SPECIAL EVENTS

Designated as "Houston’s Official Family Celebration," the Houston Children’s Festival, presented by Baker Hughes, is gearing up for its 22nd year as Houston’s favorite family outing. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 10 & 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., the event takes place around City Hall, Tranquility Park and Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston.

Designated as one of the “World’s 300 Unmissable Events” by Frommer’s Travel Guides, the festival is expected to attract an expected attendance of 50,000 plus people. Proceeds benefit Child Advocates, Inc. and the abused and neglected children it serves.

Special attraction this year is the Saturday only personal appearance of Nathan Kress, who stars as Freddie in Nickelodeon’s hit series, “iCarly.” Sunday will feature the guest appearance of Chelsea Staub, star of Disney’s “JONAS” and new movie, “StarStruck.” Nick Jr’s Dora, the Explorer and Diego will be on hand all week-end to entertain the younger set.

The Houston Children’s Festival also offers six stages of music and entertainment and more than 300 exciting activities, music, crafts, exhibits, participatory games, sports and rides. The non-stop fun continues in the exciting, interactive Family Adventure Areas including the H-E-B Healthy Kids Kingdom, featuring Child Advocates, Inc., Baker Hughes Circus Town, Sterling McCall Toyota Safety Zone, presented by AutoTrader.com, McDonald’s Family Fitness Zone, SABIC Monster Math Zone, Shell Sports Zone and the Great American Barnyard.

Admission for the festival is $8 per person; under 3 years free. Tickets are $6.00 per ticket with one McDonald’s receipt per ticket. Advance tickets are available for purchase online at the festival’s website. Food, beverage and game coupons sell for $10 for nine tickets.

The Houston Children’s Festival, presented by Baker Hughes, benefits Child Advocates, Inc. and the abused and neglected Harris County children that it serves. The festival has now raised over $4 million for Child Advocates, Inc. and helps draw attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

For more event information, visit www.houstonchildrensfestival.com  or facebook.com/houstonchildrensfestival.  

For more information on Child Advocates, Inc., visit www.childadvocates.org.