Children's Celebration 2025
Celebrate the start of summer with hands-on fun, local performers, and unique experiences for the whole family. Kids can jump on inflatables, dance to live music, and take part in creative activities hosted by community exhibitors, like building with bricks, contributing to a collaborative art project, and so much more. Join the fun on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Island Park. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation.
Event Day Details
Seeking Exhibitors
Local businesses and organizations make this event so much fun! If your organization offers programs or services for kids or pets, you can apply to be part of Children's Celebration.
Participate as a volunteer
Help with Children's Celebration as a volunteer! Volunteers will help with tasks like setting up, decorating, checking in vendors, food service, and more.
Accessibility
Willamalane is committed to making this event accessible and inclusive to all and believes in providing equal opportunities for individuals with various abilities, including those who use wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids.
- Accessible Parking: Convenient accessible parking is available off the B St entrance.
- Calm-Down Area: If you need a quiet, inclusive space at the event, enjoy a dedicated calm-down area with shade, sensory play, and quiet activities.
- Exhibitors and Paths: Exhibitors are along wheelchair-accessible concrete paths throughout the park. Crowd sizes along the paths may vary.
- Surfaces and Transitions: Most activities occur on accessible concrete paths. However, some areas have compact and uneven surfaces, including transitions from concrete to grass.
- Structured Lines: Popular attractions like the bouncy house and face painting have structured lines with clearly marked queues. Wait times may vary based on crowd size.
- Shaded Areas and Open Spaces: Shade is plentiful at this park, including designated quiet areas away from crowds and activities.
Sponsors
Children's Celebration is sponsored by Lithia Toyota of Springfield, Dari Mart, and Ziply Fiber.