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.
2025 Schedule
11-11:45am - Magic show by Creative Magic Camp Director 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
Obstacle Course Extreme (3 yrs+) - Blacktop
Double Hoops Basketball - Carnival
Double Funnel Slide Slide (2 yrs+) - Pre-School (Ballfield 1)
Escape Artist Obstacle Course (3 yrs+) - Inside
Fire and Ice Dual Slide (5 yrs+) - School-Age (Ballfield 2)
2025 Food vendors
The following vendors will be onsite selling food.
- Travelin’ Toms Coffee
- Tasty Treats and More
- Kona Ice
- Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
- Flair Cuisine
- Jeno’s Steaks
- Malik’s Ice Cream Mobile
- Wanna Pizza This
Where can I park to go to the event?
The following parking lots will be open for event parks:
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (accessible parking available on first-come, first-serve basis; limited parking)
5001 Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Long Gate Park N Ride (limited parking)
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. Shuttles will start at 10:30am and the last shuttles will depart the event venue at 2:30pm.
Event Venue Details
The site is in a natural environment with natural elements. There are limited sidewalks throughout the venue limiting accessibility for wheelchair and scooter users. Venue surfaces are dirt, grass and concrete with varied slopes. Additionally, seating may be limited in some areas. The Meadowbrook Athletic Complex Entrance is the most accessible entrance. Accessible parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in front of Meadowbrook Athletic Complex. Additional questions or accessibility assistance please contact 410-313-4628.
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
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