
About this Event
Citixen Joy and 1 Hour Party, Inc. are thrilled to partner for the inaugural 1 Hour Play Date, a dynamic pop-up event designed to connect young families and spotlight vendors and performers of color. The event will be held at at Arsenal Yards' mixed-use campus: 541 Arsenal Street, located in Bond Square between Ten One Tea House and Medium Rare. Swing by on March 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; the event is divided into two sessions with timed-entry to maximize the window for busy families to get involved. Activities are geared towards children ages two through 10.
What to Expect
- Healthy snacks
- Face painting by Deb at Blumbee Paints
- Video games
- DJ Eliot Ness spins the hottest catchy earworms for kids and a live performance by singer-songwriter, Gabriella Simpkins
- Games (taught by Coach Akeem Flowers) that enhance social skills, teamwork, and communication, boosting kids' confidence and interactions

Session 1 (1 PM to 3 PM)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Interactive Games
Host: Coach Akeem Flowers
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
DJ Set
Host: DJ Eliot Ness
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Live Musical Performance
Host: Gabriella Simpkins
Session 1 (3 PM to 5PM)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Interactive Games
Host: Coach Akeem Flowers
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
DJ Set
Host: DJ Eliot Ness
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Live Musical Performance
Host: Gabriella Simpkins
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arsenal Yards, 541 Arsenal Street, Watertown, United States
USD 41.87 to USD 109.51