2011 Kids Zone
The DIY Kids Zone returns! And there are NEW things in store this year. Free shows and activites will run in the Kids Zone both Saturday and Sunday from 12Noon to 6PM. Kids zone is located on the south side of the Ferndale Public Library (off Troy street). Special thanks to our sponsor, Garden Fresh Gourmet, and to Ferndale Public Library for their generous support.
Arts and Scraps
SAT 2PM – 6PM, SUN Noon – 6PM
Fun, hands-on craft projects you can make from recycled materials
Rock Climbing
Closed-toed shoes required
SAT 4PM – 6PM, SUN Noon – 6PM
Yet another way to celebrate rock! The Rock Climbing Wall will allow kids to use their own might to climb to new heights and catch a great view of the fair.
Rock School
SAT & SUN Noon – 3PM
Detroit School of Rock and Pop MusicTM is conducting a “music experience” where kids can watch the pros then jump in to play electric guitars, drum kits, and more.
Extreme Pumpkins
SAT 12:30PM
Extreme Pumpkin Carving Demo with Best Selling Author Tom Nardone of ExtremePumpkins.com – Be there as Tom tries very hard not to sever one of his remaining limbs with his wild assortment of pumpkin-gutting power tools.
In the Library:
SAT 2PM DIY Story time and craft
SAT 3PM Brainstormers: Making learning FUN
Book Sale
SAT 5PM-6PM
Friends of the Ferndale Library Book Sale
Puppet Theater
SAT 1PM
Oakland Country Parks and Rec presents this popular pastime – a great way to take a break to sit, chill and enjoy the show with the kids.
Mini Horses
SAT Noon – 3PM
Mini horses on display! Grooming for a small donation to Camp Casey, helping kids conquer cancer, one NEIGH at a time.
Dunk Tank!
SAT & SUN Noon – 6PM
Dunk Tank with local celebrity dunk-ees, cotton candy and popcorn benefiting Ferndale Public Schools PTA
Tub Submariners
SAT 4PM & SUN 12:30 & 3:30
Live pop music performance for children
Hunters of the Sky
SUN 2PM – 5PM (Showtime: 2-3PM)
From Leslie Science and Nature Center of Ann Arbor: Engaging raptors (ex: hawks, owls and falcons) will demonstrate and model their amazing survival characteristics and techniques. Featuring a live bald eagle!
