✨ Special Events & Seasonal Weekends at The Playful Pop Up
Every month brings something new, joyful, and just a little magical.
Our calendar is filled with clever themes, festive weekends, and memory‑making moments for every big holiday — and all the delightful days in between. Some plans are locked in, others are still being dreamed up (because whimsy takes time ✨).
👉 June and later‑season events will be finalized and announced in mid‑May, so stay tuned!
🌸 MAY — KICKING OFF THE SEASON
5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026 Pre‑Mother’s Day Weekend
Creative crafts, kid‑made gifts for Mom or Grandma, and a mix of free and paid kids activities — while grownups shop for their favorite moms.
5/9/2026 - 5/10/2026 Mother’s Day Weekend
More crafts, heartfelt gifts, and our Mommies, Nana’s & Me Photo Set (whole family welcome!). Celebrating all moms — and every Marmie, Nonna, Baba, Bubbie, Abuela, Yaya, and fabulous Glam‑Ma.
5/16/2026 - 5/17/2026 Graduation Celebrations
Celebrate graduates and their big achievements.
5/23/2026 - 5/24/2026 Memorial Day Weekend
Honor our veterans and enjoy a meaningful, family‑friendly weekend.
5/30/2026 - 5/31/2026 End of School / Welcome Summer Blowout
Goodbye homework, hello sunshine! A joyful kickoff to summer fun.
☀️ JUNE & JULY — SUMMER FUN MODE
Father’s Day Weekend
Kids craft one‑of‑a‑kind gifts for Dad, Grandpa, Papa, or Gramps.
Daddy & Me / Papa & Me photo booth
Pie‑eating contest
Hoops, mini golf & paper airplane building
Dr. Seuss Whimsical World
Summer Reading Character Book Day
Disney & Marvel Character Dress‑Up Weekend
Christmas in July
Yes, really — because joy has no season.
✨ And more summer surprises to come!
🍎 AUGUST & SEPTEMBER — BACK‑TO‑SCHOOL & HEARTFELT MOMENTS
Grandparent’s Day Weekend
Memory‑making crafts, heartfelt gifts, and keepsake photo moments with Grands.
Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Back to School Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
✨ Plus more joyful festivities as fall approaches!
🎃 OCTOBER & NOVEMBER — PUMPKIN SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE
Fall Festival Fun
Whimsical Halloween Weekends
Costume contests, creative play, and all the fun — no scary surprises, just delight.
Veteran’s Day Weekend
Honor your favorite veteran and take a meaningful moment to remember those who served with family‑friendly ways for kids to create notes, cards, or simple keepsakes to recognize and thank the veterans in their lives — all while enjoying a joyful, welcoming market atmosphere.
Thanksgiving Festivities
Gratitude, togetherness, and seasonal magic.
❄️ DECEMBER & JANUARY — WINTER WONDERLAND WEEKENDS
Christmas, Hanukkah & Winter Holiday Markets
We adore the holidays — and we’re planning something truly special:
Santa’s Workshop
Decorating glittering trees
Mailing letters to Santa
Classic photos with the big guy himself
Pure nostalgia. Full‑heart joy. Memories in the making.
✨ A Little Note
Not every activity is paid, not every weekend looks the same, and that’s part of the magic. We design our calendar to be flexible, joyful, and family‑friendly, so you can come for a quick visit or make a whole afternoon of it.