BESTIVAL KIDS!
Bring the kids to Bestival and enjoy our interactive Kid's Space! Enjoy music making, make and take crafts, face painting, kid vendors, and more! Find all the action at the intersection of Belmont and Claremont streets.
10am-1pm
Visit KW Gymnastics on Claremont Ave to have some fun and try out gymnastics in an interactive play area!
Being in operation for over 50 years, KW Gymnastics is a home to over 3000 athletes a year and is a leader in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. Located in the Victoria Hills area, KW Gymnastics is a not-for-profit organization, offering a variety of quality classes for extremely competitive prices! From parent and tot classes to adult sessions, and recreational opportunities to competitive programs, KW Gymnastics is a gym like no other.
EarlyON WATERLOO "LOOSE PARTS" PLAY
10am-4pm
EarlyON Waterloo Region is excited to be part of Bestival this year! Come visit us at the “loose parts” tent in the Children's Area. What are “loose parts” you wonder? “Loose parts are natural objects or materials which provide children with endless opportunities to build on their play”. Children learn through play and are encouraged to explore materials that support creativity, problem solving and mathematical behaviours. At EarlyON, our early learning environments are set up for open-ended exploration that supports these growing skills which are foundational for literacy and instill a love of learning. We are bringing this play opportunity to Bestival this year, we invite families to stop by and play with us!
Facebook and Twitter: @EarlyONWR, Instagram: earlyonwr
10am-6pm
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Join Artshine for a fun and creative Make n’ Take activity!
Artshine was founded to share the joy of creating art with children and adults across Canada. Founder Paul Field is an artist and entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping others live better lives through art!
12pm-2pm
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Meet the Dragon of Whimsy as it makes its way around our Children's Area for photos and fun.
Creatures of Whimsy is an upcoming show by Drew Ripley Entertainment at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre is a whimsical world of impossible creatures where our zookeeper provides care and maintenance resulting in ridiculous results. Learn more here.
10am-6pm
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Make your own seed bomb from seeds, paper and dirt!
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Nancy's Creations and Seeds is a social enterprise bringing local urban gardening knowledge and resources to help create food sustainability, improve mental health and reduce waste through eco crafts.
2pm-4pm
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KW Junk Music engages communities to create music out of instruments made out of material diverted from landfills and recycling plants.
Join them at Bestival in the Children's Area from 2-4pm!