Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services celebrates March as National Youth Arts Month by bringing kids, creativity and diversity to the community at the 25th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day March 3.
Kent Kids’ Arts Day is family favorite that takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kent Commons, located at 525 4th Ave. N., across the street from Kent Station.
This day-long festival features 14 hands-on art projects led by professional artists and geared for kids ages 4 to 14. Featured hands-on projects include Hands in Wax, Sew a Bean Bag, Sumi Painting, Recycled Robots and Tapestry Weaving.
Local school groups and community dance studios entertain attendees with multicultural music and dance. Other activities include face painting, a toddler play area, “Big Blue,” the mobile/recreation bus, Junk Music Playstation and the Wall of Words.
Concessions will be provided by Rocco’s Dogs and Sturgis Sweets Kettle Korn.
Admission to Arts Day is $10 per child and includes all hands-on art projects. Children under two years old are not charged an entry fee.
Kids’ Day is presented by the Kent Arts Commission and Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department with partial funding from 4Culture, Washington State Arts Commission, Kent Lions Club and Kent Community Foundation.
For more information, visit www.kentarts.com or call 235-856-5050.
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