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
781-646-9400
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5 - 7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
Learn to Play Mahjong
Sunday, May 3rd
2 - 3pm
Introduce your little one to the international sensation of Mahjong! (And learn along with them while you're at it!) No prior experience is needed—just bring curiosity and a love for fun. This interactive session is led by Kristin Erwin and Marian Brisch, co-founders of Mini Mahjer, who saw the need for a kid-friendly version of the Mahjong and set out to create their own.
This event is designed for kids ages 6 and up, and each ticket is good for a one adult and one child pair. Limited spots are available— so purchase your tickets here today!
Jeff Jam Sing-along
Wednesdays 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 at Hood Park! We can't wait to play with you!
Pokémon Night
First Friday of every month
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Brookline Events
19 Harvard Street
617-264-2422
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5 - 7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
Learn to Play Mahjong
Saturday, May 2nd
5 - 6pm
Introduce your little one to the international sensation of Mahjong! (And learn along with them while you're at it!) No prior experience is needed—just bring curiosity and a love for fun. This interactive session is led by Kristin Erwin and Marian Brisch, co-founders of Mini Mahjer, who saw the need for a kid-friendly version of the Mahjong and set out to create their own.
This event is designed for kids ages 6 and up, and each ticket is good for a one adult and one child pair. Limited spots are available— so purchase your tickets here today!
Yoga, Craft, and Storytime
Friday, May 8th
10 - 10:45am
Join us for a stretchy story time and yoga session hosted by 2 Mindful Girls Kids Yoga! The session will include a story yoga class and a themed craft. Register online at 2mindfulgirls.com under "register and shop." This event is best for ages 2-10.
Cambridge Events
1957 Massachusetts Ave
617-547-8424
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5 - 7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
Learn to Play Mahjong
Sunday, May 3rd
11am - 12pm
Introduce your little one to the international sensation of Mahjong! (And learn along with them while you're at it!) No prior experience is needed—just bring curiosity and a love for fun. This interactive session is led by Kristin Erwin and Marian Brisch, co-founders of Mini Mahjer, who saw the need for a kid-friendly version of the Mahjong and set out to create their own.
This event is designed for kids ages 6 and up, and each ticket is good for a one adult and one child pair. Limited spots are available— so purchase your tickets here today!
Jeff Jam Sing-along
Fridays at 5pm
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!
Charlestown Events
500 Rutherford Avenue
617-286-7792
Yoga, Craft, and Storytime
Sunday, April 12th
9 - 9:45am
Join us for a stretchy story time and yoga session hosted by 2 Mindful Girls Kids Yoga! The session will include a story yoga class and a themed craft. Register online at 2mindfulgirls.com under "register and shop." This event is best for ages 2-10.
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5 - 7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
Earth Day Craft & Guessing Game
Wednesday, April 22nd
11am-5pm
Come celebrate our wonderful Earth with us! We'll have a craft station out to make a lovely pinwheel craft, and we'll have a jar of Jellybeans for folks to submit their guess counts for a prize!
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!
Monthly Game Night
First Sunday of every month
5-7pm
Feeling playful? Competitive? Socially starved? Come play games with us at Hood Park! Every first Sunday of the month we'll be breaking out a few new games to play in a group setting. Come as competitive or as chill as you want! A great way to try new games, meet fellow board game enthusiasts, or bring a friend for a great activity before a dinner date.
Dedham Events
610 Legacy Place
781-326-7222
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5 - 7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
Pokémon Night
Last Wednesday of every month
4pm - 6pm
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
978-356-3636
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th
All Day
Come hunt for eggs to earn an Easterly prize! Big kids can find 5 eggs and little ones can find 3 eggs within the shop and turn them in at the front counter for a small treat.
Game Day
Saturdays, April 11th & 18th
2-4pm
Join us for a friendly game night or game day at Henry Bear's Park in Ipswich! Feel free to bring your own games and a friend or two! We will also have our own games if you would like to play with an employee! Causal, come and go as you please. No sign-ups. Free event.
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5-7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
LEGO Competition
Saturday, April 25th
Sunday, April 26th
2-4pm
The competition starts promptly at 2PM, and you will have two hours to assemble the coolest thing you can imagine out of a random assortment of Lego bricks, all provided. Your build will be on display in the store the following week so the community can vote on their favorite. Fun Lego prizes awarded to the three builds with the most votes! May the best builder win!
This is a free event, but sign-ups are required. Sign-ups will open on Wednesday April 8, and close on Friday April 24. Spaces are limited!
Newburyport Events
50 Water Street
978-572-5295
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th
All Day
Come hunt for eggs to earn an Easterly prize! Big kids can find 5 eggs and little ones can find 3 eggs within the shop and turn them in at the front counter for a small treat.
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5-7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
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
617-916-0533
Learn to Play Mahjong
Saturday, May 2nd
2 - 3pm
Introduce your little one to the international sensation of Mahjong! (And learn along with them while you're at it!) No prior experience is needed—just bring curiosity and a love for fun. This interactive session is led by Kristin Erwin and Marian Brisch, co-founders of Mini Mahjer, who saw the need for a kid-friendly version of the Mahjong and set out to create their own.
This event is designed for kids ages 6 and up, and each ticket is good for a one adult and one child pair. Limited spots are available— so purchase your tickets here today!
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5 - 7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
Providence Events
736 Hope Street
401-351-5718
Puzzle Competition
Sunday, April 19th
5-7pm
Think you're a quick puzzler? Grab a friend and test your combined puzzling skills at our latest puzzle competition! Teams of two will have 120 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call or come in to sign up today!
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
781-943-3497
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th
All Day
Come hunt for eggs to earn an Easterly prize! Big kids can find 5 eggs and little ones can find 3 eggs within the shop and turn them in at the front counter for a small treat.
Jeff Jam Sing-along
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!