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CenterFest for Kids

CenterFest returns this fall with lots of new activities for the little ones.

The 35 year old street festival will be held the weekend of September 20-21 near the Downtown Durham YMCA. Kids’ activities led by the Durham Arts Council include Paint Like Picasso, Magical Music, and Jazzy Jewelry Kids. James Lim, of Immense Events and CenterFest Event Coordinator, confirms that these activities are free for festival visitors.

Other activities, such as Paint Savvy face painting, train rides, and a moon bounce, have a small fee.

Performers your kids won’t want to miss:
Bull City Gymnastics
Bouncing Bulldogs
Sandbox
Encore Dance
Barriskill Dance

Several local nonprofit groups will have exhibits, including the Girl Scouts, the Fire Department, Durham’s Partnership for Children, churches, and political parties. Most of these will have stickers, magnets, and other giveaways in addition to information on programs for kids.

A $4 donation per person is suggested at the gate.

Remembering from last year, if the weather is warm, it gets hot on the asphalt and there’s little shade and seating. Bring a water bottle and strollers for the little ones, too.

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