Activities for Kids

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

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

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

Tips for Traveling with Kids

Guest Post by: Sara Farnsworth I have been a mama for almost 13 years. In that time I have traveled with kids to 3 countries, and 41 states, spending upwards of 8 weeks in many of those locations. We typically

Toasted Mud – Hillsdale, Michigan

Written by Wonder and Wander Contributor: Alyssa Grant I know that my family is not alone in feeling completely over these cold Winter days. Unfortunately I cannot melt ice, create sunshine, or speed up seasons – but I can introduce

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

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

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

Academy of the Arts – Small Business Gift Guide

Welcome to Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guides! We worked with small business from Jackson County to bring you the absolute best gift ideas for the people in your life. Today, we are sharing a business feature

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