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John Muir Health Sponsors KidFest 2008
Grab some sunblock, round up the kids and join John Muir Health for a weekend of family fun at the 19th annual KidFest.
Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24, 25 and 26, 2008, at Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord, KidFest is a three-day, family-focused event that features entertainment and activities for families with children ages two to twelve. John Muir Health is proud to return to KidFest as presenting sponsor.
KidFest offers hundreds of activities including face painting, balloon twisting, karaoke, carnival games, sports and art activities and performances. Highlights include:- Patrick from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants - KidFest visitors will have the chance to meet this year's special guest, SpongeBob Square Pants® best friend, Patrick
- Community Center Stage - Features a wide variety of performances from groups including the children's choir of Uganda (Matsiko), Samantha Samuels Kabaret for Kids, Irish dancers, local gymnastics clubs, cheerleaders and more
- Wildlife Wendy's Tropical Birds - Wildlife Wendy, who has been seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, will perform with her birds
- Paul "Dizzy Hips" Blair - World Record holder for hula hoop performs on the KidFest Fun Stage and shows how exercise can be fun in the John Muir Health booth
- Circus Imagination - Ringmaster Raintree turns kids into circus stars
- Zappo the Magician - Zappo will amaze the crowds with his magic show
- Hands-On Activity Centers - Offer a variety of hand-on activities for kids including art activities, sport activities and the chance to learn about our community
John Muir Health will have five booths at KidFest, with handouts, fun giveaways, and educational activities, encouraging everyone to lead a healthy lifestyle.
KidFest hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and tickets are only $5 per person, which includes all park activities and entertainment. Kids under age two and seniors 65+ are free. Visitors who bring a can of food for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties will receive a $1 discount on admission.
For more information and show times, call the KidFest Hotline at (925) 671-3287 or visit www.KidFestConcord.com.
(Posted April 18, 2008)