Kids’ Fest 2024: Iowa’s Happiest Celebration returns to Storm Lake on Sunday, June 9, noon-3 p.m. Favorite attractions will return, with some new surprises added. Best of all, the activities are free of charge, and all Storm Lake families are invited.
There will be a foam party (kids, bring your swimsuit), dunk tank, bouncy horse races, duck pond, games and crafts galore, plus entertainment including magic shows at 12:30 and 2 p.m., and
performers from the Drishti School of Dance.
The Storm Lake Fire Department safety education house will be on site for children to explore. The Storm Lake Police Department will be on hand with its famous YumVee loaded with treats. A fire truck, BVRMC ambulance, police vehicles, a snowplow and other city equipment will be there for children to check out close-up.
Face painting with Witter Gallery, and balloon art with Professor Von Air are two of the don’t-miss features at the event.
City departments will offer stations full of fun activities. Kids will be able to plant a flower with the library staff, build a bracelet featuring an environmental message with the city building codes staff, take a math challenge with the finance department, and fish for prizes with the city council. Some of the stations will supply giveaway items while supplies last. Local schools’ mascots have been invited to join the fun.
Sports games with Community Education and volunteers from the Buena Vista University football team will keep all the children active. The Iowa Army National Guard will bring a special activity that will have the kiddos hopping. Storm Lake United will supervise a chalk art competition to make the park even more beautiful.
Lots of community partners will be on hand with activities at stations throughout the park area, including: Iowa State University Extension, Summit Church, SALUD, Tyson Foods, Bolton & Menk Engineering, ISG Engineering, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, United Community Health Center, and Buena Vista County Public Health.
Bonus: Attend Kids’ Fest to pick up a King’s Pointe wristband for free admission to the waterpark after the festival, for children age 11 and under. The waterpark is open until 7 p.m., weather permitting. (Bring your own towel. Must have a Kids’ Fest wristband for free admission. Admission will be $5 for those 12 and older.)
Families may also choose to stroll to nearby Sunset Park after Kids’ Fest, for a special performance of the Storm Lake Municipal Band starting at 3 p.m.
Kids’ Fest is brought to you by the City of Storm Lake and King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort.