Health & Wellness Play

Health & Wellness Play

What do children need to know about Health and Wellness?

Healthy development encompasses the whole child - body, mind, and emotions. Supporting children’s emotional well-being alongside their physical health helps them develop resilience, self-awareness, and a positive sense of themselves. Through caring relationships, healthy routines, movement, rest, and opportunities to express their feelings, children begin to understand and care for their own wellbeing. These early experiences build a strong foundation for lifelong health, confidence, and happiness.


11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Brush a Hippo's Teeth!

Practice brushing a hippo’s tooth while learning about the importance of good oral health with our friends from Smileland Pediatric Dentistry and Braces. All children will receive a new toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.

11:00 am - 02:30 pm

Counting Ways to Healthy Smiles

Students of Quinsigamond Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program will conduct hands-on learning activities connecting healthy dental habits with counting!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Granny Pants Games!

Join the YWCA for the hilarious Granny Pants Game, where players slip into oversized, colorful “granny pants” and race to catch bouncing balls. It’s silly, energetic fun for all ages — come give it a try! Plus win prizes - jump ropes and stickers!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Healthy Choices

The Worcester Division of Public Health is working to build a healthier Worcester. Visit our booth to learn about nutrition, mental health, child passenger safety, and healthy habits that support lifelong physical and mental well-being.

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Healthy Eating with Wegmans

Join Wegmans to learn about healthy eating, play yard games, and try some healthy snacks!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

J-Play

Join our friends from the JCC to learn about wellness with fun activities for the mind and body. We will have a variety of lawn games, arts and crafts and creative activities for kids to boost fine motor skills and concentration!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

Mirror Illusion

Come watch magic happen before your very eyes, with the help of students from UMass Medical School. Children will get to participate in a fun magic trick and learn a little science along the way!

11:00 am - 03:30 pm

The Bubble Lab

Want a sensory reset? Visit our bubble station. Perfect for toddlers and up, it’s a fun way to practice deep breathing, reduce anxiety, and build oral and fine motor skills through play. Learn about the “soap sandwich” science that makes bubbles happen, and why they POP!