Submitted by Allison Behnke, HKYFS
(March 17, 2025) — Each April, communities around the country celebrate their youngest children and families to honor and recognize the Week of the Young Child. This year, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is proud to share that organizations around the Haddam-Killingworth community are partnering to offer a series of fun activities and events.
The HK Week of the Young Child is recognized between April 12, 2025 and April 18, 2025 to allow kids from birth through school age to attend during school break. The theme this year is “HK Unplugged for Wellness,” a year-long initiative encouraging families to unplug, connect, and enjoy time together. Please visit www.hkyfs.org/event/ for more information and registration for all events. All events are free of charge.
Meet the Sheep of Cold Goats Farm, Haddam Neck/April 15, 2025 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Meet the wonderful animals at Cold Goats Farm, learn how their wool is used, enjoy hands- on activities, and spend time in nature. Spots are limited.
Tasty Tuesday at Killingworth Library/April 15, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Using a food theme, you’ll learn ways to engage your little ones with storybook characters and bring the book alive! Participate in hands-on activities, story time, and play food-themed games with a special popsicle surprise in the reading garden.
HKYFS and Halfinger Farms Daffodil Days, 489 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum/April 16, 2024 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Spend a gorgeous Spring morning in a field of daffodils! Each family will receive a complimentary bunch of daffodils with encouragement to pick more. Enjoy a craft and activity led by HK Teen Leaders, and a small snack with friends and family.
Brainerd Children’s Mindfulness Crafting Hour, Brainerd Memorial Library, Haddam/April 17, 2025 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Children ages 0-5 are welcome, with their siblings, to join in a fun morning making sensory crafts promoting the practice of being present in the moment and paying attention to thoughts, feelings and sensations.
Community Paper Quilting Bee, Thankful Arnold House Museum, Haddam/April 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Jump back in time and connect with Haddam’s past! Join the Haddam Historical Society for a fun Community Paper Quilting Bee. Children can see history come alive and connect with friends and family “just like in the olden days” through this fun and creative community project.
