Nature Play PopUp - Gravity Play | Ann Arbor with Kids

Event Summary

Date(s): Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Event Description

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups at the Gaffield Children’s Garden. This lightly guided play takes place in the nature art area of the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home.

No registration, free event. Suggested ages 3-7.

Popups will be held on Tuesdays from 10-11:30a and Wednesdays from 5:30-7p and select Sundays from 3-4:30p

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