Events
September 9, 2022
Worcester’s 11th annual Day of Play Family Festival is Saturday, September 17th from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Elm Park. (Rain date: September 18th.) Join the fun and experience more than 40 free activities and performances. “Day of Play connects children and families to the joy of playing and learning...
July 11, 2022
How can businesses reach thousands of local families all at once? How can they support the community while raising brand awareness? By becoming a 2022 Worcester Day of Play event sponsor.
June 8, 2022
Worcester Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is back with fun programming, activities, and prizes for young children.
April 6, 2022
It’s now clear to state legislators that Massachusetts’ childcare system, or lack thereof, isn’t working. Unaffordable for many families, it leaves children without high-quality learning and care, forces parents to forgo jobs and careers, and leaves businesses without staff. Early educators are severely underpaid, further destabilizing programs and undermining childhood development.
March 28, 2022
Play Through the Lens of a Child, Edward Street’s new exhibit of children’s photography, shows what happens when adults empower self-expression and personal responsibility.
December 16, 2021
When the United Way of Central Massachusetts organized its recent $1 Million Community Challenge—a Shark Tank-like search for bold community initiatives—they made early childhood a priority.
October 18, 2021
Break out the pumpkins, candy, and costumes. Halloween is here!
September 15, 2021
When you want to spark learning and growth, it helps to have a space that gets young children really fired up.
September 7, 2021
Edward Street’s Day of Play Family Festival turns ten years old this September and we’re celebrating with ten days of fun!
April 8, 2021
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, Edward Street is hosting a unique art exhibit and immersive experience - Spring Is Bursting Out All Over!