Come experience what Howard County Recreation & Parks has to offer your children at Kid’s Fest at Meadowbrook Park! This exciting event features an egg hunt, sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food, and much more. Bring the whole family and enjoy fun for all ages. 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 [email protected] or 410-313-4718.
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 March 31, 2023.
Inclement Weather/Program Status Information:
Events, Trips, Childcare, Therapeutic Recreation,
Some Sports and Outdoor Recreation 410-313-4451
- Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
- Flair Cuisine
- Kona Ice
- Malik’s Mobile Ice Cream
- Mardi Gras Tyme
- Tasty Treats and More
- Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
- Jenos Steaks
- Lattimore’s Funnel Cakes
(More to be announced)
Do parents also need to register for the event?
No, only participants between the ages of 2-12 need to be enrolled for the event.
I missed the cut off for pre-registration. Will we be able to purchase tickets the day of the event?
Yes, we will continue to sell tickets online only; tickets will be $10 day of the event. It is highly encouraged to pre-register for the event for a quicker entrance into the activities.
If it rains, do I get a refund?
If there is inclement weather the event will be canceled, and a full refund will be provided.
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
Additional Parking and Shuttles will be available the day of event. Please check the website closer to the event date.
Is parking an additional cost?
No, event parking is free.
