KSF Holiday Hangout
A Christmas Celebration of Friendship, Fun & Inclusion!
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM Location: University City United Methodist Church
Get ready for a festive evening of Christmas fun with your KennedyStrong friends!
The Holiday Hang Out is a special three-hour gathering for kids, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), along with their siblings and friends of all abilities. We’ll celebrate the holiday season with food, music, crafts, games, and fun activities designed to build friendships, encourage teamwork, and create lasting memories.
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Music & Holiday Fun — Enjoy festive music and a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
🎨 Christmas Crafts & Activities — Get creative with holiday-themed projects.
🎲 Games & Group Activities — Have fun, work together, and make new friends.
🍕 Pizza Dinner & Snacks — Enjoy dinner and refreshments with your friends.
❤️ Friendship & Inclusion — Build meaningful connections and celebrate the season together.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: University City United Methodist ChurchRegistration: Please register at kennedy strong.org.
Cost: $30 per participant, including pizza dinner, and $10 for each additional sibling.
🎄 SPACES ARE LIMITED!
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Christmas, reconnect with friends, make new memories, and help save Santa’s big night!
Come for the fun. Stay for the friendships. Join the mission. Save Christmas!
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Open to kids, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their siblings and friends of all abilities.
Special programming: Participants ages 14–25+ will have the opportunity to participate in The Grinch’s Great Christmas Heist, a holiday-themed mystery adventure featuring scavenger hunts, escape puzzles, and team challenges.
This is a parent drop-off event. KennedyStrong volunteers will engage with participants through activities, encouragement, connection, and supervision to help create a safe and inclusive experience.
🎁 SPECIAL MISSION FOR AGES 14–25+!
🟢 THE GRINCH'S GREAT CHRISTMAS HEIST
A Holiday Mystery Adventure: Who Done It?
The Grinch has struck Santa’s workshop, and Christmas is in danger!
In this Christmas-themed Who Done It? adventure, our older KennedyStrong participants will become members of the KennedyStrong Christmas Rescue Team and work together to save Christmas!
The Grinch has sneaked into Santa’s workshop and stolen four essential items. Without them, Santa may not be able to deliver presents on Christmas Eve!
🎄 THE FOUR STOLEN ITEMS
🎅 1. Santa’s Magic Bag
Without it, Santa has nowhere to put all the presents for delivery!
📜 2. The Naughty and Nice List
Without the list, Santa won’t know which gifts belong to which children!
🔑 3. The Toy Factory Key
Without it, the elves can’t get into the factory to finish preparing the toys!
🛷 4. The Sleigh Key
Without it, Santa can’t start his sleigh and deliver the presents!
🕵️ YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT...
Santa is calling on YOU to help rescue Christmas!
The KennedyStrong Christmas Rescue Team must follow the Grinch’s trail, uncover clues, solve escape puzzles, complete scavenger hunts, and conquer group challenges to recover all four stolen items.
Participants will need to work together, think creatively, communicate with teammates, and put their problem-solving skills to the test.
Can your team outsmart the Grinch and recover all four items before the Christmas Eve countdown reaches zero?
The fate of Christmas is in your hands!
Expect mystery, teamwork, laughter, and plenty of Grinch-inspired surprises!