44th Anniversary 2008
THURSDAY September 18  -  6 pm – 9 pm
FRIDAY September 19 - Kid's Day  10 am- 1 pm
FRIDAY September 19 - 4 pm- 9 pm
SATURDAY September 20  -10 am – 9 pm
SUNDAY September 21 -  11 am – 6 pm


Kid's Day 2007

VENUE LOCATION CURRICULAR FOCUS PROGRAM
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Main Stage Literacy & Music Program on Safety Topics
Stranger awareness, bicycle safety, safety habits at home
15 minute program presented every 1/2 hour
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Main Stage Area Safety, grade K-2 Demonstrations and exhibits
Charlotte Fire Department Main Stage Area Safety, grade K-1 Demonstrations and exhibits
Children's Theatre of Charlotte Carolina Clown Stage Social Studies, grade K-5 Get Dramatic! Kids of all ages will participate in hilarious theatre games and challenges. Get ready to flex your acting muscles!
Hands On Art Area
sponsored by Festival in the Park
Carolina Clown Stage Art Easel drawing for Picasso wannabes….FREE!!
Magician Stage
hosted by United Magicians' Association
near Whittington Field
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Art Display near Whittington Field & Princeton Blvd. Drama & Character Education
Dave Reinhardt, Storyteller Bridge at Nature Museum Literacy & Music Storytelling & Music
Carolina Raptor Center Sugar Creek Science, grade K-5 "Predators from the Sky" See live hawks & owls & learn about their importance to humans and the environment.
Master Gardeners & 4-H Science, grade K-5 Grow your own Veggies
MCP&R Division of Natural Resources Science, grade K-5 Presentations on the Wildlife of Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Folk Society Concession Alley Literacy & Music Storyteller, Guitarist, Accordion, and much more!
PLEASE NOTE: For pony rides, train rides, moonbounce, etc. there is a charge.

Festival in the Park is designed to promote and stimulate interest in the arts in a family-oriented atmosphere.  Kids Day is an educational event providing the opportunity for all to see, hear, and learn.

Festival in the Park is at Freedom Park in Charlotte, September 20- 23, 2007.  All student activities will be open each day of the Festival in the Park--please let parents know that this is a educational family event as well as a great school outing.


Festival in the Park * 1409 East Boulevard * Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704.338.1060 * Fax: 704.338.1061
E-Mail: festival@FESTIVALinthePARK.org * Site by: EyeBenders