Melville, NY - April 13, 2016 - This year’s All Kids Fair had an incredible turnout, smashing previous year’s records of attendance. 2,400 Long Islanders were entertained for the sixth consecutive year on Sunday, April 10at the Melville Marriott.
Having a fun time at the All Kids Fair.
The All Kids Fair is a combination of education and activities expo and health and wellness fair. It offers entertainment choices for toddlers through high school, including kids who have special needs or are gifted. Over 80 exhibitor spaces and 24 kids’ classes provided valuable information for kids and their parents and grandparents. Exhibitors included schools, camps, after school activities, birthday party ideas, college planning, photography, and kids’ products. Some of the classes children shared with their parents and grandparents were archery (the hands-down favorite), crafts, book reading, baby ballet, and GaGa.
Balloon animals for all the kids.
Attendees enjoyed meeting:
- 13 year old recording artist Adiel Torres who appeared in Telemundo’s La Voz Kids (The Voice Kids). Adiel performed on acoustic guitar in English and Spanish.
- QuackerJack from the Long Island Ducks
- A juggler from the Big Apple Circus who entertained one and all
- Clowns who twisted balloons into fun shapes
- Face painters who made the kids look fabulous
QuackerJack of the L.I. Ducks was pumped up.
The All Kids Fair connects businesses and non-profit organizations with children and their families. This year’s All Kids Fair brought back many of last year’s favorite features and added many new ones for the enjoyment of its visitors.
Trace’ Wilkins Francis and characters from her JoJo Bean books entertained the kids.
No-charge opportunities included:
- Popcorn
- Cotton Candy
- Airbrush Tattoos
- Personalized Personal Safety Videos
- Beaded Bracelets
- Crepes
- Photo Booth
- Face painting
- Balloon Animals
- Valet parking
A Young Artist made a lovely painting after being face painted.
72 pounds of food and $280 were collected by The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), who also educated attendees about their services. Those who donated food or funds received raffle tickets to win a variety of donated prizes.
All Kids Fair Director Barbara Kaplan expressed her appreciation. “Every year, we grow bigger and better. We had a great lineup of kids’ classes, vendors, and surprises for the kids. Seeing their happy faces makes this event worth coordinating.”
Sponsors this year were Long Island Parent Magazine, Your Local Kids Source, Macaroni Kid, and Long Island Media Inc.
The Fair is produced by Specialty Connections, which also coordinates events at Walt Whitman Shops, Smith Haven Mall and other venues.
