The Big Play (El Gran Juego)

Coming back in 2025
Volverá en 2025

Library's Viridian Event Center

The Big Play

Little ones and families learn through loud and messy play. Engage in accessible activities that promote growth and exploration in a safe and welcoming environment. Great for families with children ages 0-5. The Big Play encourages side-by-side play, and develops children’s socializing skills. This event is also an opportunity for the grown-ups to learn about the importance of play in early development. Adults and children alike will make new friends and have a lot of fun.

Los niños pequeños y sus familias aprenden jugando ruidosamente y de forma desordenada. Participar en actividades accesibles que promueven el crecimiento y la exploración en un ambiente seguro y acogedor. Ideal para familias con niños de 0 a 5 años. The Big Play fomenta el juego lado a lado y desarrolla las habilidades de socialización en la infancia. Este evento también es una oportunidad para que los mayores aprendan sobre la importancia de jugar durante el desarrollo temprano. Tanto adultos como niños harán nuevos amigos y se divertirán mucho.

Chalk the Walk Winners

Dragon Reading

"Dragon Reading" by Aimee McDaniel, Rebecca Gunnell, Stephanie Grant

All Ages 1st place winner

Car and Hot Air Balloons

"Car and Hot Air Balloons" by Camille Grimshaw, John Grimshaw

All Ages 2nd place winner

Dragon Sleeping on Books

"Dragon Sleeping on Books" by Audrey Schmidt

Adult Solo 1st place winner

Boy Reading

"Boy Reading" by Amanda Crabb

Adult Solo 2nd place winner

Storm Cloud Cave

"Storm Cloud Cave" by Winter Starr, Quinnley Starr, Patrick Wilkerson

Adult Team 1st place winner

Malala Portrait

"Malala Portrait" by Kimber Young, Sarah Paul, Micajah Milne

Adult Team 2nd place winner

Girl Reading

"Girl Reading" by Erin Grimshaw

Teens 1st place winner

Woman in Pond/Meadow

"Woman in Pond/Meadow" by Everleigh Curran

Teens 2nd place winner

Sloth

"Sloth" by Bella Fortmuller

People's Choice winner

Fairy on Books

"Fairy on Books" by Aven Grimshaw

Youth art participant

Planet

"Planet" by Milo Aubrey

Youth art participant

Forest Signpost

"Forest Signpost" by Wesley Oyler

Youth art participant

Anger from Inside Out

"Anger from Inside Out" by Leah Childs

Youth art participant