What is Year Of Kids?

    2025 is all about bringing families together, creating unforgettable experiences, and making our community stronger than ever. Throughout the year, we’re hosting free, family-friendly events at Northeast Community Park—and you’re invited!


    From exciting Easter egg hunts to movie nights under the stars, sports camps, craft days, and holiday celebrations, there’s something for everyone. These events are designed to bring our community together, give kids a place to laugh, learn, and play, and create moments that families will cherish.


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    Story Time Hour!

    On Thursdays, from June 5th to July 31st, Praise is doing Story Time Hour! From 10am - 11am there will be a special guest from 417 Princess reading Princess or Hero stories for kids.


    This time will include photos with the hero/princess, crafts, games, and popsicles!


    Here’s the guest schedule:

    • July 31st - Island Princess

    Crafts At The Park!

    Every Tuesday from June 10th - July 29th, get ready for crafts at the park! There are two times each day to choose from:


    10am - 11am

    4pm - 5pm


    These times will be full of crafts, weekly drawings, and of course, POPSICLES!


    Here’s the schedule:

    • July 29th
      Book: How To Catch A Dinosaur
      Craft: Dinosaur Sun Catchers

    Summer to the MAX

    Every Sunday from June 1st - August 3rd, Praise Kids will be taking summer to the MAX during their 10am service


    Here’s the schedule:


    August 3rd: Indoor Field Day

    • Inflatables, games, prizes, and more! Let’s celebrate the end of summer the right way!

    Fun All Through The Year!

    Movie Nights in the Park

    Enjoy FREE movies under the stars at Northeast Community Park! Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Character Meet and Greet before movie! Food trucks!


    August 1st @ 8pm: Wonka


    Family S’mores Night: September 19th,, 7pm-8pm

    • Bring some chairs and come make your favorite s’mores and sit around the campfire!


    Candyland at the Park: October 26th 6pm - 8pm

    • Free candy
    • Games
    • Inflatables
    • Prizes
    • Face Painting


    Christmas Stroll at the Park: December 7th, 5pm - 7pm

    • Photos with Santa
    • Train Rides
    • Christmas Carols
    • Live Nativity
    • Inflatables
    • Popcorn
    • Christmas Cookies
    • S’mores
    • Hot Chocolate
    • Tree Lighting
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    3535 North Glenstone Avenue
    Springfield, Missouri 65803
    United States

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