This event is in the past.It took place on May 30, 2026 at University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum.

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Community Fun

Community Fun

Dancing with the Dragon

Name: Dancing with the Dragon
Start: 2026-05-30T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-30T11:30:00-04:00
Location: University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

At University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Old Fourth Ward

A 25-foot dragon, handcrafted from recycled t-shirts, bottle caps, and bells, winds through blooming peonies in a celebration of Chinese tradition and community artistry. Watch as this student-made beast chases the glowing pearl of wisdom through the garden, ushering in good fortune and summertime cheer.

Chinese cultural performance

Family-friendly

Outdoor event

Sustainability focus

Tips

♻️dragon made from 100 donated t-shirts

🅿️park at M34 lot or street nearby

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

Free

events.umich.edu

Directions

Dancing with the Dragon

At University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Old Fourth Ward

Community Fun

Chinese cultural performance

Family-friendly

Outdoor event

Sustainability focus

Tips

♻️dragon made from 100 donated t-shirts

🅿️park at M34 lot or street nearby

Directions

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

Free

events.umich.edu

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