kIDS ACTIVITIES
Photos by Mike Shepherd (3), Elizabeth Larson (2), Madelyn Matthews
The Kids Area is Open Daily: Friday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
For ages 10 & under with their caregivers
SPRING 2025 ACTIVITIES:
Story Time: Stephanie Lineberry joins us for Story Time with Characters from Makani Events. Kids Tent, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Parents Circle: Grab your coffee and join other like-minded caregivers at the Parents Lounge for a relaxing morning meet up. This is a great opportunity to share experiences and connect with other Shakori parents. Seedlings & Sprouts Park, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Kids Yoga: Join Amelia in this fun yoga class for all ages. Use breath, movement and imaginative play to start your day off right. Kids Area, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Camp Earth Soul: Discover the magic of nature! Join Camp Counselor Megan for a fun-filled adventure with special crafts, nature play, and moments to care for ourselves and the planet. Gather with us and let your Earth Soul shine! Kids Tent, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am
Move with Me: Capoeira: Explore your rhythm and acrobatic skills with Chris Geddings as you take part in the Brazilian Martial Arts Technique, Capoeira. Kids Area, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm
Tie-Dye & Screen Print: Bring your favorite T-shirt or small prayer flag on Friday to tie-dye with Arlo and the Hempsmith team! Bring it back on Sunday to screen print the Kids Tent logo! Kids Tent: Tie Dye, Friday 1pm; Screen-Printing, Sunday 1pm
Mask-Making: The fabulous women of WINGs will help you get geared up and decked out for the Happiness Parade! Kids Tent, Saturday 1pm
Parade Kick-Off: Join us for the Happiness Parade kick-off with the Bulltown Strutters & WINGs! Children and parents are invited to line up with the WINGs Women at the back of the parade for a fun, fluttering good time! Kids Area, Saturday 2pm
Fox’s Family Fun Hour: Check the activity board for details!
Bubble Adventure: Ahoy! Join Swashbubble, the bubble-blowing pirate, and her first mate, Blunderbubble, for a magical, hands-on adventure! Powered by fairy magic, this fun-filled workshop lets you and your child create bubbles, play games, and enjoy bubble-blasting excitement together! Kids Tent, Friday 2pm
Raving Rowan’s Circus Hour: Join Raving Rowan, performance artist and children’s entertainer, for a fun-filled Circus Hour! Watch amazing tricks performed with the help of Rowan’s assistant, then jump into action and learn some circus skills of your own! Kids Tent, Sunday 2pm
Green Hour with Mad Science: Join us for some FUN hands-on science. Interactive and educational activities for kids with Mad Science! Kids Tent, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3pm
Family Drum Circle: Join Drumming for Wellness NC and Mike Didge as they introduce a collection of world percussion and facilitate a drum circle for the kiddos and family community. Kids Tent, Friday & Saturday 5-6pm
Kids Bazaar:
NEW – Junior and Senior Market Vendors!
Sign up 30 minutes before the Bazaar at the Service Desk under The Big Top.
Junior Market – All items must be handmade by youth 10 & under. (Youth artists may register for space.) Items must sell for $10 or less. Saturday & Sunday 11am
Senior Market – All items must be handmade by youth ages 10 -15. (Youth artists may register for space.) Items must sell for $15 or less. Saturday & Sunday 4pm
Feel free to bring set-ups for your booth. Fabric for on-the-ground display space will be provided.
Email ShakoriHillsKidsTent@gmail.com with questions or for more info.
Kids Activities Schedule
SPRING 2025 activities:
FAMILY CABARET
Daytime activities in the Cabaret Tent are dedicated to families and kids of all ages.
Stop by for fun, educational, family-centered entertainment!
Photo by Elizabeth Larson
Double Dutch & Rhythm: Learn the basics of rope skipping and how it relates to rhythm. You will be celebrated and encouraged as you give both jumping and turning a try. This is a no-pressure experience for everyone—beginners to experts! Facilitated by Shirley Thoms, Joyce Thoms & Friends of Living Arts Collective. Cabaret Tent, Friday 10:15am
Compost Theatre: Compost Theatre will delight audiences of all ages with a lively mix of skits, songs and dance—bringing nature’s favorite recycling method to life! Get ready to laugh, learn and leave inspired to become the best composter you can be. We dare you not to giggle! Cabaret Tent, Friday 11:45am
Newfound Gap Band: Meet Newfound Gap Band—a powerhouse trio of young siblings, Bayla, Sylvie, and Judah Davis, whose love for traditional bluegrass shines through in every note. With talent far beyond their years, they’ve graced the stages of Roosterwalk, MerleFest, IBMA and more. Their high-energy set will deliver blistering bluegrass tunes with pure heart and skill. Catch them now before they inevitably take the big stage! Cabaret Tent, Saturday 10:45am
Little River Cloggers: For over 30 years, Durham’s Little River Cloggers have been keeping the tradition of Appalachian clogging alive. Featuring dancers aged 6 to 20, this talented troupe brings history to life with high-energy footwork and engaging storytelling. Experience the rhythm and heritage of this beloved Southern art form! Cabaret Tent, Saturday 12:15pm
Music Lab with Mr. Steve: Join beloved local musician Steve Muñoz for a fun, interactive music discovery experience! Music Lab with Mr. Steve features live music, sing-alongs, hands-on instrument play, and storytelling—perfect for kids of all ages looking to explore the magic of music. Cabaret Tent, Sunday 11:30am
School of Rock – Chapel Hill: The future of rock is here! School of Rock is a music school providing young local musicians with opportunities in the music industry, offering one-on-one lessons that blossom into full band performances. Catch their talented youth performing both classic and contemporary tracks that’ll get crowds young and old shouting and swaying along to these timeless hits. Be sure to bring a little extra energy this time for their Carson’s Grove Stage debut! Carson’s Grove, Sunday 12:30pm