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Visit KidZone! for crafts, play zone, shows, and the History Adventure Area!

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KidZone Crafts and Shows

Young children their parents sitting and listening to the presenter at JG's Reptile Road Show. The logo of the show, visible on the presenter's shirt and a dark green reptile crate, shows a silhouette of a tortoise, and the crate additionally includes silhouettes of a snake and a gecko.

Saturday, Sep 18

Noon – 6 pm: Paint and Plant Nature planting for kids
Noon – 6 pm: Inflatable Obstacle Course (FREE)
Noon – 6 pm: Inflatable Bounce House for smaller children
Noon – 5 pm: Climbing Wall (FREE)
Noon – 5 pm: Face Painting

1:00 pm: John Measner Magic Show
2:30 pm: DPDA Action & Beats Dance Demonstration
4:00 pm: JG’s Reptile Show

Kids standing at a table collecting supplies for their corn husk dolls from the facilitator. The available supplies are a colorful array that includes various fabrics, cords, and other craft supplies.

Sunday, Sep 19

Noon – 6 pm: Petting Zoo, sponsored by the Des Plaines Community Foundation
Noon – 6 pm: Inflatable Obstacle Course (FREE) 
Noon – 5 pm: Climbing Wall 
Noon – 5 pm: Face Painting

1:00pm Nanny Nikki
2:30pm Bucket Drums & Boomwhackers Demonstration
4:00pm TwistiCity Giant Bubble Show

Three kids with huge smiles on their faces at the bottom of a three-laned slide

History Adventure Area

Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5 pm

See history come to life, make a corn husk doll and other historical crafts for free, and stock up on the latest Des Plaines merchandise!

Three women holding corn husk dolls