Children’s Festival

The Children’s Festival May 9, 2020

Historic Smithville hosts a Children’s event every Spring. It is a day full of family fun and activities for all ages! 

Because of the current concerns about public safety, the Children’s Festival will be cancelled.

  • Canceled :May 9, 2020  Mark your calendar for May 8, 2021

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Popcorn, face-painting, animals, train rides, and games are just some of the events to look forward to! Admission to the Children’s Festival is free, while there are some free activities, others will have a small fee.

 this is the 2019 schedule, the 2020 schedule will be posted closer to the event, but this will give you a great idea of what to expect! * 

10:00             Author • Story Teller… Marie     

10:30             Author • Story Teller… Lady Hawke

11:00             Showtime Preforming Arts

12:30            Cape May Zoo-2-U

1:30               Yoga, Garden State Academy

2:00              Sack Races

2:30               Cape May Zoo-2-U

3:30               Dance Forum South (free)

All Day Children’s Activities…

  • Free… Shells (children under 12) from “Shell We” • Games-Games-Games • 4-H Clubs

Plus (fees)…

  • Pottery • Face Painting •Train and carousel rides  • Crafts  • Pottery Painting  and  Children’s activities & vendors

With all of these events and activities, Historic Smithville also has over 60 shoppes and 7 eateries and of course the carousel, train and paddle boats… this is sure to be a fun time for everyone!