Upcoming · Ann Arbor, MI
Things to Do in Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor hosts around 500 upcoming events, with approximately 300 scheduled within the next 30 days for residents of this city founded in 1824 and home to about 120,000 people. Roughly one quarter of all listed activities are free. The largest categories include Sports & Fitness with around 100 listings, followed by Concerts & Live Music and Workshops & Classes each at about 60. Other significant groups cover Community & Social, Theater & Performing Arts, and Business & Networking events, each totaling around 40. Major venues featuring the most upcoming listings are Crisler Center, Blind Pig, Yost Arena, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Novi, Michigan Theater, and First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor. Performers with confirmed upcoming dates include University of Michigan Women's Basketball, Michigan Wolverines Basketball, University of Michigan Hockey, Michigan Wolverines Womens Basketball, and University of Michigan Women's Volleyball. Visitors can find a wide variety of options across these top categories without needing to pay for every ticket.
City facts
- Weather
- 56°F · Overcast · High 57° / low 51°F · 33% precip
- Population
- 123,851 (2020)
- Area
- 75 km²
- Elevation
- 256 m
- Founded
- 1824
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music60Theater & Performing Arts31Comedy10Exhibitions & Art4Museums & Heritage5Food & Drink35Sports & Fitness110Family & Kids12Nightlife & Clubbing5Workshops & Classes67Talks & Lectures6Movies & Film6Community & Social49Business & Networking49Wellness & Mindfulness31Seasonal & Holiday29Conferences & Summits2🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Nov 6
9:00 PM · Free
Live Jazz at Weber’s: The Ultimate Date Night
The Habitat · 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Concerts & Live Music
Free
9:00 PM · Free
1033 Transmission 002
608 Packard St · 608 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Community & Social
Free
9:30 PM · $0 +
Ann Arbor, Reggaeton Latin Fridays
Club Above · 215 North Main Street #300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
10:00 PM · Free
zeinXrohan 20th Birthday Party🎉
Touse · 709 Lawrence St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
Free
10:00 PM · $7 +
EnspiRED Model Reveal Party
House Party · 720 Arch St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
$7 +
Sat, Nov 7
See listing
Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Football
Michigan Stadium
Sports & Fitness
See listing
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Premium Tailgate Party: Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Football
Premium Tailgate Lot - Ann Arbor
Sports & Fitness
See listing
8:00 AM · Free
Plymouth Cars & Coffee @ Helen's Bakery - Presented by First Gear
Helen’s Bakery · 963 West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170
Exhibitions & Art
Free
9:00 AM · Free
Downtown Plymouth Ski & Snowboard Swap | November 7-8, 2026
Plymouth Farmer's Market · 736 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170
Sports & Fitness
Free
10:00 AM · $0 +
Kiss & Tell: Adult Romance Bookfair
Kensington Valley Outlets · 1475 North Burkhart Road B120, Howell, MI 48855
Workshops & Classes
$0 +
10:00 AM · Free
Empowerment Zone Fitness & Business Networking
Tatiana Gutsu Gymnastics Academy · 24723 Crestview, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Business & Networking
Free
10:00 AM · Free
The Bonus Savings Event | Wixom Showroom
California Closets - Wixom · 30975 Century Drive, Wixom, MI 48393
Workshops & Classes
Free
Sold out10:00 AM · $79.49 +
Holiday Ornament Turning
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Novi · 43291 Crescent Blvd, Novi, MI 48375
Workshops & Classes
$79.49 +
Sold out10:00 AM · Free
WEAR By Erin Andrews - GRWM For Game Day
Hazel Coffee Co · 2111 Packard Road #Suite 130, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Exhibitions & Art
Free
11:00 AM · See listing
Monroe, Michigan - River Raisin Bikeways - Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tour
Monroe, Michigan Raisin Bikeway - a CycleNuts Smart-guided Show, Rally, & Roll Tour · 2770 N Custer Rd Munson Park, Monroe, MI 48162
Sports & Fitness
See listing
11:00 AM · Free
Holiday-Ready Home Workshop: Novi
BED BATH & BEYOND + The Container Store · 43525 West Oaks Drive, Novi, MI 48377
Workshops & Classes
Free
11:30 AM · Free
YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR FIRST FRIENDS OPEN HOUSE!
The Learning Experience - Farmington Hills West · 27750 Investment Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Family & Kids
Free
12:00 PM · Free
Let’s Talk Skincare with A Better You, A Better Me
Nordstrom · 27640 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
1:00 PM · Free
Glow & Gather – FREE Facial Experience!
35200 Schoolcraft suite 104 · 35200 Schoolcraft #suite 104, Livonia, MI 48150
Exhibitions & Art
Free
1:00 PM · Free
Seed Saving Workshop
Growing Hope Urban Farm · 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Workshops & Classes
Free
2:00 PM · $2 +
Crafternoon: Felt Pie Garlands | November 7th
SCRAP Creative Reuse · 4567 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Workshops & Classes
$2 +
3:00 PM · $23.18 +
Distillery Tour at Water Tower Distilling Co.
23 N Washington St · 23 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Food & Drink
$23.18 +
3:00 PM · $49.87 +
2026 Michigan Blue Zone Tailgate vs Michigan State
1304 S Main St · 1304 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Sports & Fitness
$49.87 +
Sold out4:30 PM · Free
Evan Williams Tailgate Party Hosted by the Heaven Hill Team
1011 N Main St · 1011 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Food & Drink
Free
5:30 PM · $14.35 +
Michigan Twang: Americana & Country Music Showcase , Payton & Annabelle, Maria and the Coins
Blind Pig · 208 South 1st St
Concerts & Live Music
$14.35 +
5:30 PM · $25.31 +
Boylesque Trivia & Show : a fundraiser for Humane Society of Huron Valley
Tap Room · 201 West Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Community & Social
$25.31 +
6:00 PM · $268.61 +
Sponsors and Donors - DIVAS MasqHERade Benefit Gala for Women's Housing
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit/Novi · 27355 Cabaret Drive, Novi, MI 48377
Community & Social
$268.61 +
7:00 PM · $23 +
Single Awareness Dinner: Ann Arbor | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Week · South 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Food & Drink
$23 +
7:30 PM · See listing
Michigan Wolverines Football vs. Michigan State Spartans Football
Michigan Stadium · 530 S. State St.
Sports & FitnessUniversity of Michigan Wolverines Football
See listing
7:30 PM · See listing
Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Stadium
Sports & Fitness
See listing
Plan ahead
2026 Michigan Blue Zone Tailgate vs UCLA
Sat, Nov 21 · 1304 S Main St
Silent Book Club at BrightWorks - Forest Cove
Thu, Dec 3 · BrightWorks Coworking - Forest Cove
Crafternoon: Fabric Collage | November 28th
Sat, Nov 28 · SCRAP Creative Reuse
Community Poetry Open Mic
Wed, Dec 2 · North Star Lounge
Signing Day Saturday: Small Business Saturday Edition
Sat, Nov 28 · Schuler Books Ann Arbor
Candlelight Pilates, Sound Bath + Cello Experience
Sun, Nov 22 · Saint John's Resort
Discover Where Happy Happens - Open House at TLE Canton
Sat, Nov 21 · The Learning Experience - Canton, MI
Beach Glass Christmas Trees - Chelsea
Sat, Dec 19 · Ugly Dog Distillery
Frequently asked questions about events in Ann Arbor
- Are there free events in Ann Arbor?
- Yes, about 25% of the listed events are free. This means roughly one in four activities does not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular venues for events in this city?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Crisler Center, Blind Pig, Yost Arena, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Novi, Michigan Theater, and First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor.
- What types of events are listed for this month?
- The most common event types are Sports & Fitness with around 100 listings, followed by Concerts & Live Music and Workshops & Classes at about 60 each. Community & Social, Theater & Performing Arts, and Business & Networking events each account for about 40 listings.
- Which performers have upcoming dates in Ann Arbor?
- Performers with upcoming dates include University of Michigan Women's Basketball, Michigan Wolverines Basketball, University of Michigan Hockey, Michigan Wolverines Womens Basketball, and University of Michigan Women's Volleyball.