Playground Maintenance at Hansen with OSI
Show some love to a city park! Join the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations and the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday focused on caring for the park’s playground area.
During this event, volunteers may do a variety of projects, depending on the need of the park.
Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with community members, and make a visible impact in a neighborhood park.
No prior experience is necessary—staff will provide all tools, supplies, training, and guidance throughout the event.
Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Ann Arbor Parks! Date: Friday, October 16, 2026, Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: Hansen Park, Meeting spot: playground at Hansen Nature Area, Parking: Parking is usually available in the parking lot of Grace Bible Church which is next to the property. For trail access, look for the trail head to the west of the parking…
Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Sculpture Plaza Love a Park Day
We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep this park looking great for all who visit. We'll weed and mulch garden beds and street trees, pick up litter, clean around umbrella tables and benches, and weed and sweep the plaza and adjacent sidewalks. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/ac8066c7-f3c8-409b-894f-cef2d4d6aaf1, Meeting Location: Meet in the brick paved plaza at the intersection of Catherine St and N 4th Ave.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Boo Bash
Details to be announced. Stay tune. http://www.a2gov.org/parkevents.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.a2gov.org. Buhr Park Stewardship Workday
We'll be focusing on light restoration tasks to help keep this park looking great for all who visit. Volunteers will pull invasive plants and cut invasive shrubs to help take back this greenspace and help native species thrive. This event is part of a monthly Tuesday evening series this season. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/8fdb55ca-8178-4f47-9f07-a1018cd10291, Meeting location: In the paved parking lot at the Buhr Park ice arena/pool entrance.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Make + Believe Nature Masks for kids K-5
Gallup Park Meeting Room. Kids build a mask of their own real animal or invented woodland creature, starting with a paper base and a layer of clay, then building their creature from natural materials such as bark, fallen leaves, and bare sticks. Preregistration required. Space is limited. $5. Register here:
https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NzYwMzM=.
Room/Space: Meeting Room.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit secure.rec1.com. Free Family Trivia Night
Looking for a fun night of friendly competition? Gather your family and join us for Free Family Trivia at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Questions range in difficulty for kids, teens, and adults, so everyone can participate. Teams may have up to eight people, and each participant must register in advance. Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Participation is free, but preregistration is required. Space is limited.
Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NDk0ODU=
Questions? Contact a2parksEvents@a2gov.org.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit secure.rec1.com. Free Family Trivia Night
Looking for a fun night of friendly competition? Gather your family and join us for Free Family Trivia at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Questions range in difficulty for kids, teens, and adults, so everyone can participate. Teams may have up to eight people, and each participant must register in advance. Dec. 4 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Participation is free, but preregistration is required. Space is limited.
Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NDk0ODU=
Questions? Contact a2parksEvents@a2gov.org.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit secure.rec1.com.