Sept. 26-27
Howard Park

Kids Zone

Presented by the University of Notre Dame

Kid Zone Schedule

Explore different regions of the world in a kids-first atmosphere. Look forward to musical performances, friendly competitions, and learning more about the world around us over by the Tire Rack Pond.

Saturday, September 27

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 28

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Activities

Passport Program

The goal of the Passport Program is to guide children through their journey across each booth. Kids will receive a “passport” at the ISE table, which they will carry with them as they visit each vendor station. Each table will have a unique stamp that kids can collect in their passport.  

Region

Vendor

Purpose / Activity

North America

SJCPL

(St. Joseph County Public Library)

Cultural stories, games, and crafts highlighting North American heritage.

South America

El Campito

Interactive activities introducing Latin American traditions and Spanish language elements.

Africa

Boys & Girls Club

Engaging crafts and storytelling showcasing African culture and community life.

Passport Table

ISE 

(Intercultural Student Experiences)

Passport check-in and stamping station; serves as the “travel hub” for kids to begin their global journey.

Global

COSB Civic Innovation

Hands-on exhibits promoting civic engagement, innovation, and global citizenship.

Global

Indiana Dinosaur Museum

Fun, educational dinosaur exhibit exploring prehistoric life across various continents.

Sole Art Sneaker Art Competition

Sponsored by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County.

Creativity steps into the spotlight with the Sole Art Sneaker Art Competition. Watch talented young artists transform sneakers into bold, colorful works of art right inside the Kids Zone. Cheer them on as they compete for an unforgettable prize: a trip to the Men’s Basketball Final Four. Come get inspired and see how imagination meets style.

The next Sneaker Art Competition, “South Bend Sole Art Competition,” sponsored by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, will take place at South Bend Fusion Fest on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, starting at 2PM both days.

Future competitors can sign up to participate at www.sbvpa.org/soleart 🔗

Sponsors

university of notre dame logo
community foundation of St. Joseph county logo

Thank you to our Kids Zone station partners!

Image that reads "Public Library St. Joe County"
city of south bend seal.
Image that reads "IDM Indiana Dinosaur Museum" with a green dinosaur behind the text