Spend the afternoon with friends and family in University Park celebrating Worcester’s green spaces. Participate in hands-on activities, meet with Worcester-based community organizations, and shop local businesses at a pop-up Marketplace. Grab a bite to eat at Sabrosa Venezuela and Big T’s food trucks and chill out with Mrs. Mariconi’s ice cream. We will also be giving away 100 FREE trees to community members, stop by to pick one up for your home or business!
When
April 29; 11am- 3pm
Family Friendly Activities:
- Music from Dj Chuck Chillin’
- See the park from above by climbing a tree with Kids Climb run by the New England ISA
- Meet an Arborist from Davey Resource Group
- Touch a Truck with Worcester’s Forestry Department
- Inventor Mentor hands-on science experiments
- Visit with community organizations from around the city and participate in planting, art, and science activities
VENDORS:
- Big T’s Food Truck
- Sabrosa Venezuela
- Mrs. Mariconi’s
- PLNTbaby Jewelry
- Worcester Center for Crafts
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
- City of Worcester Forestry Department
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- Regional Environmental Council
- Greater Worcester Land Trust
- Davey Resource Group
- Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook
- Clark University’s Hero Project
- Worcester Native Plant Initiative
- Worcester Public Library
- MA DCR Forest Health
- Urban Forestry Tree Commission
- Worcester Child Development Head Start
- New England ISA
ENTERTAINMENT:
- Dj Chuck Chillin
- Inventor Mentor
- Looking for other local festivities? Continue your Arbor Day celebrations across the street at the Hadwen Arboretum for free family activities from 10AM to 2PM.
University Park
29 Crystal St
Worcester, MA
