure, would be the perfect place for school children to visit and sped a day in the late 1800s.
- The Old Town Hall would be an ideal site in which a Civics class could hold a “township meeting” as in days gone by.
- May’s Old North Barn can be rented for square or contra dancing. With it’s sky blue ceiling and electric lighting, a farm market or family reunion could be held inside.
- Our Crossroads Community Center is the perfect place for classes/workshops, birthday or anniversary parties, wedding or baby showers, and much more.

Historic Webster Village

Be In Awe Yoga holds classes, workshops, and yoga retreats in Ann Arbor and internationally. The center has classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Instructors also offer private Hatha yoga sessions of 60 or 90 minutes.

The studio holds a “finding your voice” workshop to help students become more confident.

Be In Awe Yoga Studio

Olson Park is a large 54-acre park that is jointly owned by the City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner. The park is located on the corner of Dhu Varren Road and Pontiac Trail just south of M-14.

The site’s main feature is a pond that was constructed to manage storm water for the Northeast area. There is a paved pedestrian pathway that loops around the pond.There is also a small rain garden by the pavilion.

This park has preserved existing natural features, including the wetlands and woods, the creek and pond, while providing recreational facilities and athletic fields as well as the Olson Park Dog Park. A basketball court and a rock-climbing playground are located near the parking lot. There is a large picnic shelter with electricity available.

Olson Park

**​Barton Nature Area** is a 9​8 acre park located along the Huron River on Huron River Drive, a few miles north of downtown Ann Arbor.

Barton Nature Area provides access to Barton Pond, if you walk up on top of Barton Dam where you can walk along the earthen embankment on the City side to find a path, green space and benches. Popular for sunsets, photography, fishing, birding, a scenic stroll or to get a big dose of nature, the Huron River is quite wide as it pools before the dam.

​​Barton Nature Area trails​ are located in the larger area known as the Barton oxbow, (a term used to refer to a u-shaped meander in a river) which is bordered by the river and the railway line with bridge access on two ends. The 1/2 mile main trail connects the two bridges with additional side trails to explore for longer hiking.

Barton Nature Area

Michigan Travels, LLC is your tour operator for group travels and individualized excursions in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. They offer step-on and bilingual guides in Ann Arbor, individualized day trips and excursions in SE Michigan, and guided tours in Michigan.

They service groups of all sizes. Contact Michigan Travels for a FREE quote!

Michigan Travels

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

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The Get Down is a premier two-day music festival taking place on October 3, 2026, in Detroit and October 4, 2026, in Ann Arbor. Led by internationally celebrated master drummer and composer Ali Jackson, the festival brings international guest musicians and world-class artistry directly into curated, intimate outdoor settings. Joining this elite ensemble is Mark Braun, a cornerstone of the Ann Arbor cultural landscape who has spent decades fostering artistic excellence through his mastery of blues piano.

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Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

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The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

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