Last year’s inaugural Kids Fest was such a hit that we’re bringing it back again this year! After the $1 family movies at Lars Hockstad Wednesday-Saturday at 9:30 am, join us on the beautiful lawn outside for games, arts and crafts, performances, sports, bubbles, music, tiny tots area, family comfort station, food, give aways, misting tents courtesy of Team Bobs, and much more.

The Northern Michigan Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is even creating Thor’s castle for the kids to explore!

Kids Fest takes over the lawn outside Lars Hockstad Auditorium Wednesday, August 1 – Saturday, August 4 from 11 am to 2 pm.

Bring some sunscreen and kids ready to have fun—the water and entertainment are on us!

DAILY ACTIVITES:
Thor’s Castle, Yoga, Bubble Station, Face Painting, Balloons, Caricatures, Family Comfort Station, Tiny Tot Play Area, Fun Healthy Food, Giant Chess, Misting Tent

WEDNESDAY, August 1:
Sponsored by The Children’s House

• Film: Circus Dreams (Ages 7-12), 9:30 am, Lars Hockstad Auditorium
  A fascinating documentary about Circus Smirkus, the only traveling youth circus in the US, comprised of the finest young performers on a summer tour
• Theme: The Importance of Sound
  Sound Tracks and Sound Effects
• Arts & Crafts: Trapeze Squeeze Gizmos
• Activity Tent: Musical Petting Zoo
• Lawn Fun: Pots & Pans Drum Studio
• Movie Set Trailer: Green Screen
• Stage (Free Performances):
  11 am – Tom Kauffman’s Musical Petting Zoo
  12 noon – Magdalen
  12:30 pm – Josee
  1 pm – Traverse Symphony Orchestra
  1:30 pm – Lunnappi
  1:45 pm – Storytelling

THURSDAY, August 2: 
Sponsored by Munson Medical Center

• Film: Magic Piano & Other Kids’ Shorts (Ages 3-8), 9:30 am, Lars Hockstad Auditorium
  A collection of short films from all over the world featuring the masterwork “Magic Piano,” about a young girl traveling the world to find her far-away father.
• Theme: Performance Day
  Healthy Performers and Safe Stunts
• Arts & Crafts: Piano Keyboards
• Activity Tent: Eat Your Healthy Colors
• Lawn Fun: Safety City; Fencing Club
• Movie Set Trailer: Green Screen
• Stage (Free Performances):
  11 am – Coast Guard Presents a Safe Diving Demo
  11:30 am – Bike Helmet Safety
  12 noon – CGS Variety Show
  1 pm – Karate
  1:15 pm – Stuffee
  1:30 pm – Fit For You Zumba

FRIDAY, August 3:
Sponsored by Party Giant

• Film: The Crocodiles (Ages 10-15), 9:30 am, Lars Hockstad Auditorium
  For Tweens this year, we’ve got the German equivalent of “The Goonies,” a blockbuster hit from across the ocean about a group of friends.
• Theme: The Power of Imagination
  Screenplays and Stories
• Arts & Crafts: Stick Puppets & Megaphones
• Activity Tent: Live Story Telling
• Lawn Fun: Science Demo; DJ Lisa
• Movie Set Trailer: Flip Books
• Stage (Free Performances):
  11 am: Little Artshram Puppet Show
  11:45 am – Paul Fico
  12 noon – Marissa Hammond
  12:30 pm – Parker Hetrick
  1 pm – The Archipelago Project, assorted performers and bucket drumming

SATURDAY, August 4:
Sponsored Trattoria Stella

• Film: Legends of Valhalla: Thor (Ages 3-8), 9:30 am, Lars Hockstad Auditorium
  A delightful and original animated take on the story of young Thor, crafter over the course of seven years in Iceland, perfect for superheroes of all ages.
• Theme: Performance Day
  Healthy Performers and Safe Stunts
• Arts & Crafts: Crowns & Masks
• Activity Tent: Costumes
• Lawn Fun: Set Design Studio
• Movie Set Trailer: Make Up
• Stage (Free Performances):
  11 am - Central Drumline
  11:30 am – Ellie McPherson
  12 noon – Tongue Family Music and Dancing
  12:45 pm – JP Bullock and Emily Bostwick
  1 pm – Zippity 2 Dads