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    Introducing: Peabody Lane – Horton, Michigan

    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

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    Slayton Arboretum

    Slayton Arboretum

    Summer has finally greeted us with its presence and the adventuring season is in full bloom. Nestled in Hillsdale (about 30 minutes south of Jackson), right near Hillsdale College’s campus is the Slayton Arboretum. 48 acres of pure beauty. No

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    Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum

    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

    wonderandwanderjackson May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Jackson County, Michigan, Kid-Friendly Businesses, Places to Explore, Wonder and Wander - Jackson No Comments Read more

    Ahrens Park – From the W&W Archives

    Ahrens Park – From the W&W Archives

    We discovered Ahrens Park thanks to a tip from a Wonder and Wander follower. Nestled in Brooklyn near the Sharonville State Wildlife Management Area, we found what might be the most toddler-friendly park in Jackson County. Keep reading to learn more about

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    Kid-friendly Day Trip to Kalamazoo

    Kid-friendly Day Trip to Kalamazoo

    Kalamazoo is an excellent town to explore during a day trip. It is about an hour away from Jackson and contains several great activities for families that kids of all ages will enjoy. Here is a list of potential places

    wonderandwanderjackson March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Activities for Kids, Day Trip Ideas, Kid-Friendly Businesses, Places to Explore, Wonder and Wander - Jackson No Comments Read more

    Kid-friendly Day Trip to Toledo

    Kid-friendly Day Trip to Toledo

    Spring has officially arrived on the calendar, and spring break has also arrived for school-aged kiddos. If you are looking for some local day trips, why not consider a trip to Toledo? Just over an hour away, Toledo is filled

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    Dino Meet-up – Sponsored by D2 Savings

    <strong>Dino Meet-up – Sponsored by D2 Savings</strong>

    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

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    Dinosaur Safari – Ella Sharp Museum

    Dinosaur Safari – Ella Sharp Museum

    Written by Wonder and Wander – Contributor: Alyssa Grant I first heard that dinosaurs were on their way to the Ella Sharp Museum back in July at the Learning Fair. It might be an understatement to say that my four-year-old

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    Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum

    Matthaei Botanical Gardens

    We are in the humdrum days of the long, gray winter when kiddos are feeling cooped up and parents are searching for indoor places to visit. Enter: Matthaei Botanical Gardens – the perfect inside destination to visit this winter! Located

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    The Public Library: So Much More Than Books

    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

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    • Introducing: Peabody Lane – Horton, Michigan
    • Kid-friendly Fun at Jackson Festival for the Arts
    • Hot Air Jubilee Tips
    • Slayton Arboretum
    • Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum
    • Ahrens Park – From the W&W Archives
    • Fairy Festival at Jackson School of the Arts
    • Kid-friendly Day Trip to Kalamazoo
    • Kid-friendly Day Trip to Toledo
    • Tips for Traveling with Kids
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