Upcoming events.
Summer Picnic Cooking Workshop Series
🌿 Summer Picnic Cooking Workshop Series
Join us for a joyful, hands-on outdoor experience where little ones and their caregivers gather, create, and connect through food, play, and nature.
🌿 Event Details
Dates: Wednesdays – June 3, 10, 17, & 24
Time: 10:00–11:00am
Location: Jarvis Park, Maryville, TN
Ages: 3–7 with caregiver
This 4-week series is designed for children ages 3–7 and their caregivers to explore simple cooking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each week, we’ll meet at the park to prepare seasonal recipes, engage in sensory-rich food play, and share a picnic-style snack together.
More than just cooking, this series is about slowing down, following your child’s lead, and building confidence through meaningful, shared experiences.
Over the 4 weeks, your child will:
Explore new foods through hands-on, low-pressure exposure
Practice simple kitchen skills like washing, mixing, and assembling
Engage in sensory play that supports development and regulation
Build confidence, independence, and curiosity
Strengthen connection with you and peers in a small group setting
What to expect:
Each session includes guided cooking activities, playful food exploration, and time to enjoy what we’ve made together picnic-style. Groups are kept small and intentionally formed to create a warm, connected experience for every family.
✨ Designed to be experienced as a full series, with each week building on the last.
Come ready to get a little messy, try something new, and enjoy a meaningful morning outdoors together.
Spaces are Limited!
Secure your Spot Today!
Earth Day Play Pop-Up
Join us Saturday, April 25 10:00-11:30am for a morning of play for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers to explore, create, and move together!
Led by a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist, this event blends evidence-informed developmental supports with the wonder of child-led, nature-based play. Families will enjoy:
🌿 Nature Sensory Exploration
Hands-on invitations to dig, pour, build, gather, and discover. Children will use all their senses while engaging with natural materials that support self-regulation, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking.
📖 Seasonal Story + Group Movement Activity
A cozy nature read-aloud paired with playful whole-body movement to encourage coordination, rhythm, and social engagement. Perfect for warming up bodies and strengthening caregiver-child connection.
🎨 New Year–Themed Creative Crafts
Open-ended, nature-inspired art activities that spark creativity and celebrate fresh beginnings—like wishing wands, nature crowns, or intention stones. Each craft is designed to promote fine motor skills and self-expression.
🤝 Caregiver + Child Connection
Intentional prompts and playful routines encourage mindful moments together, building confidence, communication, and co-regulation in the outdoors.
This pop-up is ideal for toddlers through early elementary age, though all ages are welcome!
$10 per child
$5 each additional sibling
Babies in carriers (non-walkers) - free
Come in your play clothes that you don’t mind if they get dirty/wet! Our play groups are intentionally designed to allow our kids free reign to lead the play and allow them to explore the elements.
Bring with you:
Bring a change of clothes and towel (just in case!)
Water bottle
Weather appropriate apparel
We will meet Rain or Shine!! If the weather predicts rain on the day of our event, you will be updated with a change of location to provide a covered pavilion for our play day!
Space is Limited, Register now to secure your spot!
March “Signs of Spring” Play Pop Up
Join us Saturday, March 7 10:00-11:30 for a morning of play for children ages 1-8 and their caregivers to explore, create, and move together—welcoming the year with joy and intention!
Led by a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist, this event blends evidence-informed developmental supports with the wonder of child-led, nature-based play. Families will enjoy:
🌿 Nature Sensory Exploration
Hands-on invitations to dig, pour, build, gather, and discover. Children will use all their senses while engaging with natural materials that support self-regulation, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking.
📖 Seasonal Story + Group Movement Activity
A cozy nature read-aloud paired with playful whole-body movement to encourage coordination, rhythm, and social engagement. Perfect for warming up bodies and strengthening caregiver-child connection.
🎨 New Year–Themed Creative Crafts
Open-ended, nature-inspired art activities that spark creativity and celebrate fresh beginnings—like wishing wands, nature crowns, or intention stones. Each craft is designed to promote fine motor skills and self-expression.
🤝 Caregiver + Child Connection
Intentional prompts and playful routines encourage mindful moments together, building confidence, communication, and co-regulation in the outdoors.
This pop-up is ideal for toddlers through early elementary age, though all ages are welcome!
$10 per child
$5 each additional sibling
Babies in carriers (non-walkers) - free
Come in your play clothes that you don’t mind if they get dirty/wet! Our play groups are intentionally designed to allow our kids free reign to lead the play and allow them to explore the elements.
Bring with you:
Bring a change of clothes and towel (just in case!)
Water bottle
Weather appropriate appaeral (jacket, hat, mittens if needed)
We will meet Rain or Shine!! If the weather predicts rain on the day of our event, you will be updated with a change of location to provide a covered pavilion for our play day!
Space is Limited, Register now to secure your spot!
Valentine’s Day Play Pop Up
Join us Saturday, Feb 14 as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a morning of nature play to spark curiosity, connection, and developmental growth! Our kids need outdoor play in ALL types of weather, so don’t let the cold keep you away! We will be bundled up no matter the weather to make memories and new friend! This pop-up nature play group for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers to explore, create, and move together—welcoming the year with joy and intention!
Led by a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist, this event blends evidence-informed developmental supports with the wonder of child-led, nature-based play. Families will enjoy:
🌿 Nature Sensory Exploration
Hands-on invitations to dig, pour, build, gather, and discover. Children will use all their senses while engaging with natural materials that support self-regulation, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking.
📖 Seasonal Story + Group Movement Activity
A cozy nature read-aloud paired with playful whole-body movement to encourage coordination, rhythm, and social engagement. Perfect for warming up bodies and strengthening caregiver-child connection.
🎨 New Year–Themed Creative Crafts
Open-ended, nature-inspired art activities that spark creativity and celebrate fresh beginnings—like wishing wands, nature crowns, or intention stones. Each craft is designed to promote fine motor skills and self-expression.
🤝 Caregiver + Child Connection
Intentional prompts and playful routines encourage mindful moments together, building confidence, communication, and co-regulation in the outdoors.
This pop-up is ideal for toddlers through early elementary age, though all ages are welcome!
$10 per child
$5 each additional sibling
Babies in carriers (non-walkers) - free
Don’t let the cold winter months keep you from getting outdoors! Bundle up and join us for a morining rooted in nature, grounded in play, and enriched by community.
Space is Limited, Register now to secure your spot!
New Year Nature Play Group - Pop Up Event
Ring in the New Year in Nature!
Kick off the New Year with a magical outdoor play experience designed to spark curiosity, connection, and developmental growth! This pop-up nature play group for children ages 1-8 and their caregivers to explore, create, and move together—welcoming the year with joy and intention!
Led by a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist, this event blends evidence-informed developmental supports with the wonder of child-led, nature-based play. Families will enjoy:
🌿 Nature Sensory Exploration
Hands-on invitations to dig, pour, build, gather, and discover. Children will use all their senses while engaging with natural materials that support self-regulation, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking.
📖 Seasonal Story + Group Movement Activity
A cozy nature read-aloud paired with playful whole-body movement to encourage coordination, rhythm, and social engagement. Perfect for warming up bodies and strengthening caregiver-child connection.
🎨 New Year–Themed Creative Crafts
Open-ended, nature-inspired art activities that spark creativity and celebrate fresh beginnings—like wishing wands, nature crowns, or intention stones. Each craft is designed to promote fine motor skills and self-expression.
🤝 Caregiver + Child Connection
Intentional prompts and playful routines encourage mindful moments together, building confidence, communication, and co-regulation in the outdoors.
This pop-up is ideal for toddlers through early elementary age, though all ages are welcome!
$10 per child
$5 each additional sibling
Babies in carriers (non-walkers) - free
Join us for a refreshing start to the year—rooted in nature, grounded in play, and enriched by community.
Let’s welcome the New Year with exploration, creativity, and joyful movement in the great outdoors!
Space is Limited, Register now to secure your spot!