Haverhill Education Foundation

05/23/2026

One week later and we are still in awe over the return of KidsFEST! Thank you to all of the sponsors, community organizations, vendors, performers, volunteers, HPS staff, city departments, elected officials, and our wonderful HEF board of directors who made this day possible. We are already thinking ahead to make next year’s event bigger and better!

Special thanks to Derrick with DbSomething Photography for capturing this special day!

05/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s epic return of KidsFEST! Thousands joined us for the most perfect day, celebrating Haverhill’s wonderful kids and families. If you were there, comment below! We’d love to know what you enjoyed most!

Thank you for sharing these great pics, Alison Colby-Campbell! More to come soon!

05/15/2026

The weather looks PERFECT👌 for KidsFEST tomorrow!! You need to see this list of free activities… it will blow you away! Don’t miss out!!

Photos with Skye and Marshall
Balloon creations
Interactive percussion performance
Giant painting activity
Airbrush tattoos
Prize wheels
Printmaking
Touch a Truck
Fire safety house
Hair tinsel
Free books
Face painting
Disc golf
Gaga ball
Live youth band performances
Sensory friendly zone
Hula hoops and sidewalk chalk
Inflatable tee ball game
Castle building
Calligraphy station
Count the Crowd check in activity
Portrait drawing/coloring contest
Braille lesson
Martial arts demos
Cheer performance
Crafts
Photo ops
Wrestling dummies
Giant lawn games
Corn hole
Spin art
Snap bracelets
Child ID kits
Giveaways

PLUS
Food vendors selling:
Pizza, hot dogs, kabobs, shaved ice, and other sweet treats!
Retail vendors selling:
Handmade items, children’s accessories and toys (Nee-Dohs!)

FAQ’s Here: haverhillkidsfest.com

05/15/2026

ONE MORE SLEEP! Get ready for a full day of fun, creativity, and community. We can't wait to see you there!

Event Details:
🗓️Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕧12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
📍Haverhill High School (137 Monument Street, Haverhill, MA)
🌦Rain or shine!

🚗Parking is available in the back parking lots of Haverhill High School, at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, and on surrounding streets.
🚌The location is also accessible via the free MeVa bus, Route 15. Carpooling is encouraged.

05/14/2026

The countdown to KidsFEST is on! 🥳Join us each day as we highlight some of the many fun activities you won’t want to miss.

Step up to the plate and swing like a Major League Baseball player at our Carlos Pena station. This fun activity is part of our Haverhill "Claim to Fame" project supported by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council-HCC

Haverhill KidsFest 2026

05/13/2026

The countdown to KidsFEST is on! 🥳Join us each day as we highlight some of the many fun activities you won’t want to miss.

Don't miss these action-packed demos full of strength, skill, and spirit! Featuring Ocasio’s TMA Haverhill, Phoenix Fire Martial Arts, and Haverhill Junior Hillies Cheer

Haverhill KidsFest 2026

05/12/2026

The countdown to KidsFEST is on! 🥳Join us each day as we highlight some of the many fun activities you won’t want to miss.

Feel the rhythm! Join Mackenzie from DrumatiX for an interactive percussion workshop on the Pentucket Bank Platinum Sponsor main stage at 2pm!

Haverhill KidsFest 2026

05/11/2026

KidsFEST is coming up in just a few days! We've compiled answers to some frequently asked questions about parking, rain plan, and what to expect on our web site landing page. Take a look!

Frequently Asked Questions

05/11/2026

The countdown to KidsFEST is on! 🥳Join us each day as we highlight some of the many fun activities you won’t want to miss.

One of the most exciting pieces of this year's KidsFEST return is our Haverhill "Claim to Fame" activity stations, made possible by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council-HCC. Festival goers will learn about notable Haverhill figures and try out a hands on activity related to their claim to fame. The beautiful Stella the French Bulldog (and her person Chuck) of Team Stella, will be comfortably situated at our Gladys Emerson Cook station where kids will have the opportunity to draw her portrait and enter it into a contest to win a prize!

Team Stella is a nationally certified Pet Partners therapy dog team.

Haverhill KidsFest 2026

05/10/2026

The countdown to KidsFEST is on! 🥳Join us each day as we highlight some of the many fun activities you won’t want to miss.

Come hungry! Delicious options for every taste will be waiting for you.

🍕The best pizza slices in town from La Pizza Di Forno
🍧The most festive shaved ice truck Kona Ice 4 U/ Rockingham/ MV
🌭Delicious hot dogs and kabobs from Perritos Sabrosos
🥞Unique desserts! Waffle sticks with toppings and mini pancakes from Crave Creations

Haverhill KidsFest 2026