Visiting the Peony Garden? Add to your Arboretum adventure with Flower Pounding Dye Transfer Nature Play at the Fairy & Troll Knoll, located just north of the Peony Garden in Nichols Arboretum. This free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-up invites young children to experiment, move, and play outdoors with oversized bubbles and simple nature-inspired activities.

Kids can chase, create, and explore while caregivers pick up easy ideas for encouraging outdoor play at home. No registration required and free to attend. First to arrive, first to play, with opportunities to join as space opens during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3–7.