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KIDSFEST ENTERTAINMENT AT AUTUMNFEST

 

Woonsocket –   There will be a fantastic variety of entertainment to grace the KidsFest stage at Autumnfest this year.  From bands to magicians to dancing, the kids will love the fun on the KidsFest Stage. 

 

Matt Lamoureux, Kidsfest Entertainment Coordinator said, “Alongside returning favorites such as Illusionist David Garrity and Saturday Night anchor Dennis the Magician with his new full production stage show, I am ecstatic to welcome newcomer’s teen hard rock band Rhody for their first double header solo appearance at Autumnfest, both on Sunday and closing out the stage on Monday. Also, Captain Jack Sparrow is returning and some iconic superhero battles anchoring Sunday Night.  New this year is the KidsFest Interact Tent, which will feature up close and participatory experiences by local reptile expert Ray Ward of Bwana Iguana, Storytime with Rapunzel, and a surprise interactive show sure to entertain both kids and kids at heart.”

Saturday 10/8

Kidsfest Stage

11:00am-12:00pm Illusionist David Garrity

1:00pm-2:30pm School of Rock from Attleboro

3:00pm-4:00pm Illusionist David Garrity

4:15pm-5:15pm Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Adventure

6:00pm-7:00pm Dennis the Magician (Headline Show)

Kidsfest Interact Tent

12:30pm-1:00pm Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure

2:30pm-3:00pm Storytime, Songs & More with Rapunzel

5:15pm-6:00pm Mr. Twister Balloon Twist Show

 

Sunday 10/9

Kidsfest Stage

11:00am-11:30am Dennis the Magician

12:00pm-1:00pm Illusionist David Garrity

1:30pm-4:30pm Rhody – Teen Rock Band

4:45pm-5:45pm Illusionist David Garrity

6:00pm-7:00pm Kidsfest Character Dance Extravaganza

 

Kidsfest Interact Tent

11:30am-12:00pm Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure 30min

1:00pm-1:30pm Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure 30min

 

Monday 10/10

Kidsfest Stage

1:00pm-2:00pm Illusionist David Garrity

2:00pm-2:30pm Dennis the Magician

2:45pm-3:45pm Illusionist David Garrity

4:00pm-6:00pm Rhody – Teen Rock Band

 

 

 

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