2025-2026 Tiny Hike Events

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Generally, we have events in South Central MA, Metrowest MA, and Northern RI. Most events require registration. You are welcome to join us on a Park Day or our Pop-Up Activity to explore, discover, learn and play! We do various indoor and outdoor activities to help create opportunities for for children to learn together and for families to connect, share their experiences, and to build meaningful friendships.

We are not a membership based co-op. The core of the co-op is to provide learning opportunities by working with local organizations and partners that support that goal. We do have guidelines for participants (child and parent/guardian/caregiver) which are outlined and confirmed as part of registration. One thing that we don't do is share photos of minors on social media. This is for safety reasons and the issue of concent. If you want to know what our activities are like, the best way is a first hand experience. We welcome you to come check it out and see if it's the right fit for your child/children and family. We want participating children and their families to feel safe in the environment. Currently, we do not require a background check as none of the events/activities are drop-off. Parents, guardians, or caregivers are required to stay and supervise their children at all times. We expect parental participation in the following key areas: leading by example, encouraging exploration and creativity, acknowledging effort and progress, teaching resilience and problem solving, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and creating a supportive environment. While the activities are free to participate in, there may be a small materials fee. As parents of both a neurodivergent child and a neurotypical child, we adhere to neuroaffirming practices.

Current & Future Events

The following are free current and future events:

• Builders & Makers: Lego Club & Art Space. Ages 3-10. These activity events are in partnership with the North Smithfield Public Library. The Lego Club is drop-in event held on the 3rd Saturday of every month from September 2025 to May 2026.
• Pop-Up Brain Boost. Ages 2-8. Spontenious mini activities designed to engage in creative ways. Small registration window. Announced on the day of the event.
• The Mathematical Society for Young Learners. Grades K-1st. Coming in Winter & Spring 2026. Indoor and outdoot math based activities for lower elementary ages to be held Winter & Spring 2026.
• Afternoon Park Days. All ages. Spring 2026. There's park we really love! We scoot, swing, slide, splash. It's a great way to wind down the day.

STEAM 2025-2026

STEAM Summer 2025

Registration required. Email contact@tinyhike.org to register for one day or both. Registration closes June 16 & July 14.

The Builders & Makers STEAMPunk Park Day will be on Sunday June 22 & July 20 at the VM Playground in Millville MA. All meet ups are neuroaffirming open play with a STEAM theme. Registration is required to recieve a craft kit. For ages 5-8. Siblings welcome. Rain cancels the meet up.

Park days are free events. All homeschoolers, those considering homeschooling, or those in traditional or alternative schooling are welcome. Park days are an "at your own risk" activity. Each family is responsible for their own choices. These are not drop-off events so parents must stay and supervise their own children.

By participating in the park day event, organized by Tiny Hike Grassroots Co-op, all participants and their families acknowledge and agree that Tiny Hike Grassroots Co-op, including its co-founders, admin, and members, shall not be held liable or responsible for any injuries, damages, accidents, or illnesses sustained during or resulting from their participation. Participants assume all personal risk and responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their family members during events and agree to waive any and all claims against Tiny Hike Grassroots Co-op arising out of participation in park day events. By attending, participants affirm their understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.

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