Setting up a petite, garden-size game of kubb at the King’s Garden in Copenhagen. Maria Adelmann/NYT Wirecutter It was a surprising turn of events because I’ve never been much of a yard-game gal.

The party started at 7 p.m. and went until 10 p.m., according to event organizers. The event was free and open to all. A full lineup of events included the following. The exhibit features over ...