Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Bring the whole family together to celebrate reading and art through creative play! Stories come to life on select Sunday mornings at Writers Theatre.

Wake Up Words pairs story books with interactive drama games and a hands-on art activity offering a fun, creative experience for young children and grown-ups to play together. These relaxed, hour-long sessions presented at no cost are perfect for a weekend morning!

Designed for ages 3-6, siblings welcome.

Registration is required for participants of all ages.

2026/27 Wake Up Words Family Playtime Dates:

November 1, 2026
December 6, 2026
January 10, 2027
February 7, 2027
March 7, 2027
April 4, 2027
May 16, 2027
June 6, 2027 – Drag Story Hour!

Registration opens six weeks before each event and closes at 2 PM the day prior.

Reach out at education@writerstheatre.org with questions about your Sunday morning fun!

Upcoming Wake Up Words Dates

November – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

December – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

January – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, January 10, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

February – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, February 7, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

March – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, March 21, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

April – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, April 18, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

May – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Sunday, May 16, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

June – Wake Up Words Family Playtime

Drag Story Hour

Sunday, June 6, 2026 at 11am to 12pm

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