Flint Hills 2012 International Children's Festival

The Flint Hills 2012 International Children's Festival is this Saturday, June 2nd 10AM-5PM and Sunday, June 3rd from 11AM-5PM.

The parks around the Ordway in downtown St. Paul come alive this weekend with free arts activities, art exhibitions and music & dance performances [inside and outside].  The best part, all outdoor activities are FREE.  

Click here for a schedule and description of all indoor and outdoor performances happening this weekend.   Performances are in all forms: music, dance, and even puppetry. 

There are more than two dozen art making activities within the tents sponsored by different Education Partners. These different activities are educational, interactive and will encourage creativity for your older babies.  

Other outdoor events include: ARTmoves parade [1:00 on Saturday], butterfly garden, the ARTgarden [which includes different story times throughout each day] , food trucks and tents, balloon artist, magicians, henna and face painters.

Even if your baby is too little to participate in any of the activities, they should love the sounds, vibrant colors and activity downtown.  It is great to expose babies to all types of cultures and music!