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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

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

Five Questions with the Jackson Pride Center

Welcome to our social impact series, called “Five Questions.” On the first day of every month, we will share five questions with a community organization serving children and youth in Jackson County. We hope to inspire you, enlighten you, and

Five Questions with Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County

Summer Activity Round-Up – Jackson County, Michigan

Summertime is right around the corner, and there is a multitude of kid-friendly activities in Jackson County that will keep the kiddos entertained all summer long! We put out a call for help to the Wonder and Wander followers to

Kiwanis Park – Jackson, Michigan

Nestled in a neighborhood setting on Jackson’s Northeast side, Kiwanis Park is one playground you will want to visit! Receiving upgrades in 2018, Kiwanis Park features plenty of space to swing, climb, and run. Keep reading for more details on

Introducing Mystery Adventures with Wonder and Wander – Jackson!

Just in time for spring break, we are launching our brand new mystery adventures! As a kid, my parents would take my sister and me on “mystery trips,” and we loved them! I have continued the tradition with my kiddos

Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Day Two – Park and Playground Bingo

Spring break is almost here, and according to our Instagram poll, about 75% of The Adventure Crew is planning on staying local. This week we’ll be rolling out a slew of new blog posts focused on local spring break activities

April Monthly Meet-up – Sponsored by Callaghan’s Coffee Cafe

A big part of Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s mission is to help you connect with others in the community. Our Monthly Meet-ups are a way to connect with other parents and caregivers, get some outside playtime with other kiddos,

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