Active Physical Play

Active Physical Play

What do children learn through Active Physical Play?

Active physical play allows children to use their energy, gives children the chance to develop gross and fine motor skills, to learn new things, and to socialize.

Physical play also benefits a child’s health and helps prevent childhood obesity.

Physical play helps a child to develop connections between the nerve cells and the brain. The ideal physical play incorporates play with social interactions and problem solving.


11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Animals in Motion

Jump, crawl, and stomp like your favorite animals in this fun-filled movement adventure! Animal Walks help children build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence through playful, active games.

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Baby Strollers: Push & Play

Bring a doll or stuffed animal along for the ride! Children will love pushing their tiny passenger through a fun-filled adventure of imaginative play, exploration, and smiles.

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Explore Dance with the Jo Ann Warren Studio

Get creative and dance to the music! Join the Jo Ann Warren dancers and share some moves plus enjoy an exciting dance demonstration on the Main Stage full of joy, creativity, and community spirit.

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Imagination Playground

Using Imagination Playground blocks, kids build a new world every day. They make objects like animals, rocket ships, and robots. They make imaginary places like houses, factories, and cities. They make new dramatic scenarios, settings, and games to play. Most important, they make the rules. Because Imagination Playground is child-directed and open-ended, it encourages self-expression through deep, joyful play. Equipment provided by the Worcester Family Partnership!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Obstacle Course

Crawl, climb, hop and jump your way through our amazing obstacle course!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Parachute Fun!

For the little ones, come join in some parachute games. Can you shake the parachute to make the ball roll all around? Can you help it pop up in the air?

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Potato Sack Races

Hop into the fun! Kids can climb into a potato sack and bounce their way through a playful activity that encourages movement, laughter, and friendly fun!

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm

Meet Jake the Lion from the Worcester Bravehearts!

Come by the Active Play Area to shake Jake's paw and snap a photo.

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm

Meet Smiley from the WooSox

Keep your eyes open to spy Smiley. Stop by the Active Play Area to greet Smiley and snap a photo before Smiley heads out to the baseball game!

01:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Soccer is for Everyone!

Do you play soccer? Do you want to learn? Join the fun. Learn how to dribble, control, and kick the ball. Maybe you can score a goal! Brought to you by Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS).