A little over a hundred people gathered at the Blank Space Community Center in Morrisville for a lively and festive leprechaun hunt on March 8. Families with children eagerly participated in a whimsical adventure designed to “improve their Leprechaun hunting skills,” said Jenn Baker, owner of this community center and the driving force behind the event.
About ten stores in the Gaslight Village Shopping Center and Makefield shops next door to the center joined in on the fun, offering themed crafts, drinks, and activities that contributed to the quest. “As children went around to the different activities, vendors and participating retailers they got to stamp their passport,” Jenn explained.
Children excitedly collected these stamps in their passports as they moved from station to station. One vendor even provided “leprechaun juice,” while others featured specially themed crafts. If participants filled their passports with stamps, they were rewarded with a prize. “They could choose Skittles so they could taste the rainbow or pick out other leprechaun-related prizes.” To enhance the experience, a couple of leprechauns roamed around, adding to the magical atmosphere,” Baker shared.
Inside the community center, young treasure seekers enjoyed a variety of hands-on activities. Three different craft stations were set up, featuring a “make a pot of gold” craft and a rainbow craft. The middle room buzzed with excitement as children built Lego Leprechaun traps, had their faces painted in Lepreachun-themed face art, and took part in a drawing lesson provided by Young Rembrandts. Live music and a book reading session captivated the younger attendees, immersing them further into the spirit of the hunt.
Beyond the Leprechaun Hunt, Baker envisions Blank Space Community Center, which opened March 4, as a hub for creativity and connection. “We want to create a multigenerational space where the community can come together and find their creative spark,” she explained.
The center offers a variety of programs at different price points to ensure accessibility for all families. Proceeds from events like the Leprechaun Hunt help subsidize lower-cost programs, making them more available to families with limited financial resources.
Upcoming events at the center include a National Pet Day celebration on April 12, featuring vendors offering pet care advice, animal-related activities, and an art session where children can paint portraits of their pets.
Other programs in development include drop-in Young Rembrandt classes, Majong classes, an Easter Charcuterie Board workshop, and a new Spiritual Sunday series for adults featuring meditation and other spiritual wellness activities. Additionally, Friday nights are dedicated to tweens and teens with a free game night, where kids can bring their own board games or play those provided by the center. A drop-in ceramics class for the same age group will also be introduced. Summer camps will be open for registration in the coming weeks.
The center is also home to the Lower Bucks Women's Networking Group, which meets every Tuesday morning at 9-10 am to promote professional connections and provide business development insights.
Baker emphasized the center’s broader mission, which includes storytelling workshops designed for all ages. “One of the main concepts of opening this center is to teach my passion of storytelling. It’s a skill that can be taught to a four year old or a ninety-nine-year-old,” she said. “By helping people access and share their core memories, the workshops aim to build confidence and communication skills in a creative and engaging way.”
As the community center continues to evolve, Baker remains committed to making it an inclusive and inspiring space. “I see this evolving as a place that is open to everyone, where people feel safe to come, explore their creativity, and make great connections in the community.”
For more information about Blank Space Community Center, visit www.blankspacecommunitycenter.com.
