Back-to-School Arts & Crafts (for Kids)

✨ Calling all creative kids and families! Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of imagination, laughter, and back-to-school excitement at our Back-to-School Arts & Crafts event!

🎒 Whether your little ones are entering kindergarten or heading into middle school, this event is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and celebrate the new school year in a joyful, relaxed setting. Get ready for a fun-filled day of creativity and imagination at 12511 Woodward Avenue, Highland Park, MI, USA. Let your kids unleash their artistic talents on August 30, 2025 and September 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time).

Come and enjoy a variety of arts and crafts activities that will spark your child's creativity. It's the perfect way to kick off the new school year with a burst of color and fun!

Don't miss out on this exciting event that will bring out the artist in every child. See you there!

Info: Agenda:
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
✨ Welcome & Check-In

Greet families, hand out name tags.

Light refreshments/snacks table open.

Personal supply stations set up.

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
? Affirmation Bookmark Craft

Kids create colorful bookmarks with positive affirmations.

Add stickers, glitter, and ribbons.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
✏️ DIY Pencil Case & Folder Decorating

Provide markers, paint pens, washi tape.

Kids decorate their own pencil cases/folders brought from home (have extras on hand for those who need).

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
? Vision Mini-Boards

Kids create small vision boards about “What I’m Excited to Learn This Year.”

Encourage them to think big about their school goals, dreams, and hobbies.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
? Show & Tell + Giveaway Time

Kids present their creations.

Group photo.

Small gift bags with goodies like erasers, stickers, and a thank-you note.

Info:
Outdoor Area

Agenda:
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
? Welcome & Warm-Up Stretch

Outdoor stretch session to energize the kids.

Icebreaker name game.

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
?️ Nature Paint & Rock Art Station

Kids paint inspiring words or symbols on rocks.

Nature-themed stencils available for leaves, flowers, sun designs.

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
? Outdoor Games Rotation

Hopscotch Paint Path

Hula Hoop Contest

Giant Bubble Station

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
? Build Your Own Mini Herb Pot

Kids plant a small herb (like mint or basil) in a pot they decorate.

Quick lesson on how plants grow.

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
? Cool-Down & Snack Time

Fruit cups, water, and healthy treats.

Group photo and closing blessing.

Info: Event Agenda:
? 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Welcome & Harvest Blessing

Opening with gratitude circle

Blessing of the Harvest Table

Light refreshments (cider, herbal tea, fruit trays)

? 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Arts & Crafts Stations (Indoors & Outdoors)

Pumpkin Painting & Decorating (Outdoor)

Harvest Crown-Making (Indoor floral craft)

Leaf Print Art (Outdoor nature craft station)

? 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Bonfire Storytime & S'mores

Community bonfire

S'mores kits & fall storytelling for the kids

Acoustic music or drumming circle (optional Baba Sowande Feature)

? 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Family Harvest Games & Outdoor Play

Cornhole Toss

Sack Races

Hay Bale Obstacle Course

Giant Bubbles & Hula Hoops

? 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Harvest Market & Giveaways

Local vendors & handmade goods

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