Jackson County, Michigan

Attend the Emerging Technology in Art Festival With Kids

Have you heard about the Emerging Technology in Art (ETA) Festival that is coming to Jackson for a one-day preview on October 14? The Emerging Technology in Art festival is the latest endeavor from the Jackson Young Professionals, who also

Introducing: Peabody Lane – Horton, Michigan

Note from the editor about Peabody Lane: When I heard about Peabody Lane’s You Pick Day coming up on 9/23/23 from 10 am – 6 pm, I just knew we had to do a feature post! What’s not to love about

Kid-friendly Fun at Jackson Festival for the Arts

There’s a new festival in town, and the Jackson Festival for the Arts is here to celebrate all of the different types of art throughout our community! Taking place from September 7-11, there is plenty of fun for all ages.

Hot Air Jubilee Tips

The Hot Air Jubilee will be back in town from July 21-23, 2023, and we dug through the Wonder and Wander – Jackson archives to compile our best tips and tricks for attending with children. The Hot Air Jubilee is

Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum

Nestled in the small town of Hanover, Michigan is one special hidden gem – The Conklin Reed Organ and History Museum. Big and I made our first visit to this museum on Free Museum Day, and we left feeling so

Fairy Festival at Jackson School of the Arts

Once a year, a small corner of Jackson is transformed into an enchanted kingdom. Thousands of fairies, pirates, elves, and princesses from Michigan, Ohio, and beyond show up for the Fairy Festival hosted by Jackson School of the Arts. We

Dino Meet-up – Sponsored by D2 Savings

Editor’s Note: Our meet-up has sold out! Click here to join our waiting list! A big part of Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s mission is to help you connect with others in the community. Our Meet-ups are a way to

The Public Library: So Much More Than Books

Written by Wonder and Wander – Jackson Contributor: Angela Hadley Recently, while aimlessly scrolling through Facebook, I came across a post that read: “A library is more than a place to check out book – it’s one of the few

Free Coloring Page from Simpkins Studios

The December days are flying by, and soon the kiddos will be home for winter break! If your kids are anything like mine, they need something to keep them occupied as they adjust to a new schedule, and we have

Lengthening Your Table During the Season of Giving

By: Angela Hadley The holidays are upon us. Just like every year, I find myself caught off guard by how quickly the seasons change. We go from our little ones running around in shorts and a tee shirt to bundled

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