Get Ready for Children’s Day 2026 on Sunday, May 3!

PORTSMOUTH — Get ready as the children of the Seacoast take over Downtown Portsmouth as, once again, Pro Portsmouth presents Children’s Day! Set to take place on Sunday, May 3rd from Noon – 4:00pm, this “kid-friendly” event features the Block Party and performances on Pleasant Street. Using the activity map and legend, families follow the alphabet all over Downtown where they can enjoy a variety of crafts, games, and interactive activities in many of the shops and restaurants.

Entertainment at the Block Party on Pleasant features Bryson Lang, Juggler Extraordinaire!, Musical Fun with Friend Andrea, and Movin’ & Groovin’ with musician, TJ Wheeler.

Support For Children’s Day comes from: 2026 Program Partners, Mass General Brigham/Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Lonza, and Ocean Properties, as well as event sponsors Treehouse Toys, G.Willikers, ad cetera, Blue Dolphin, and the Kiwanis Club of the Seacoast.

Interested in supporting this event? Go to: https://givebutter.com/oRUMC5

Thanks go out to the City of Portsmouth, City Manager, Karen Conard, and the various City Departments for their support of Children’s Day.

The Children’s Day map will be available at the event and can be downloaded/printed on the Pro Portsmouth website: https://proportsmouth.org/childrens-day-map/

All Children’s Day information, including Street Closures & Parking can be found at https://proportsmouth.org/events/childrens-day/

About Pro Portsmouth:

Pro Portsmouth, Inc. is a 501c (3) organization serving the Seacoast area. Its Mission is to promote the arts, culture, history and community of the area through such events as Children’s Day, Market Square Day Festival & 10K Road Race, Summer in the Street and First Night Portsmouth. For more information on the group, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.proportsmouth.org or call 603-433-4398.