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PLAY DATE

Sun, Mar 2 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About this event

Citixen Joy and 1 Hour Party, Inc. are thrilled to partner for the inaugural 1 Hour Play Date, a dynamic pop-up event designed to connect young families and spotlight vendors and performers of color. The event will be held at at Arsenal Yards' mixed-use campus: 541 Arsenal Street, located in Bond Square between Ten One Tea House and Medium Rare. Swing by on March 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; the event is divided into two sessions with timed-entry to maximize the window for busy families to get involved. Activities are geared towards children ages two through 10.

What to Expect

Healthy snacks
Face painting by Deb at Blumbee Paints
Video games
DJ Eliot Ness spins the hottest catchy earworms for kids and a live performance by singer-songwriter, Gabriella Simpkins
Games (taught by Coach Akeem Flowers) that enhance social skills, teamwork, and communication, boosting kids' confidence and interactions

Tickets start at $41.87 for a family of 2

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Session 1 (1 pm - 3 pm)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Interactive Games
Coach Akeem Flowers

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

DJ Set
DJ Eliot Ness

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Live Musical Performance
Gabriella Simpkins

Session 2 (3 pm - 5 pm)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Interactive Games
Coach Akeem Flowers

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

DJ Set
DJ Eliot Ness

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Live Musical Performance
Gabriella Simpkins

For additional details, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/play-date-childrens-fun-activities-watertown-ma-tickets-1207473338259?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

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Arsenal Yards is approximately a 10-minute drive from Harvard Square and approximately a 15-minute drive from Copley Square. Other areas will find it easily accessible from the Mass Pike or Fresh Pond Parkway, among many routes available to Watertown’s East End. Once on site, ample free parking is available. Traveling via public transportation? MBTA bus route 70 stops right on site and can be picked up at the Central Square Red Line T stop.