Kids Fest Saturday a Rain or Shine Event

The possibility of a little rain won’t be enough to stop State Rep. Duane Milne from hosting his annual Kids Fest Extravaganza at Great Valley Middle School on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event offers kids and their families a chance to enjoy plenty of entertainment, engage in many fun, hands-on activities, as well as learn important information presented in kid-friendly style by dozens of government, non-profit and community organizations.

Attendance, parking and food items will be free at the festival.

At this year’s fest, kids will meet a member of the Philadelphia Union soccer team as well as Mickey Mouse, Captain America and Smokey the Bear.

They’ll get to enjoy the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels, fire safety drill, an obstacle course, a sports carnival, a rock wall, an inflatable slide, a miniature train ride, a “Meltdown” inflatable game, a golf-play area, Rolling Game station, singing performance, a Pinewood Derby, face painting, hair design, a cricket demonstration, Touch a Truck, the American Helicopter Museum’s “Stubby” copter, a juggling act, a balloon-animal demonstration and more.

Some of the region’s emergency responders will also be on hand for safety education.

Those include a Jefferson Hospital helicopter landing and walk-thru, and Malvern Fire Company’s antique fire truck rides. Local fire, ambulance and police departments will be present to greet kids and allow them to explore their vehicles. Amidst the fun and games, the event will also promote physical fitness with an Activate Chester County Walk.