Creative Arts Play

What do children learn from creative arts play?

Children of all ages delight in expressing their ideas through sounds, textures, colors, and shapes. Creativity in children can be developed by engaging them in activities that enable them to share their ideas, thoughts and feelings.

The creative arts– painting, sculpture and drawing–are a crucial part of childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children’s skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, and more.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Dress up and take the stage! Come explore the dramatic play area. Find a costume or a prop and bring your imagination to life!

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Creative Crowns

Worcester Tech Early Childhood students will host a creative art activity using crayons, bingo daubers, stickers and paper strips to personalize unique head crowns for children to wear!

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Crocodile River Music

Catch the Crocodile River Music performance on the main stage and the visit their table where they will showcase their West African drums and artworks, plus will have coloring sheets with mask designs for kids to enjoy.

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Drum Circles

Tony Wilson, a Head Start Music teacher organizes engaging hands-on drum circles suitable for all age groups. Come check out the percussion tutorials and drum circles Tony has to offer.

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Leaves of Worcester

Add your thumbprint "leaves" to a community tree with the Together for Kids Coalition!

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Leaves of Worcester

Add your thumbprint "leaves" to a community tree with the Together for Kids Coalition!

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Pakachoag Music Safari: Explore and Play Instruments

Has your child ever wanted to play an instrument? Come visit Pakachoag's "Music Safari" booth to discover and play different instruments - karaoke included!

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Self Portrait Puppets

Children at this age are developing self-image. This activity will promote a positive self-image as children create a puppet that will look like them. They can then use their homemade puppet to play in the puppet theater!

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Shield Making, Storytime & Armor Exploration with the Worcester Art Museum

Join the Worcester Art Museum to create and color your own round shield to take home, celebrating the upcoming opening of their Arms and Armor Galleries! Explore real armor from their learning collection and enjoy the story Knight Owl by Christopher Denise.

11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Try the Button Making Machine!

Unleash your creativity and craft your very own custom button or pin with our friends from Technocopia! Get hands-on with their awesome button press machine and watch your unique design transform into a finished, wearable work of art—right before your eyes. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this is a fun, interactive experience you won't want to miss!