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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