Hi neighbors!

Spring is in full swing—and the Easter Bunny is BUSY this weekend. Whether you're chasing eggs with toddlers, celebrating the existence of HOMES, or getting into garden mode, there’s something festive going on near you:

🗓️ What’s Happening?

👶 Toddler Easter Egg Hunt @ Launch Ann Arbor
Thursday, April 18 | 10AM–12PM | Ann Arbor
For the under-5 crowd: decorate a bag, meet the Easter Bunny, and grab some of the 800+ eggs on the trampoline court! (This one goes fast.) Includes jump time through noon.

🌱 Greenhouse Grand Opening @ Jacob’s Fresh Farm
Friday, April 19 | Opens at 9AM | Dexter
Opening day at Jacob’s Fresh Farm with fresh flowers, veggie starts, succulents, compost, local planter boxes, and all the spring garden vibes.

🐣 Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt @ Chelsea Retirement Center
Friday, April 19 | 9:30AM Bunny Pics, 10AM Hunt | Chelsea
Over 3,000 eggs (yep, you read that right!) with soft candy and prize eggs. Arrive early to snap photos with the Bunny!

🐰 Turner’s Garden Center Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 19 | 10AM | Ann Arbor
Their first-ever hunt has something for everyone—including golden egg prizes for adults! Come welcome spring with the whole crew.

🐣 EGGcellent Morning @ Leslie Science & Nature Center
Friday, April 19 | 10AM–12PM | Ann Arbor
Critters, crafts, and a self-guided egg-themed scavenger hunt. Geared toward kids 12 and under. $5 per person (under 1 free).

🎭 Ypsi Processional & Community Party
Friday, April 19 | 4PM Procession, 5PM Celebration | Ypsilanti
UMS + FestiFools + Detroit Party Marching Band = pure Ypsi. Grab a puppet, march through downtown, then head to the Freighthouse for live music & local food vendors.

🌼 Dexter Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 19 | Check-in 9AM, Hunt at 10AM | Dexter
The beloved community egg hunt is back at Community Park! Face painting, prizes, and Bunny visits. $3/child or $7/family.

🍺 HOMES Brewery 8-Year Anniversary Bash
Saturday, April 19 | 12PM–10PM | Ann Arbor
Anniversary beers, bulgogi pizza, affogatos, live music by Pajamas (6–10pm), and vintage tappings. It's a party.

🐇 Stone Chalet Easter Egg Hunt + Bunny Fun
Saturday, April 20 | 10AM–4PM (Timed Entries) | Ann Arbor
Egg hunts indoors by age group + an outdoor scavenger hunt, crafts, live bunnies, and treats from local shops like The Rocket and Unicorn Feed. Three ticket windows: 10AM–12PM, 12–2PM, or 2–4PM.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt @ The Dixboro Project
Sunday, April 20 | 10:30AM arrival, Hunt begins 11AM | Ann Arbor
Free, festive, and happening on the green! Hunts split by age and brunch reservations recommended if you’re sticking around after.

🏠 Thinking about making a move in the Ann Arbor area?  

The spring market is heating up! Whether you want to buy or sell (or you’re just beginning to consider it), I’d love to help.

Another New A2 Listing From Our Office:

🎵  Live Music Lineup

(Live music events in Ann Arbor/Ypsi unless otherwise noted & those marked with ($) charge a cover or require a ticket to the best of my knowledge)

Thursday, April 17th:
Laura McAndrew @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
James Muto @ Erratic Ale (Dexter from 6:30-8:30 (no cover)
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover)
The Glen Leven Band @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Raul Midon @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 9-10pm ($)
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers @ The Ark at 8pm (sold out)
RanDom X @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Curtis Eller, Brawny Lad, Tyler Austin Baker @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)
Penelope Road w/ The Back Alley @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($25)
The Pherotones @ Last Word from 9pm-midnight (no cover)
The Gwenyth Hayes Trio @ The Ravens Club from 9pm-12am (no cover)

Friday, April 18th:
Little Spoon River @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Pontiac Trail Blazers w/ Jason Dennie @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($) 
Songwriters in the Round w/Bluesdad, Kandy Frederick, and Doug Larsen @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Marcus & Tiffany at Robin Hills Farm (Chelsea) from 7-9pm (no cover)
Houston Patton Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 9:30-10:30pm ($)
Fox and Bones & The Whiskey Charmers @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($20)
Kylee Phillips & Kyle Joe @ The Ark at 8pm ($20)
Salmagundi @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Nobody’s Business @ Mash (Ann Arbor) Doors at 8pm (no cover)
Pretty Sure, Dog Sneeze, Petalwave, Swanton @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($5)
Anna Lee’s Co. @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)

Saturday, April 19th:
Irish-ish @ Ypsi Alehouse at 1pm (no cover)
Steff Kayser @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Jake Maltby @ Erratic Ale (Dexter) from 6:30-8:30 (no cover)
Ryan Racine & The Little Victories @ North Star Lounge from 6:30pm-7:45pm ($)
Sean Dobbins Quintet: Masters & Mentors @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-7:30pm and 9-10pm ($)
Rachel Arnsdorf @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Scott Beal @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover) 
Murray & Magill @ Stony Lake Brewing Co. (Saline) at 8pm (no cover)
Glass Chimera, Velvet Snakes, Solar Monolith @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10) 
Moth Duster @ Mash (Ann Arbor) Doors at 8pm (no cover)
Capo the Second @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
BIG L & Code Blü @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($10)
Rock Jones @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Dani Darling @ North Star Lounge from 9-10pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Karim Gideon Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 10:30-11:45pm ($)

Sunday, April 20th:
Liam Charronhab @ Venue 4M from 10am-2:30pm (included with brunch) 
Athena Johnson Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30pm($)
3rd Annual 734-Twenty Hosted by Dre Dav (4/20 Hip-Hop showcase) @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)

Monday, April 21st:
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Paul Keller Orchestra @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($)
Lake, JIB Kidder, Shells, DJ Golden Feelings, CHris Sandon @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($15)

Tuesday, April 22nd:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Hayley Reardon @ The Ark & Virtual at 8pm (free)
Plut w/ J-Walkers, Umph @ Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($10)

Wednesday, April 23rd: 
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Signal Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($) 
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Olive Klug w/ Wasp Eater @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($17)
Pure Winds Quintet @ The Grateful Crow (Chelsea) from 7-9pm (no cover)
Mary & the Huz Band @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Yunchan Lim (piano) @ Hill Auditorium from 7:30-9pm ($)
Gear Lords (Live Production Electronic Music) @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Cheryl Wheeler w/ Kenny White @ The Ark at 8pm ($)

And if you haven’t already… make sure you follow me on Instagram to get more updates & ideas of things to do and see in the area! 

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