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Charlotte Kids Fest Returns For In-Person Learning And Play Children Will Experience Fascinating Activities and Performances on UNC Charlotte Campus 

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CHARLOTTE, NC, March 10—Charlotte Kids Fest announces an in-person return of the fun and educational festival sponsored by University City Partners on the campus of UNC Charlotte this spring. The free day-long event will offer over 50 unique experiences that serve to expand the interests and minds of children and parents on April 23. Attendees will engage in creative, informative and kid-captivating activities and live performances.

“This event is one of the most dynamic offerings hosted in University City,” said Interim Executive Director of University City Partners, Tobe Holmes. “It perfectly ties together our rich educational resources in UNC Charlotte and local partners, as well as the area’s commitment to enrichment and growth. Kids love it. Adults with children love it. It’s a fantastic affair that I believe has lasting benefits to all who attend.”

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UNC Charlotte academic departments and local youth program providers will present many opportunities for children to explore the world around them through engaging hands-on activities that support child development.

The zones will cover subjects and activities, including:

  • Reading, math, history, science and technology in LEARN!
  • Performing and cultural arts in DISCOVER!
  • Arts and crafts in CREATE!
  • Exploration of all things on wheels in GO!
  • Outdoor activities, exercise and healthy development in PLAY!
  • DJ and musical performances in DANCE!

Entertainment will include robotics, magic, yoga, martial arts, music, dance, emergency and construction vehicle tours, storybook readings and live cultural and musical performances.

Charlotte Kids Fest is the only festival of its kind and scale in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region, attracting 8,000 children and family members in 2019–growth from 5,000 who attended in its first year. The annual event offered virtual programs and performances in 2020 and 2021. The 2022 festival is made possible by the support of Atrium Health University City, Duke Energy, Walmart and many generous Charlotte businesses and organizations.

Festival attendees can ride the LYNX to JW Clay Blvd Station or park on the campus of UNC Charlotte. More information about the event, participants, performances and parking is available online at charlottekidsfest.org and Facebook at facebook.com/CLTKidsFest.

About University City Partners

University City Partners invests resources in shaping public spaces and planning for a better-built environment, because we know that the University City landscape influences the way we live, work, play and learn. University City Partners also invites others to invest in the University City community, by way of a headquarters or home. We focus not only on new development, businesses, and road and transit infrastructure. University City Partners helps to build relationships and community.

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[Photos available for use - Credit Charlotte Kids Fest]

Azania Herron

Senior Public Relations Strategist

University City Partners

8801 JM Keynes Drive, Suite 450

Charlotte, NC  28262

Azania Herron

Principal / Senior Public Relations Strategist

980.272.1804 / zajapr.com

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