Looking for a fun and free activity for kids this summer? For the second year in a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), is excited to announce their partnership with Linda Sessa and Outside the Box Learning Company to deliver an exciting line-up of free family programming throughout the summer at The Track at Suffolk Downs.  Tracktivities will include days dedicated to “The Science of Bubbles”, “Slime, Wonderful Slime!”, “Messy Science” and “Creation Station”. Families are invited to the Paddock at Suffolk Downs from 9:30 am to 11:00 am every Thursday throughout July and August for hands-on science experiments, games, challenges, and more.

Over the past several years, HYM has hosted numerous community-centered events at The Track, as part of its commitment to creatively activating the site throughout the multi-phased build-out of Suffolk Downs. Since 2021, HYM has also opened The Track to the public from dawn-to-dusk daily for residents and visitors to walk, run and play. The Dog Park at Suffolk Downs, located adjacent to The Track, is also available for residents, visitors and their four-legged friends to enjoy.

“We’re excited to bring the Tracktivities back to Suffolk Downs as we continue to actively engage with the local Revere and East Boston communities,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of HYM. “Welcoming families onsite is essential to actualizing our vision of creating an inviting, dynamic, and multigenerational community at Suffolk Downs.”

Each event will happen twice throughout the summer, with the first kicking off on July 11. These events are free to attend but registration is required, and can be accessed online at Eventbrite. Staffing and supplies are limited to 25 children per event. Events are appropriate for children ages 3 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Events are weather dependent, and registrants will be emailed if events are canceled. The schedule is as follows:

The Science of Bubbles – July 11 and August 8

Let’s explore bubbles together! What’s the best bubble solution and how do we make it? How can we make giant bubbles? What elements are needed for the most amazing bubbles? Come explore, experiment and find out the science behind bubbles.

Slime, Wonderful Slime! – July 18 and August 15

What is ooey & gooey, easy to make, and can be any color of the rainbow? Slime, wonderful slime! Let’s use everyday household ingredients and have fun making slime.

Messy Science – July 25 and August 22

Yeast, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, baking soda, cornstarch and water, what do these have in common? They are all usually found in your home and when combined they create crazy reactions! Let’s have fun combining different combinations of ingredients while we uncover some mysteries of science.

Creation Station – August 1 and August 29

Do you love making art, building sculptures, or just seeing what you can create with a little glue, feathers, sticks, and paint? Join us for a fun morning at our Creation Station family event! We’ll provide all the materials—you just bring your imagination!