# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A free family celebration on the Walkway Over the Hudson — activities, music, and connection in support of every child's strong start.About this EventBRIDGING THE GAPTogether for Early ChildhoodQuality, accessible, and affordable child care is community infrastructure — it's what allows parents to work, local economies to thrive and children to grow up with a strong foundation. Join DAY ONE Early Learning Community for a free family celebration on the Walkway Over the Hudson, bringing together families, educators, advocates, and community partners for a day of activities, music, learning, and connection in support of the strong start every child — and every community — deserves.Bring the whole family for hands-on activities, live music, and the chance to connect with families, educators, advocates and neighbors across the Hudson Valley building a stronger foundation for our youngest learners together.What's in store:? Live music from Pulso de Barro and the Hudson Valley Blue Grass Association? The Bubble Bus? DJ and K104 event tent? Face painting and a balloon twister✂️ Arts, crafts, and interactive family activities? Poughkeepsie Public Library Bookmobile?️ Local businesses and food vendorsDAY ONE Early Learning Community is proud to recognize Community Playthings as a Foundation Builder Sponsor of BRIDGING THE GAP: Together for Early Childhood.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/bridging-the-gap-together-for-early-childhood/100001997584367617
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: All Ages
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Walkway Over the Hudson
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Poughkeepsie
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Walkway Over the Hudson
- **lat**: 41.7105282
- **long**: -73.9314276
- **full address**: Walkway Over the Hudson, Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood being held?
  - **A:** BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Walkway Over the Hudson, Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood?
  - **A:** BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood is organized by DAY ONE Early Learning Community.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Poughkeepsie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BRIDGING THE GAP:  Together for Early Childhood sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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