Play-A-Palooza
Smith will celebrate its annual Play-A-Palooza event on Saturday, March 25, from 12-4 pm. Families will experience science and art activities, bookmobile, event games, nature play, live performances, food trucks, and more. Admission to Play-A-Palooza is $10 per child or free for Smith members, and access card holders Purchase advance tickets and memberships here: Click the link to purchase!
Playground Spring and Summer Kickoff Begins, March 26
Playground season is around the corner! Beginning Sunday, March 26, the Playground and Playhouse will be open for extended visiting hours for free family visits!
Playground
Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 6pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm
Playhouse
Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month
We are excited to welcome the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute to Smith for a two-part workshop. The first will occur on Wednesday, April 12, at 11:00 am, focused on providing caregivers with tools to recognize and act on suspected developmental delays, led by Dr. Ashley de Marchena, Assoc, Professor at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute.
The second, on Saturday, April 29, will start with a sensory-friendly morning held by Smith from 9-10 am for families with children on the spectrum, followed by the workshop at 10 am that will dive deeper into Facilitating Play and Early Learning in Autism, led by Dr. Giacomo Vivanti, Assoc, Professor, and Program Area leader at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Look out for registration details!
Community Baby Shower
Did you hear? The Maternal Wellness Village and Oshun Family Center are hosting a community baby shower at Smith! Join us on Saturday, April 15, from 12- 4 pm. In addition to parent education, nutrition tips, food, games, community vendors, and free giveaways, you’ll also have a chance to share your birth story. Parents and children are welcome! Register here: Click the link
Be My Neighbor
WHYY’s Be My Neighbor is back! Join us at Smith on Saturday, April 22, for a day of exploration and adventure with Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood on PBS. It’s a day of crafts, outdoor play, and meeting people from our communities. Time and event details to come.
Party in the Playground
Party in the Playground is back for its 15th year! Celebrate with us on Saturday, May 20, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Purchase a sponsorship or tickets today.
Sponsorship benefits include promotional recognition on-site and through our social media channels, e-newsletters, and website, which reach over 25,000 followers, 15,000 subscribers, and 11,000 monthly website viewers. Party in the Playground also draws significant media coverage from print, online, and broadcast outlets.
Thank you to our 2023 Party in the Playground Sponsors!
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Kathy Ochroch and Peter Hilton-Kingdon
ANN NEWMAN GIANT WOODEN SLIDE SPONSORS
Anonymous
Calling All PIP Volunteers
Join our event team to help with check-in, activity stations, and other day-of tasks. All volunteers will receive a free ticket to celebrate with us. To sign up to volunteer, email danielles@smithplayground.org.
Stay Connected
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