WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD EVENT SCHEDULE
Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 12th, 2025
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Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is a highly anticipated and beloved tradition for Hudson Preschool Parents. This week-long celebration is about having fun with your child while exploring all that Hudson and our surrounding communities have to offer families with young children!
Registration will open to our members on Saturday, March 15th at 9:00 am. Please join our private Facebook group for the latest and most updated notifications regarding WOYC, including registration updates and last minute openings for events. All registrations will take place online (for both field trips that are free and those that have a fee). Due to the volume of registrations for WOYC field trips, refunds are not available. If you have any questions about WOYC, please e-mail [email protected].
Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is a highly anticipated and beloved tradition for Hudson Preschool Parents. This week-long celebration is about having fun with your child while exploring all that Hudson and our surrounding communities have to offer families with young children!
Registration will open to our members on Saturday, March 15th at 9:00 am. Please join our private Facebook group for the latest and most updated notifications regarding WOYC, including registration updates and last minute openings for events. All registrations will take place online (for both field trips that are free and those that have a fee). Due to the volume of registrations for WOYC field trips, refunds are not available. If you have any questions about WOYC, please e-mail [email protected].
Monday, April 7th
9:15-10:00 am
Hudson Fire Department Tour
Free
All ages
Come and enjoy a morning with the Hudson Fire Department. Firefighter Kevin will give a tour, explain what it means to be a firefighter and of course, spray the fire hose outside (weather permitting).
Hudson Fire Department Tour
Free
All ages
Come and enjoy a morning with the Hudson Fire Department. Firefighter Kevin will give a tour, explain what it means to be a firefighter and of course, spray the fire hose outside (weather permitting).
12:00-1:00 pm
Coldstone Creamery Tour
$6
Ages 2-6
Join us for a tour and make your own ice cream treat (kids-size scoop with two mix-ins). Nut allergies and non-dairy available (sorbet/almond milk).
Coldstone Creamery Tour
$6
Ages 2-6
Join us for a tour and make your own ice cream treat (kids-size scoop with two mix-ins). Nut allergies and non-dairy available (sorbet/almond milk).
5:00-6:30 pm
Outback Ray
Free
All ages
Outback Ray
Free
All ages
Tuesday, April 8th
9:00-11:00 am
Pure Passions Farm
$15 for the first child, $6 for each additional children
Step into a fluffy wonderland of friendly animals and farm fun! Join us at Pure Passions Farm in Kent to be greeted by curious alpacas and playful goats. Farm-fresh air, hands-on experiences, and the chance to connect with these adorable animals make it a perfect outing for all ages.
Pure Passions Farm
$15 for the first child, $6 for each additional children
Step into a fluffy wonderland of friendly animals and farm fun! Join us at Pure Passions Farm in Kent to be greeted by curious alpacas and playful goats. Farm-fresh air, hands-on experiences, and the chance to connect with these adorable animals make it a perfect outing for all ages.
12:00-1:00 pm
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
$10 per child
Children will receive a demonstration of how the donut machine works, see some of the decorating prowess and receive two DIY donuts per child, a variety of shared "community" toppings and frostings and drink.
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
$10 per child
Children will receive a demonstration of how the donut machine works, see some of the decorating prowess and receive two DIY donuts per child, a variety of shared "community" toppings and frostings and drink.
1:00-2:00 pm
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
$10 per child
Children will receive a demonstration of how the donut machine works, see some of the decorating prowess and receive two DIY donuts per child, a variety of shared "community" toppings and frostings and drink.
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
$10 per child
Children will receive a demonstration of how the donut machine works, see some of the decorating prowess and receive two DIY donuts per child, a variety of shared "community" toppings and frostings and drink.
3:30-5:00
Veterans Way Playground Meet-up
Free
Join us for a laid-back late afternoon park playdate at Veteran's Park where kids can burn off energy and parents can catch a breath! Expect lots of giggles, playground adventures, and a fun way to wrap up the day!
Veterans Way Playground Meet-up
Free
Join us for a laid-back late afternoon park playdate at Veteran's Park where kids can burn off energy and parents can catch a breath! Expect lots of giggles, playground adventures, and a fun way to wrap up the day!
Wednesday, April 9th
9:15-10:00 am
Kibler Dance
$6 per child
Ages 2-6
Come move and groove with KDA! Dancers will use scarves, shakers and more to practice basic locomotor skills and explore an introduction to ballet. Shake it up at the end of the class with a disco dance party - fun for all.
Kibler Dance
$6 per child
Ages 2-6
Come move and groove with KDA! Dancers will use scarves, shakers and more to practice basic locomotor skills and explore an introduction to ballet. Shake it up at the end of the class with a disco dance party - fun for all.
10:30-11:30 am
Wild and Free OT Nature Playdate at Hudson Springs Park
$15 per child
Join us for an outdoor playdate to explore nature! The kids will create a nature craft, explore the outdoors, and go on a hike with a nature-themed scavenger hunt. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh spring air, while supporting development in gross motor & fine motor skills and developing a love for nature!
Wild and Free OT Nature Playdate at Hudson Springs Park
$15 per child
Join us for an outdoor playdate to explore nature! The kids will create a nature craft, explore the outdoors, and go on a hike with a nature-themed scavenger hunt. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh spring air, while supporting development in gross motor & fine motor skills and developing a love for nature!
12:00-1:30
Hudson Springs Park Picnic Lunch Meet-up
Free
Let's picnic and play together at the park! Bring your own lunch and HPP will provide treats!
Hudson Springs Park Picnic Lunch Meet-up
Free
Let's picnic and play together at the park! Bring your own lunch and HPP will provide treats!
1:30-2:30 pm
Goldfish Swim School
Free
Ages 4 month - 6 years
Please join us at Goldfish Swim School for a 20 minute dry safety presentation followed by 40 minutes of open swim. All ages are welcome to swim, but a parent MUST be in the water for their child(ren) to participate in the swim portion. Presentations are geared towards preschool aged through 3rd grade, but all children welcome. We hope to see you there!
Goldfish Swim School
Free
Ages 4 month - 6 years
Please join us at Goldfish Swim School for a 20 minute dry safety presentation followed by 40 minutes of open swim. All ages are welcome to swim, but a parent MUST be in the water for their child(ren) to participate in the swim portion. Presentations are geared towards preschool aged through 3rd grade, but all children welcome. We hope to see you there!
Thursday, April 10th
9:15-10:00 am
Hudson Fire Department Tour
Free
Come and enjoy a morning with the Hudson Fire Department. Firefighter Kevin will give a tour, explain what it means to be a firefighter and of course, spray the fire hose outside (weather permitting).
Hudson Fire Department Tour
Free
Come and enjoy a morning with the Hudson Fire Department. Firefighter Kevin will give a tour, explain what it means to be a firefighter and of course, spray the fire hose outside (weather permitting).
10:15-11:15 am
Donato's Pizza
$8 per child
Come and make your own personal pizza with a drink and get a tour of the kitchen!
Donato's Pizza
$8 per child
Come and make your own personal pizza with a drink and get a tour of the kitchen!
12:00-12:30 pm
Vet Center of Hudson Tour
Free
We will have our own tour of the facility and each child gets a little goodie bag!
Vet Center of Hudson Tour
Free
We will have our own tour of the facility and each child gets a little goodie bag!
12:30-1:30 pm
Coldstone Creamery Tour
$6
Ages 2-6
Join us for a tour and make your own ice cream treat (kids-size scoop with two mix-ins). Nut allergies and non-dairy available (sorbet/almond milk).
Coldstone Creamery Tour
$6
Ages 2-6
Join us for a tour and make your own ice cream treat (kids-size scoop with two mix-ins). Nut allergies and non-dairy available (sorbet/almond milk).
12:45-1:15 pm
Vet Center of Hudson Tour
Free
We will have our own tour of the facility and each child gets a little goodie bag!
Vet Center of Hudson Tour
Free
We will have our own tour of the facility and each child gets a little goodie bag!
Friday, April 11th
9:15-10:00 am
Learning Ladder Gymnastics
$11 per child
Ages 1-4 years
Somersaulting into Spring! Please join us at the learning ladder for gymnastics, an obstacle course, and a craft table, followed by a fun group interactive story time.
Learning Ladder Gymnastics
$11 per child
Ages 1-4 years
Somersaulting into Spring! Please join us at the learning ladder for gymnastics, an obstacle course, and a craft table, followed by a fun group interactive story time.
10:30-11:30 am
Liberty Park Nature Center
Free
Join us for a beautiful day in nature! Preschoolers and parents will have the opportunity to visit with a naturalist and learn about animals and plants in the spring. Afterwards, we will enjoy the nature center, hike the trails and use the nature play area.
Liberty Park Nature Center
Free
Join us for a beautiful day in nature! Preschoolers and parents will have the opportunity to visit with a naturalist and learn about animals and plants in the spring. Afterwards, we will enjoy the nature center, hike the trails and use the nature play area.
12:00-1:30 pm
Pizza Party at Green Valley Brewing Co.
Order a la carte from their menu for you and your little ones.
Let's end our exciting week of fun with a pizza party! Stop before or after your other HPP events. We will be in the party room to the right when you enter.
Pizza Party at Green Valley Brewing Co.
Order a la carte from their menu for you and your little ones.
Let's end our exciting week of fun with a pizza party! Stop before or after your other HPP events. We will be in the party room to the right when you enter.
1:30-2:30 pm
Art at Trashed Studio
$15 per child
Ages 2-6 years
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting at Trashed Studio! This is open to all ages and projects will be customized based on age. Children will discover creative ways of using brush and brushless painting with a variety of different mediums such as paper tubes, sponge dabbers and cut up vegetables!
Art at Trashed Studio
$15 per child
Ages 2-6 years
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting at Trashed Studio! This is open to all ages and projects will be customized based on age. Children will discover creative ways of using brush and brushless painting with a variety of different mediums such as paper tubes, sponge dabbers and cut up vegetables!
3:30-4:30 pm
USA Ninja Challenge
$16 per child, ages 4-7
Come explore the obstacle course and experience an instructor-led Junior Ninja class at the USA Ninja Challenge gym in Twinsburg.
USA Ninja Challenge
$16 per child, ages 4-7
Come explore the obstacle course and experience an instructor-led Junior Ninja class at the USA Ninja Challenge gym in Twinsburg.