Family Programming at the Institute!

Saturday, October 10th – Sunday, October 11th

Political Poster Project

• • It’s election year! Draw your own campaign poster for a cause that inspires you.

Saturday, October 24th

Kid Convention

Launch your campaign, advocate for a cause, and don’t forget to vote at the 2026 Kid Convention at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate!

Activities include:

• Future Senator: Debate and vote on whether the federal government should make the school day longer.
• Mock Election
• Campaign Button Making
• My Senator and Me story time in Senator Kennedy’s office.

And more!

Free Admission! Register for Kid Convention

Wednesday, November 11th

Thank You Cards for Veterans

• • Join us on Veteran’s Day to create thank you cards for veterans in local VA hospitals.

Saturday, November 14th – Sunday, November 15th

Design Your Own Senate Office

• • A Senator’s office is an important place for work and collaboration. What would be in your office? Channel your inner interior designer!

Saturday, December 12th – Sunday, December 13th

Campaign Button Making

• • Choose a cause you care about and create your own campaign button that you can wear with pride!