Come outside, Winterset!
Winterset Kids! is a new community initiative bringing children and families together through outdoor play, neighborhood friendships, and family fun.
Winterset Kids! Kickoff Day
Our official launch party! Come meet the neighbors, run around on the lawn, and help shape what Winterset Kids! becomes.
- Kickball
- Sidewalk chalk art
- Bubbles
- Scavenger hunt
- Lawn games
- Parent meet & greet
- Free play time
- Community survey station
Date and time will be announced soon. Check back here for updates.
What to bring
- Water bottle
- Lawn chair
- Sunscreen
- Your neighborhood spirit!
Trunk or Treat
Neighbors pop their trunks, deck them out in Halloween spirit, and kids trick-or-treat car to car. Costumes welcome, candy provided, smiles guaranteed.
Not hosting? Come trick-or-treat with us. Everyone's welcome.
Cookies, Cocoa & Cheer
Our holiday gathering for the whole family. Grab a cocoa, get creative, and spend the afternoon making memories with the neighbors.
- Cookie decorating
- Ornament making
- Christmas card kits
- Hot cocoa bar
- Holiday photo booth
Your RSVP helps us plan enough treats and supplies for everyone.
You pick our next event!
Tap the one your family would love most. Results update live, so you can see what the neighborhood is excited about.
Live resultsGrowing up with friends next door
Winterset Kids! started with a simple wish: that every kid in our neighborhood has a friend just down the street. Someone to ride bikes with, trade chalk drawings with, and wave to at the bus stop.
So we create reasons for kids to come outside and play together. Free, hands-on events where kids meet new friends, build confidence, and discover that their neighborhood is full of people cheering them on.
Our goalCreating a neighborhood where children know each other, parents know each other, and friendships grow naturally through play.
Know your neighbors
Put names to faces and turn the people next door into people you can count on.
Build friendships
Kids find their crew, parents find their village, and nobody has to feel like the new family for long.
Create together
Neighbors share their creative talents, from crafting to baking, to make every event something special.
Keep kids safe
Our events are designed for families together, in familiar places, surrounded by people who look out for one another.
These aren't drop-off events. They're family events, made for grown-ups and kids to enjoy side by side.
Photos from past events
Smiles, crafts, and new friends from our Winterset Kids! get-togethers.
Want to help?
Volunteer opportunities are available for every event. Bake, craft, host a trunk, run a game station, or help set up. Every helping hand makes it more fun.