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    Wonder and Wander – Jackson

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    Attend the Emerging Technology in Art Festival With Kids

    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

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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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    Kid-friendly Fun at Jackson Festival for the Arts

    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.

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    Hot Air Jubilee Tips

    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

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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

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    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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    Fairy Festival at Jackson School of the Arts

    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

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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

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    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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    • Attend the Emerging Technology in Art Festival With Kids
    • 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
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