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Have a blast with the family at the annual Kid’s Fest. Enjoy sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food, and more. Onsite registration is cashless. In the event of inclement weather, Kid’s Fest will be canceled and a full refund will be issued.

Registration
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. There will be cashless on-site registration the day of the event. 

Ticket Prices
Pre-Registration: $8 per child (2-12 years of age)  
Day of Event (on-site): Cashless or online $10 per child (2-12 years of age) 

How to register for the event
Online – Buy your tickets online to enter the event through the Pre-Registered Lane (Printed ticket or receipt on your phone required at gate). 
Day of Event – Cashless admission (online) only.
For more information contact: Amy Patton at apatton@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-4718. 

2024 Schedule (New schedule coming soon)

11-11:45am - Magician Ben Corey

11:45am-noon - East Howard Jaguars Cheer

12:15-12:45pm - Kangaroo Kids (precision jump rope)

12:55-1:10pm - Dance Connections Inc.

Entertainment 
11 am-2pm - DJ SUPERHERO (located by the outside pavilion) 

Egg Hunt Schedule
1:30pm - School Age Children (6-12 yrs) - Field 3
1:45pm - Preschool Age Children (2-5 yrs) - Field 2

Inflatable Locations 
Emerald Falls Dual Lane Slide (3 yrs+) - Inside 
Astro Jump (2 yrs+) - Carnival 
Mickey Mouse Playground (2-4 yrs) - Blacktop 
Double Hoops Basketball - Carnival 
Freaky Frog Slide (2 yrs+) - Pre-School (Ballfield 1) 
Obstacle Course (3 yrs+) - Inside 
Fire and Ice Dual Slide (5 yrs+) - School-Age (Ballfield 2) 

2024 Food vendors

The following vendors will be onsite selling food.

Where can I park to go to the event?
The following parking lots will be open for event parks:

Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (limited parking)
5001 Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Long Gate Park N Ride
4951 Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Howard High School*
8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

*Additional Parking and Shuttles will be available the day of event.

Refund Policy
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, a full refund will be provided. All other customer refund requests will not be granted after April 19, 2025.
 
Inclement Weather/Program Status Information: 
Events, Trips, Childcare, Therapeutic Recreation, 
Some Sports and Outdoor Recreation 410-313-4451

Date
April 19, 2025
Time
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location
Meadowbrook Park

5001 Meadowbrook Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21043
United States

Department/Office
Price
$8.00

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