Afternoon/Night of Ideas

 Afternoon of Ideas – A family-friendly experience designed to welcome youth into the spirit of the event. Through hands-on workshops, playful performances, and creative activities led by artists, educators, and children’s book authors, the daytime program invites curiosity, play, and intergenerational exchange.

Night of Ideas – Spend an evening exploring the ideas, art, and conversations shaping how we move forward collectively. This year’s theme is “Lighting the Way,” which invites our audiences to explore how ideas, creativity, and collective action can illuminate paths forward, helping reveal new ways of thinking and connecting about what’s next, as we look ahead to the next 250 years after the American Declaration of Independence.