Illustration by Ian Loomis
By DOINA PLOP
Staff Writer
Even in the time of quarantines and social distancing, it is still possible to have fun! Check out these virtual and in-person events over the next two weeks:
At WCC
Welcome Back Day Fall 2021
Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
From the website: “Join us for food, fun, and freebies at this festive event, designed to welcome you (back) to campus! COVID-19 vaccines will be available at this event.”
WCC Women’s Soccer vs UM Flint
Sept. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
From the website: “From the website: WCC Women’s Game Soccer VS UM Flint.”
In the community
Michigan Renaissance Festival
Aug. 21 to Oct. 3, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
From the website: “Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Inside the turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages.”
Monarch Migration Festival
Sept. 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
From the website: “Come join the Leslie Science & Nature Center as we celebrate the incredible journey of the Monarch butterfly in person.”
L.O.V.E. is the Answer Day
Sept. 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
From the website: “Join in at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti for a celebration of L.O.V.E. is the Answer Day, a global day of spreading L.O.V.E. (Learning about others, Opening our hearts to them, Volunteering to be a part of the solution, and Empowering others to do the same).”
Movie Night in the Park: Hocus Pocus!
Sept. 17, from 7 p.m.
From the website: “Join in for this free outdoor movie night at Frog Island park in Ypsilanti. Featuring: Hocus Pocus! There will be popcorn, soda, candy, ice cream swag, and more provided!”
Russian Festival
Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sept. 19 from 1 to 7 p.m.
From the website: “Head to the 8th Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival. The event will feature family ethnic entertainment with singing, dancing and other performances, cultural activities, a children’s corner, shopping fun, Slavic cuisine, a tea room with authentic sweets and much more.”
The Dinner Detective
Sept. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
From the website: “America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner.”
Apples & Honey and lots, lots, more!
Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
From the website: “Join us for our community fall festival celebrating all the High Holidays! Pumpkin ring toss, a caramel apple lollipop pull, pumpkin bowling, and more! No matter what you try, there will be prizes for all participants.”
