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  Non-Stop Entertainment Rocks the Kidsfaire Stages!
Your toes will be tapping and your hands will be clapping to non-stop family entertainment. We've searched the globe to bring you the best in family entertainment, guaranteed to keep you dancing in the aisles to the musical extravaganza of the year.
 
     
 
Barney Performs His Sing-A-Long Stage Show at Kidsfaire!
Get ready to sing and dance with the World’s favorite purple dinosaur and star of the hit television series as he performs his classic songs live on stage. Barney has been delighting audiences for decades with his toe tapping hits and delightful personality. Don’t miss your chance to treat your family to an extra special show filled with fun and laughter, guaranteed to create memories of a weekend of giggles and fun.
Barney performs on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 and 2:00
 
     
 
Strawberry Shortcake and Friends Stage Show!
Strawberry Shortcake is the sweet spunky and adventurous little red-head who works to make things better for everyone she meets.  She is optimistic and truly believes things are “growing better all the time.” Along with her friends, Strawberry Shortcake celebrates the joys of each day.  Join Strawberry Shortcake along with her berry special friends Orange Blossom and Ginger Snap in their stage show extravaganza at Kidsfaire!  This fun-filled show is filled with lots of singing and dancing. This show is guaranteed to have your kids dancing in the aisles.   
Show times 10:30, 12:30 and 3:30 on Saturday and 10:30, 12:30 and 3:00 on Sunday.
 
     
 
Cabbage Patch Kids Live Musical Stage Show!
The lovable Cabbage Patch Kids come to life as they take your family on a musical adventure to find out "Who's in the House". For over two decades the Cabbage Patch Kids have been delighting children across the globe. With over 65 million Cabbage Patch Kids adopted, here's your chance to see them dancing and singing live on stage at Kidsfaire! The Cabbage Patch Kids Stage Show takes place at 12:00 and 4:00 on Saturday and 2:30 and 4:00 on Sunday.
 
     
 
Gina D’s Kids Club® LIVE! at Kidsfaire!
Here’s your chance to see Gina D from the hot new PBS-TV preschool children’s series "Gina D's Kids Club" LIVE on stage at Kidsfaire.  This stage show spectacular features Kids Club helper Simon Wannabe and many of the show’s costume characters that are guaranteed to provide upbeat interactive fun for everyone while Gina sings a variety of songs from her popular nationally syndicated children’s television show as they spread wholesome fun, education, and quality, upbeat music at the center of Kidsfaire. Show times 11:00 and 1:30.
 
     
 
Live from Discovery Kids TV, it’s the Hip Hop Harry Show!

Yo, Parents and Kids, put your hands together for the coolest Hip Hopper ever!  Hip Hop Harry entertains with his special brand of song and dance, live from his number one rated television show on Discovery Kids TV.   Harry is the hippest bear you’ll ever meet, don’t miss his show on Sunday at 12:00 and 3:30.

 
     
 
Ronald McDonald Get Movin’ Get Groovin’ Show!

Join Ronald McDonald in his special Kidsfaire Get Movin’ Get Groovin’ Show, guaranteed to get you up on your feet and swaying to the hip hop fun that Ronald brings to Kidsfaire. Make sure to bring your funny bones to the Main Stage and don’t miss the hilarity when Ronald is in the house on Saturday at 2:30

 
     
 
Shrek Makes His First-Ever Visit to Kidsfaire! !

Shrek, the green, smelly but loveable ogre with a heart of gold is
making his special West Coast visit to Kidsfaire! Don't miss the chance
for your kids to get up close a personal for an unforgettable experience with Shrek.

 
     
 
Clowntown BigTop Show!

It's time for the happiest show on earth - right at Kidsfaire! Grab your popcorn and a seat at the Clowntown big top and enjoy the zany antics of juggling, slapstick comedy, tightrope stunt shows, fire eaters and so much more! Show times 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00

 
     
 
Live from XM Kids Radio…Little Beat Music Makes Their California Debut at Kidsfaire!

He’s the hippest Chinchilla you’ll ever see, dancing and signing to his unique blend of award winning children’s songs from the hit CD.  Don’t miss an opportunity for your kids to be one of the first on the block to dance and rock out to the Little Beat Stage Show before they head to their big premier!  Little Beat performs at 1:00 and 3:00.

 
     
 
Plus...Hundreds of Exhibits and Amazing Attractions, Including:
 
     
     
 
EPSON® Character Central Comes Alive at Kidsfaire!
Your kids will do the dishes for a week after meeting some of the world’s most popular children’s characters as they come alive right before your eyes at Character Central! Bring your camera to capture these once-in-a-lifetime memories from Kidsfaire, including:
 
   
     
     
 
 
SixFlags Magic Mountain: "It's Playtime!"   The Wild Wild West!
Meet your Favorite Looney Toons Friends at the Six Flags Magic Mountain Pavilion


  Hey lil' buckaroos take a trip back to the Wild West and catch the best western stunt shows this side of the Mississippi! We've created a Western
town complete with panning for gold, trick roping and real cowboys and cowgirls from the World Famous U.S. Territorial Marshals. Get ready some big time ropin' fun on the West side of Kidsfaire - guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime.
 
     
 
 
Pirate Cove Adventure!   Hula Hut!
Ahoy, Matey!  Step aboard the all new Pirate Cove Adventure for some fun and frolic with special pirate friends from the world-famous Walk-A-Plank Pirate Shows.  Enjoy real pirate Stunt Shows, sing pirate songs, roll up your sleeves and enjoy a fun pirate craft plus tons more excitement!  It’s a pirate’s life for your right in the middle of Kidsfaire!   It's a Polynesian paradise, right in the middle of Kidsfaire!  As the palms tree gently blow, close your eyes really tight and enjoy the soft sounds of the surf and the smell of the ocean; its everywhere. The Hula Hut is the ultimate destination for hula girls and boys, as they learn special hula dances, along with the music from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and Tonga. It’s a special place, located at the center of Kidsfaire, where kids can create their own hula skirts, lei’s and hula craft projects while celebrating in our very own version of the Aloha Spirit!
 
     
 
 
“Chicken Soup for the Soul” Comes to Kidsfaire…   Find the Kissmobile!
Move over your Easy Bake Oven and head on over to the Kids in the Kitchen Stage where kids become expert chefs for the day!  Grab an apron and get onstage with Chef Antonio, chef extraordinaire and author of Chicken Soup for the Soul “Kids in the Kitchen”.  Kids and parents will love Chef Antonio's style and the easy recipes that kids can stir up at home.    Have a kiss on us...take the Kidsfaire treasure hunt and find your way to the sweetness of the Hershey's Kissmobile!
 
     
 
 
Princess Pavilion!   Visit an Aquarium on Wheels!
Look for the big "PINK-TOP" Pavilions at the the center of Kidsfaire and enter the world of Princesses, the #1 destination at Kidsfaire for princesses of all ages! Sit back, relax and enjoy the free mini make-up studio, princess hair salon and wand and crown making - sure to transform your girls into princess-for-a-day.   Travel the globe and earn your passport to the Pacific! Inside the aquarium on wheels kids can check out ocean inhabitants and their unique adaptations for survival in a watery world. Feel a spiny sea star, touch a slippery sea cucumber, get up close to the textured skin of a shark along with other exciting marine life. Visit the Aquarium on Wheels exhibit on Saturday at Kidsfaire!
 
     
 
 
It's Worth its Weight in Frankfurters!   ClownTown!
Take your photo with the world famous Weinermobile, it's the biggest hot dog on wheels and it's making a special appearance at Kidsfaire!   Kids love the magic of ClownTown, featuring world-renown clowns, magic, high-flying trapeze acts, and so much more. Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of juggling, clown make up and entertaining as you play, side by side, with some of the best clowns on the planet.
 
     
 
 
Family Feud Comes to the CBS 2/KCAL 9 Pavilion!   CBS 2/KCAL 9 "Weathercaster-for-a-day"!
Get ready for everyone's favorite family game show right at Kidsfaire. Here's your chance to have your family play Family Feud on Saturday at the CBS2 and KCAL9 Television Pavilion at Kidsfaire!   Visit the CBS2 and KCAL9 News Desk at the center of Kidsfaire and watch your kids become Weathercasters for the day! Kids will get the chance to predict the weather side-by-side with their favorite CBS2 and KCAL9 on-air personalities at Kidsfaire!
 
     
 
 
Craft City!   Rainforest Adventure!
Turn your pipsqueak Picasso loose inside Craft City to create special memories with clay and canvas, beads and brushes, paint and plaster -this pavilion is filled to the brim with fun and unique materials for exciting craft projects.   You'll be transported miles away to a exotic rainforest right at Kidsfaire. Star Eco presents an amazing array of animals amidst a real-life Rainforest setting! You'll be in awe of the creatures that live amongst us.
 
     
 
 
Plant it! Pavilion   Rides, Rides and more Rides!
There’s water water everywhere as kids become expert gardeners. Kids plant everything from portable vegetable gardens to miniature banana plantations!   Did you know that there are rides especially designed for kids? And we’ve got them all at Kidsfaire. Enjoy the Space Cap, three Merry Go Rounds, Spin the Apples, Super Slide, Tornado, Gravitron, Enchanted Forest, Go Gator, and 20 others. No lines, no waiting; these rides are sure to please every member of your family.
 
     
 
 
BabyVille; presented by FitPregnancy!   NASA Mars Exploration Exhibit!
Visit BabyVille; a very special place at the center of Kidsfaire for the best in prenatal, infant and toddler products, services and information. Your kidlets will love the Mommy and Me movement classes, watching the hilarious antics of the Stroller Derby, and learning more about great resources available to help your little ones grow up strong and happy. Whether you're a mom-to-be or the happy parents of a talkative toddler, BabyVille combines fun and frivolity, from diapers to drooling, teething to training pants, we've got you covered!   You'll get an unforgettable sense of how rovers roll across rocks on Mars as a lightweight rover will roll right over Kidsfaire visitors. Special 3-D glasses will provide you with an unforgettable encounter of a real Mars landscape. Don't miss this special Mars Exploration Exhibit...it's the next best thing to being there!
 
     
 
 
Free Bowling at Kidsfaire!   It's the latest family sport to hit the West Coast - Speedminton®
Brush off your bowling trophies, and test your bowling skills at the free Mobile Bowling Pavilion at Kidsfaire and enjoy!   Visit the Speedminton Pavilion at Kidsfaire and try your hand at the newest sport created for families.  Anyone can learn how to play; it’s like tennis - only tons more fun!  Catch the new phenomenon, Speedminton, the wave of the future.
 
     
 
 
Ride a Camel, Hop on a Pony and more at the Super K barnyard!   Transportation Station!
Visit the petting zoos, enjoy pony rides, barnyard animals and even take a camel adventure ride at Kidsfaire!   The Hyundai Transportation Station and the Mongoose Bike Stunt Team performs amazing moves, and struts their stuff for the crowds. Important safety tips for kids on the go, great family car choices and cool art projects are all part of the fun in the Hyundai Transportation Station.
 
     
 
 
Fiesta Village Stage, Present by Hoy!   NASCAR Comes to Kidsfaire!
Don't miss Fiesta Village Stage, Presented by Hoy! Celebrate the richness of culture in the Latino community. Celebrate the sights and sounds from south of the border while enjoying non-stop children's performers. Move to the music and dance with children's performances including merengue, mambo, salsa, samba, ballet folklorico, and much more! Plus, don’t miss award-winning children's author and recording artist Jose Luis Orozco as he takes children and their families through an amazing interactive musical journey through Latin America in his special Kidsfaire performance on Saturday at 11:45 and 2:45.   Visit this special mobile interactive experience, presented by NASCAR, bringing the sights, sounds and excitement of NASCAR right to the center of Kidsfaire. It’s the coolest custom designed race cars equipped with the latest technology – video gaming systems, flat screen TV’s and state of the art sound systems.  Here’s your chance to get up close and person with NASCAR, plus pick up free goodies and great NASCAR prizes!
 
     
 
 
Prentend City Comes to Kidsfaire!   Discovery Science Center Presents
"Gross Me Out" Stageshow!
Inside Pretend City, kids get the chance to dress up and become a firefighter, a doctor, a mechanic and more for a day! Watch a late breaking news report and grab your tools to help prepare to protect your city inside Pretend City!   Don't miss the most outrageous comedy science show ever as you uncover the truly grossest things in the world!
 
     
 
   
Fishing in Costa Mesa?    
Cast your line and see what you catch at the Go Fish Pond at Kidsfaire. You'll fall for this fishing simulator hook, line and sinker.