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.

What’s Happening This Year?

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:

• June 5th - Spider-Man
• June 12th - Ice Queen
• June 19th - 417 Cowboy
• June 26th - Miracle Princess
• July 3rd - Captain America
• July 10 - Princess Beauty
• July 17 - Red Super Bro
• July 22nd - Dragon Hero
• July 24th - Mermaid Princess
• July 31st - Island Princess

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:

• June 10th
  Book: I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything
  Craft: Create Your Own Picture Frame
  
• June 17th
  Book: Bluey - The Creek
  Craft: Wooden Birdhouses
  
• July 1st
  Book: The Rainbow Fish
  Craft: Fish Wind Chimes
  
• July 8th
  Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
  Craft: Paint Your Own Flower Pot
  
• July 15th
  Book: Kindness Is My Superpower
  Craft: Friendship Bracelets
  
• July 29th
  Book: How To Catch A Dinosaur
  Craft: Dinosaur Sun Catchers

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

Here’s the schedule:

June 1st: PJ & Movie Week

• Come dressed in your pajamas and get excited for popcorn and a movie day!

June 8th: Inflatable Sunday

• Everybody jump!! Get ready for some out-of-this-world inflatables in Kids Church!

June 15th: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Week

• Let out a big “COWABUNGA!” as we enjoy some yummy pizza in Kids Church!

June 22nd: Zootopia Week

• Come on out and get your face painted like your favorite animal!

July 6th: Frozen Week

• Come and get frozen while enjoying some nutritious ice cream!

July 13th: Lilo & Stitch Week

• Beach party at Praise Kids and outdoor foam party!

July 20th: IF Week

• Bring your imaginary pet to church and we will have a special snack for you to share

July 27th: COLOR WARS!

• Get ready for some team competitions! Wear white and prepare to get messy!

August 3rd: Indoor Field Day

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

Mega Sports Camp - June 23rd - 27th from 6pm - 8pm

• Sports camp at the park
• Soccer, basketball, martial arts, crafts, cheerleading, volleyball, flag football, and pickleball

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!

July 18th @ 8pm: How To Train Your Dragon

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