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Brightspeed Partners with Fascinate-U Children's Museum to Provide Free Admission to End of Summer Block Party 

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Fascinate-U Children's Museum is proud to announce Brightspeed as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 End of Summer Block Party, making it possible for families to enjoy the annual celebration with free admission on Saturday, August 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Through Brightspeed's generous investment, more children and families will have the opportunity to experience a day filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and community without the barrier of admission costs. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to enriching educational experiences and strengthening the Fayetteville community.

 “At Brightspeed, we believe that true connectivity goes beyond the network; it’s about empowering the people and places we serve,” said Sabrina Anderson, local marketing manager at Brightspeed. “By supporting spaces like Fascinate-U Children's Museum, we’re helping to create stronger, more connected communities where curiosity, innovation and opportunity can thrive.” 

This year's event, "Capes, Crowns & Chaos: Where Heroes Train, Royals Shine, and Everyone Plays," will transform Fascinate-U into a world of adventure where children can become heroes, royalty, inventors, and explorers for the day. Families can enjoy hero training challenges, royal-themed activities, creative crafts, games, balloon art, face painting, fairy hair, food trucks, a treasure dig, castle building, a foam party, a gaming truck, and many other hands-on experiences designed to inspire imagination and learning. 

"At Fascinate-U, we believe every child deserves opportunities to learn, imagine, and play," said Amanda Jekel, Executive Director of Fascinate-U Children's Museum. "We are incredibly grateful to Brightspeed for investing in our community and helping remove financial barriers so more families can experience a day of discovery together. Their partnership allows us to welcome every family who wants to celebrate the end of summer with us." 

The End of Summer Block Party has become one of Fascinate-U's signature annual events, bringing together hundreds of families each year to celebrate creativity, exploration, and community before the start of a new school year. By providing free admission, Brightspeed is helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of hands-on play and discovery, regardless of financial circumstances.

Families are encouraged to mark their calendars and join Fascinate-U on Saturday, August 8, for an afternoon of imagination, hands-on fun, and community celebration. 

For more information about the End of Summer Block Party, visit www.fascinate-u.com. 

About Fascinate-U Children's Museum 

Fascinate-U Children's Museum connects young minds to their future through interactive experiences rooted in role-playing, creativity, and fun. Through hands-on exhibits and programs, we introduce children from birth to twelve years old to the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), helping them explore who they are and how the world works.

 About Brightspeed 

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and with assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed provides broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 7.3 million homes and businesses. Our 4,000 employees are committed to building a future where more communities benefit from a more connected life, deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes being connected as simple as it should be. For more information, please visit www.brightspeed.com.