Join us August 10 for a free day of activity and excitement at Canatara Park with Kids Funfest. The annual event connects families and children with the local organizations and groups that serve them.

Every organization on site will have interactive activities for kids 12 and under ranging from sports demos to crafts to learning opportunities.

That’s not all, there’s more in store with live entertainment at the Canatara Park Bandshell, inflatables, Top Shot Hockey, interactive selfie backdrop, the Creation Station, and concessions featuring food and beverages.

When: August 10, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Canatara Park, open field

Interactive activities

There’s plenty of interactive fun to suit all interests, divided into themed zones. Consult the drop-down tabs below for more information on each zone’s participating organizations.

Educational Services

  • Math Plus Tutors
  • Royal SCITS Academy
  • Sylvan Learning
  • Tutor Doctor
  • Lambton County Libraries

Preschool and Childcare Zone

  • Wee Watch Enriched Home Childcare Services

Support Services

  • Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton
  • The Boys and Girls Club of Sarnia-Lambton
  • Clair Child and Youth Services
  • First Five Programs / North Lambton Community Health Centre
  • Pathways Health Centre for Children
  • Thames Valley Children Centre
  • Primerica

Programs and Activities Zone

  • Sarnia School of Archery
  • New Garage Gym Weightlifting
  • Bluewater Taekwondo
  • Apex Dance Industry
  • WEIR Active

Live entertainment

Be sure to catch the Kids Funfest live entertainment lineup, this year performances will be held at the Canatara Park Bandshell:

  • 10 to 10:30 a.m. – Comedy Juggling Show of Craig Douglas
  • 11 to 11:30 a.m. – Peter Mennie, Comedy Magic Show
  • Noon to 12:30 p.m. – Comedy Juggling Show of Craig Douglas
  • 1 to 1:30 p.m. – Peter Mennie, Comedy Magic Show

Concessions

Grab a bite and something to drink at one of the concession stands. Please note, charges apply for concession purchases.

Kids Funfest Concessions:

  • Pizza Pizza
  • Tasty Treats

Vendor applications

Prospective community groups and organizations (vendors) wishing to host demonstrations and activities at the 2024 Kids Funfest can find more information and apply via the form below.

Kids Funfest Vendor Application Form

Concession applications

Applications are now open for 2024 Kids Funfest concession operators. Learn more an apply via the form below.

Kids Funfest Concession Application Form