What delights await just over the horizon? Envision an ordinary afternoon transformed into a celebration, complete with icing, sprinkles, and shimmering sugar pearls!

During this special baking playdate, your child will mix and decorate delicious treats alongside beloved teachers and friends. There will be laughter, sticky fingers, and the simple joy of making something by hand.

A sprinkle of whimsy, and a dash of sugary goodness—this is an afternoon to savor, share, and sweetly remember. This playdate is limited to 10 children.

Friday, May 1 • 3:00-4:30

Cost: $200 per child • Sign ups taken until full

Imagine the wide-eyed wonder as your child encounters the springtime babies at the farm. Giggles, soft “aahs,” and gentle baas will fill the air as curious lambs and kids nuzzle little hands at Heckscher Farm.

Led by their teachers, children will explore the rhythms of farm life—helping care for baby animals, tending a flourishing vegetable garden, and discovering the quiet magic that unfolds when we slow down and pay attention to nature.

After a behind-the-scenes tour, the group will gather for a delicious picnic in the fresh spring air, surrounded by peaceful sounds and open sky. It will be an afternoon of tenderness and connection in the great outdoors.This playdate is limited to 10 children.

Wednesday, May 6 • 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $200 per child • Sign ups taken until full

Picture the thrill when the mysterious beckons and curiosity dives beneath the surface! During this special touch-tank playdate, your child will come face-to-face with fascinating sea creatures: exploring a crab’s shell, tracing a snail’s spiral, and uncovering the secret life of a hermit crab.

Guided by Marine Biologist Justin Ficaro, children will touch, observe, and marvel as they discover how marine animals are perfectly designed for their watery worlds. Along the way, they’ll also meet a few dazzling sea stars who are best admired with wide eyes.

A hands-on adventure into the marvels of marine life awaits!

Monday, May 11th • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Donated by Elite Aquaria

Equal parts game, puzzle, and adventure, chess has captivated curious minds for centuries. Now it’s your family’s turn.

Chess master Alex Eydelman brings deep expertise to every lesson, making the game instantly engaging for both children and adults. Whether your family is brand new to chess or ready to sharpen your strategy, Alex will meet you right where you are.

Through friendly matches, clever tactics, and those satisfying “aha” moments, he’ll open the door to a game that rewards patience and bold thinking.

The experience includes a chessboard your family can keep — perfect for rainy afternoons, road trips, and evenings unplugged — so the fun continues long after the final move is played.

Bidding starts at $300 • 1 Winner

Step into the vibrant world of West African drumming and global rhythms with one of our school’s most beloved educators. Kwame Henry Jones doesn’t just teach rhythm — he brings it to life. His energy is magnetic, his joy contagious, and his gift for bringing families together through music is unforgettable.

In this hands-on, in-home experience, Kwame will guide your family through a lively drum circle, handcrafted drum in tow. Whether you are a first-time drummer or a seasoned tapper, you’ll laugh, move, and discover the power of rhythm together. No experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to join the beat.

And the rhythm doesn’t end when the circle does — the drum stays with you, so your family can keep the music going long after the final beat fades.

Bidding starts at $300 • 1 Winner

Join us for lunch and an afternoon of imagination and making with Nancy, artist, educator, and founder of Artful Engagements—and a familiar creative presence from her time at TCS. This pop-up invites children to explore, experiment, and create with a wide range of materials, designing, building, and following their ideas wherever they lead.

With Nancy’s gentle guidance, the focus is on process and discovery. Children might layer mixed media, shape simple sculptures, or invent something entirely their own. Each piece will carry the mark of the child who made it; thoughtful, expressive, and one of a kind.

Up to five children. 90 minutes.