Events at Henry Bear's Park
There's always something fun going on at Henry Bear's Park, but sometimes we formalize it a bit more with specific in-store events. From music time, to puzzle competitions, we've got playful events for kids and the young at heart alike! Take a look below to see what each location has cooking in the coming weeks. We hope you'll come play with us!
Arlington Events
685 Massachusetts Ave
Doggy Plush
Look-Alike Contest
May 7th - 28th
Think you have a pooch cute enough to be a stuffed animal? Bring your dog into the store before May 19th, and we'll take a picture of them side by side with their plush doppelganger. Then from the 20th through the 28th, we'll post all the pictures for folks to vote on their favorite plush & pup pairing! The duo with the most votes at the end will receive a $25 gift card to Henry Bear's Park!
Brookline Events
19 Harvard Street
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Cambridge Events
17 White Street
Grand Opening Party
Saturday, June 14th, 10:30am - 2pm
Come celebrate our new home at 1957 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge! We're still working on the final details, so stay tuned! There will be face painting, sing-alongs, gifts, giveaways, games, and more!
Charlestown Events
500 Rutherford Avenue
Jeff Jam
Sing-along
Thursdays at 11AM
Come sing and dance along with local music time hero, Jeff Jam! Named "Best Birthday Party Entertainer" by MommyPoppins.com, Jeff's high energy sessions are sure to delight little ones and even entertain older folks. Join us for a movin' and groovin' fun time at Hood Park! We can't wait to play with you!
Groovy Baby Music
Pop Up Class
Sundays, May 18th to June 15th
9AM-9:45AM
GroovyBabyMusic has been the heartbeat of early childhood music and movement in Greater Boston for over 20 years! With their award-winning, research-based programs, your child is set to learn and thrive in the most joyful way possible.
Free Stroller
Pilates Class
Friday, May 16th, 10:45am - 11:30am
Stroll on over to Hood Park Charlestown for a free JPPilates Stroller Bootcamp event! Join Jenn for her signature JPP Stroller Bootcamp in front of Henry Bear's Park. Class will be high energy, fun and full of postpartum friendly exercises for all levels. We'll stretch, move and sculpt using our strollers with our little ones by our side. All ages of babies and toddlers are welcome to attend. All you need to bring is your stroller and mat. We'll be meeting on the lawn in front of Henry Bear's Park store.
LEGO Builder Competition
Saturday, May 24th, 12:30am - 2:30pm
Come build the coolest or wackiest thing you can imagine using a large bag of Lego bricks! Your creation will be on display in the store for a week so that the community can vote on their favorite build. A brand new Lego set will be awarded to the winning builder. This event is 7+ and in-store or by-phone sign-ups are required in advance!
Make Your Own
Bracelet Activity
Saturday, June 7th, All day
Come make a free friendship bracelet at Henry Bear's Park! We'll provide the beads, twine, and other bits and bobs, you bring the creative energy and the spirit of friendship! When you're done, give it to a friend, or keep it for yourself! (Because hey, we could all learn to be better friends to ourselves sometimes!)
Free Kids Yoga Class
Saturday, June 14th,
More details coming soon!
Henry Bear's Cafe
Saturday, July 19th, 10:30am - 2pm
More details coming soon!
Dedham Events
610 Legacy Place
Dope Slime Cart
Saturday, June 7th, All day
Come make your own personalized cup of ice cream slime! We’ve teamed up with the folks at Dope Slimes to host this amazing Slime Sundae Station for a limited time only! Come choose an ice cream slime flavor, two toppings, and a charm using our easy-to-fill-out menu. We'll fill your cup to order, and you can detail the container for a fully customized ice-cream-slime experience! (Cups are $19.99 each.) No sign up necessary; just come on by!
Pokémon Night
Last Wednesday of every month, 4pm - 6pm
Next Up: Wednesday, May 28th
Grab your Pokémon cards and come to meet and trade with other collectors! Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. This is limited to ages 6-12.
Ipswich Events
3 Market Street
Puzzle With Us!
Saturday & Sunday
May 31st through June 1st, ALL DAY
Come build a puzzle with us! This is a casual, come-and-go event. We'll be putting together a 300, 500, or maybe even a 1,000 piece puzzle to display on our Puzzle Wall. Feel free to sit down and put a few pieces together. All ages welcome!
Art Table
Sunday, June 8th from 2pm-4pm
What masterpiece will you create at our art table with lots of paper, crayons, markers, pom poms, etc. for open-ended craft time? Maybe a flying frog? Maybe a garbage truck with soulful googly eyes? It's up to you!
Father's Day Card Station
Saturday & Sunday
June 14th -15th 2pm-4pm
Come make a card for your Pop/Dad/Papa/Father/Big Man/Grandpa or any other fatherly figure who deserves a shout out! We'll have everything you need for extra jazz and pizazz to really make something special.
Ocean Animal Scavenger Hunt
Saturday & Sunday
June 21st-22nd, ALL DAY
Oh no! The traveling aquarium exhibit has capsized outside our shop, and the critters have scuttled their way onto our shelves! 5 unique sea creatures are hidden throughout the store. Find all five and turn them in at the counter for sticker prizes!
LEGO Building Competition
Saturday, June 28th through Sunday, June 29th
2pm - 4pm
Come build the coolest or wackiest thing you can imagine using a large bag of Lego bricks! Your creation will be on display in the store for a week so that the community can vote on their favorite build! A brand new Lego set will be awarded to the winning builder! Blind bag Lego race car prizes awarded to 2nd and 3rd place! This event is 7+ and in-store or by-phone sign-ups are required in advance!
Newburyport Events
50 Water Street
Tabletop Grand Prix
Sunday, May 18th from 12pm - 4pm
Come race slot cars with us! We'll have the track all set up for you to test your speed racing skills. Challenge a friend (or a friendly neighborhood toy store worker) or just race for your own personal best time! (For ages 8+)
Gravitrax Building
Sunday, May 25th from 12pm - 4pm
One of our favorites! We'll all work together to create the greatest darn marble run this town has ever seen. No marble is safe from our twist and turns and jumps and drops! (For ages 5+)
Play Testing Days
Sundays from 12pm-5pm
Have you ever wanted to playtest new toys and games? Visit us for an ever-changing assortment of arts, crafts and games to demo, and let us know how you like them! Professional fun-havers only. (And by that we mean you!!)
Newton Events
28 Austin Street
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Providence Events
736 Hope Street
Music Time with Rebekah Zabinski
Thursdays, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Come get musical with us as Rebekah Zabinski hosts a melodious hour of music-making using a variety of instruments and hands on activities. Rebekah's extensive background in music will inspire young musicians to get creative and sing and groove along to the beat! Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
Wellesley Events
572 Washington Street
Jeff Jam
Sing-along
Starting February 3rd
Mondays at 11:15AM
Come sing and dance along with local music time hero, Jeff Jam! Named "Best Birthday Party Entertainer" by MommyPoppins.com, Jeff's high energy sessions are sure to delight little ones and even entertain older folks. Join us for a movin' and groovin' fun time in Wellesley! We can't wait to play with you!