Tag Archives: Kids Activities

J. Hood Wright Park: Hallowscream Fall Festival & Fright Walk

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park Basketball Court. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!

You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially
physically and emotionally demanding environment. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

J. Hood Wright Park: Hallowscream Fright Walk

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park Basketball Court. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!

You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially
physically and emotionally demanding environment. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Word Up: Rising in the Heights with artists Randy Mason & Jamell Ogbanna

Hip-hop artist Randy Mason and keyboardist Jamell Ogbanna join Leadlights Ensemble for a hopeful afternoon of hip hop, rhyme, and string music, featuring Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman.

Free copies of the book will be available.

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling.

Randy Mason is a Bronx hip hop artist, songwriter, cajón percussionist, educator, pastor, and family man whose life and art reflect the heartbeat of faith, rhythm, and community. Fusing the raw energy of New York City hip hop with the rich traditions of Afro-Peruvian percussion, Randy creates a one-of-a-kind sound that inspires, educates, and uplifts.​

​Born and raised in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip hop, Randy’s music embodies his Puerto Rican and African American heritage. His performances blend storytelling, live instrumentation, and lyrical depth — a celebration of culture, creativity, and hope. Whether performing on stage, teaching in classrooms, or preaching from the pulpit, Randy brings the same message.

​As a hip hop educator and founder of R.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel), Randy uses rap, writing, and rhythm to mentor youth throughout New York City. His innovative programs help students discover their voices, develop confidence, and dream beyond their circumstances.

Beyond the mic, Randy is a devoted husband, father, and arts and mentoring program director committed to empowering communities through creativity. With every beat, rhyme, and classroom moment, Randy Mason continues to prove that hip hop is more than music — it’s ministry, mentorship, and movement.

Word Up: Rising in the Heights with storyteller Rachael Harrington

Explore the Haitian folk tale ”The Magic Orange Tree” with storyteller Rachael Harrington and Leadlights Ensemble for an afternoon of music and stories on the sidewalk outside of Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria.

Free copies of the book will be available.

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available.

Rachael Harrington is an internationally recognized storyteller who performs in arts venues, schools, festivals, and as a guest lecturer at Rutgers University. Performance: Sugarhill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling, The Story Center at Mid-Continent Public Library. Presenter: The American Library Association, National Storytelling Network Summit. Publications: Storytelling Magazine, School LIbrary Connection, Voices Journal. Member: The National Storytelling Network, NJ Storytelling Network, North East Storytelling, Clutch Full Circle, StateraArts. www.rachaelharrington.com

WHCO: Family Concert: Breaking Barriers

September 19 @ 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Designed for young concertgoers, each event ticket includes Meet the Instruments before the 45-minute hosted concert.

  • 3:15pm-3:45pm: Meet the Instruments
  • 4pm-4:45pm: Family Concert

Bring the whole family to our Meet the Instruments petting zoo where even our youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Then find your seats for our enchanting and engaging Family concert! Narrator Sarah Ziegler will guide you through musical selections from our MainStage concert “Breaking Barriers.

Best for children age 1-10 and their families. Infants under the age of 1 receive complimentary admission.

WHCO Family concerts are relaxed performances.