The University of Michigan's Athletic Program provides exciting entertainment with almost daily men and women's varsity sporting events. There are multiple intramural teams and county recreational leagues for those who prefer to participate. In addition, for a small fee, residents may use university athletic facilities and take classes ranging from yoga to ballroom dancing. There are many excellent museums in Ann Arbor including the Museum of Art, the Kelsey Archeology Museum, the Ruthven Natural History Museum, the Clements Rare Documents Library, and the Hands-On Museum for children. The University of Michigan sponsors an assortment of programs including guest lecturers, star-gazing at the observatory and colloquia.
Shopping is available in galleries, boutiques, shopping malls and local outlet centers.
The library is located in Ann Arbor and the Museum is housed in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The downtown area is vigorous and thriving. One can choose from a large number of activities including local theatre, movies and classic films, live concerts, comedy clubs, jazz and blues clubs, dance clubs, bars and brew pubs, and a tremendous variety of restaurants. Special events occur annually including the nationally acclaimed Ann Arbor Street Art Fai r which is the largest of over 10,000 art fairs held annually in the US each year, the Ethnic Festival and the Top of the Park Summer Festival . An Antiques Market is held monthly during the summer and the Farmer's Market is open weekly year-round for bountiful fresh produce, flowers and plants.