This event is in the past.It took place on June 7, 2026 at University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum.
Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensLet kids loose in nature with oversized bubbles, flower pounding, and open-ended play with natural loose parts. These free, drop-in sessions at Nichols Arboretum give little ones space to experiment outdoors while caregivers pick up ideas for backyard adventures.
Free family activity
Hands-on nature play
Drop-in sessions
Ages 3–7
Tips
🫧oversized bubbles are a hit
🌸try the flower pounding dye transfer craft
🏡caregivers get take-home play ideas
Free
Nature Play Pop-Up
Old Fourth Ward
Parks & GardensParks & GardensLet kids loose in nature with oversized bubbles, flower pounding, and open-ended play with natural loose parts. These free, drop-in sessions at Nichols Arboretum give little ones space to experiment outdoors while caregivers pick up ideas for backyard adventures.
Free family activity
Hands-on nature play
Drop-in sessions
Ages 3–7
Tips
🫧oversized bubbles are a hit
🌸try the flower pounding dye transfer craft
🏡caregivers get take-home play ideas
Free
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