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2009 Kid's Activities

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Childrens Activities 2009

Free and fun children's activities are always a part of the AutumnFest experience, and 2009 promises to be something special!

Fun for the whole family! Come have a great family day at the Autumnfest

Saturday, October 24th


10am–10:30 am at the Main Stage

AutumnFest begins with our annual Costume Parade!
Open to all children in costume, the parade forms at the gazebo. There, you’ll meet this year’s Grand Marshalls Shrek and Fiona and parade through the grounds, following the beat of bagpiper John Quinn. The parade ends at the Children’s Activities Area with performances, arts and crafts, face painting and more! Wear your costume and join the fun!

10am-6pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Heidi Carpenter – Puppeteer
Heidi will display her wonderful puppets, with many of her creations for sale. She will also set up an area for children to make paper bag puppets, and will bring cardboard stages for kids to put on their own puppet shows!

10am-6pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Young Chef's Academy
Come by the Young Chef’s Academy table and make edible spiders! Suitable for all children (accommodations will be made for those who have peanut allergies). We’re sure you’ll love these deliciously creepy treats.

10am–6pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Snakes!
Animal South (www.animalsouth.com), the source for information, education, and conservation of the reptiles of Georgia and the Southeast, brings native Georgia harmless and venomous snakes for a fun and safe learning experience for everyone!

10am–6pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Avondale Patillo Methodist Church
Fun kid’s activities including simple crafts, newspaper hats, clay and a creative picture. Come create some fun!

10am–6pm at the Children’s Activities Area
The Museum School
The Museum School will be handing out information on the new Charter School scheduled to open Fall of 2010. Kids can enjoy balloons and face painting, and parents, bring your questions!

1pm–6pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Bahais of Avondale 
Enjoy this children’s craft area!

Sunday, October 25th

12pm-5pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Heidi Carpenter – Puppeteer
Heidi will display her wonderful puppets, with many of her creations for sale. She will also set up an area for children to make paper bag puppets, and will bring cardboard stages for kids to put on their own puppet shows!

12pm-5pm at the Children’s Activities Area
Avondale Patillo Methodist Church
Fun kid’s activities including simple crafts, newspaper hats, clay and a creative picture. Come create some fun!

12pm-5pm at the Children’s Activities Area
The Museum School
The Museum School will be handing out information on the new Charter School scheduled to open Fall of 2010. Kids can enjoy balloons and face painting, and parents, bring your questions!

12 pm – 5 pm at the Children’s Activities AreaBaha’is of Avondale
Enjoy this children’s craft area!

We'll also be joined by:

Friends School of Atlanta
N. Decatur Lion’s Club
Georgia Aquarium



Saturday On the Stage

12:00 - 12:30 pm
The Wren's Nest - Storytelling
Now an official partner of The Museum School, come listen to Wrens Nest rambler Akbar Imhotep spin yarns that will please both grown ups and kids alike.

2:00 pm – 2:30
Young Chef’s Academy Cooking Demonstration (www.YoungChefsAcademy.com)
Join Young Chef Maia Lesperance and her assistant Chef Rachel Coleman as they demonstrate how to make a healthy snack of fruit salsa and homemade cinnamon chips.

4:00 – 4:30
Tricia Bowers
Dance Demonstration

Tricia Bowers has danced for Avondale for many years (and taught many of our kids). She’s always fun and surprising, so come dance with Tricia!

 

Kids dress up for Autumnfest

Pets are welcome at Avondale Autumnfest

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