Kidfetti Activities

Kidfetti Activities sponsored by Winn Dixie

Acting Out! - brought to you by the Arnette House
A do-it-yourself booth complete with very short sample scripts, costuming, staging area, and safe hand props. Children will be coached and directed with the theatre accessories and each child will be able to take their sample script home with a picture of themselves in costume.

Around the World - brought to you by ASSE International Student Exchange Program

Be (Bead) A Child’s Hope - brought to you by Kimberly’ Cottage, Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc.
Communication (talking) is the single most activity in child abuse prevention. Parent and child will make a bead necklace or bracelet (one for the child and one for the parent). The child will choose a bead from a color category that signifies an important part of life, such as “dreams”.
The activity will promote communication between child and parent about the child’s dreams, hopes, and/or fears. The matching necklaces or bracelets will remind them of their promise to always talk to each other.

Beats of the Jungle - Brought to you by “The Music Jungle”
Come join Munchy the Monkey and his jungle puppet friends for fun, interactive music, including live saxophone and percussion, singing, dancing, games, crafts, and more!  The Music Jungle is a music and movement program designed for infants through 5 years old.

Bee the Best Spelling Bee - brought to you by KnotLocker, Inc.
This is an enrichment activity that honors, merits, and rewards KIDFETTI participants.

Brazen Trivia - brought to you by Brazen, Marion County Health Department
An Abstinence Education Program that tests your knowledge about health and life issues that are affecting our teens.

Butterfly and Insect Creations; Art Van Go - brought to you by Marion County Parks and Recreation
Create a colorful butterfly or insect using various materials provided from paper, popsicle sticks, yarn, and more.

Compass Kids Fit Circuit - brought to you by Compass Health and Fitness
Children will learn the proper way to utilize an exercise circuit. Exercise becomes fun when incorporating household items such as hula hoops and water bottles.

The Cookie Conga - brought to you by Signature Brands
Design and decorate your favorite treats.

DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) - brought to you by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department
DARE to experience the program that millions of school children around the world benefit from. This highly acclaimed program gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.

Don’t Bump the Glump - brought to you by the Ocala Civic Theatre, Education Department
In his first collection of poetry, Shel Silverstein created a menagerie of some very imaginative creatures; some silly, some scary and all very unusual. The Ocala Civic Theatre Education Department brings to life this unique collection of silly poetry and colorful illustrations and offers you a chance to create your very own glump-like "creature cap."

Expressions Rock - brought to you by Family Times
Children will decorate polished rocks with photos, notes, sayings, etc. using stickers, cut-outs, pictures, markers, and magnets.

Fabulous Fitness and Spinal Screening - brought to you by Bruce Chiropractic
Enjoy a family fun array of calorie-burning activities. Can Mom or Dad hula-hoop for longer? How many times can you jump rope? Then, test your spinal health and receive a relaxing mini-massage. Come away with new fitness knowledge and know where you stand with your spinal health.

FCA Sports’ Clinic - brought to you by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Flowers 4 Kids - brought to you by Unforgettable Events
Teaching children how to care for several varieties of flowers. Children will assemble a European hand bouquet which they can take with them to present to a loved one.

Goin’ Buggy - brought to you by the Early Learning Coalition
Children will create some of Ocala’s coolest insects through play dough.

Head To Toe - brought to you by the Marion Ballet Theatre
Come and decorate a Cinderella or her Prince Charming’s Crowning Glory, get up close and personal with a dissected Pointe shoe and marvel at the detail on a tutu. Take away your decorated crown and an informative handout with information including the history of ballet, some dance positions for you to practice at home and much more!

Hoot Owl Haven - brought to you by Owls-Ocala Inc, Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary
Hands on workshop including paper owl puppets, pine cone bird feeders, pellet identification, and more. There will be an art contest and the winner will create a mural at the sanctuary. Bird nest box patterns will be given to families for a Best Box Contest with 1st 2nd and 3rd prizes.

Jump ‘em - Rope ‘em and Stack ‘em - brought to you by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Simple ways to teach setting goals by doing jumping Jacks, how to make rope out of yarn or string and cup stacking.

Kid’s Workshop - brought to you by the Home Depot
Children will be able to build a project out of wood from a kit with help from their parent/caregiver. Additional games and activities will be on hand.

‘Lil Pirates! - brought to you by The Striking Viking Story Pirates
Kids are the captain on the Story Pirates' ship!  At this craft station, children get to design and create their own sailor hat or pirate puppet, with help from master puppeteers The Story Pirates.  Materials are supplied, creative instruction is provided, and all kids need to bring is their imagination.  

Little Chefs - brought to you by Winn-Dixie
Children will learn how to make a simple, tasty, healthy snack.

Live United - Paint Your Future - brought to you by the United Way of Marion County
Parents and children are encouraged to express their feelings of how they “Live United in Marion County” by painting their vision of their community on ceramic tile.

Movin’ Maracas with Matt Manatee - brought to you by the Star Banner
Children will decorate their own wooden maracas and have the opportunity to take pictures or dance with Matt Manatee!

PAC’d with Arts - brought to you by the Performing Arts Conservatory of Ocala (PAC)
Interactive workshops for kids to participate in dance, acting, music, art and etiquette. Instructors will also be on hand to answer questions.

Play With Your Food - brought to you by the Marion County Children’s Alliance
Come explore ways to incorporate the principles of 5 2 1 0 (Eat 5, reduce 2, play 1, limit 0 for wellness) into children’s lives by creating edible animal critters to promote eating fruits and vegetables.

Random Story Stained Glass - brought to you by Random Playhouse Theatre
Children will be making their own story board style stained glass to hang in their windows. They will be using wax paper, crayon shavings, cut-outs, sparkles, and other bits of interesting things.

Rockin’ Together - brought to you by Rockiversity, The Music School that ROCKS!
Learning music together is a special way to enhance the bond between parent and child. It also represents a non-threatening opportunity to gain an appreciation of the other’s music. Parent/child tandem music lessons will be offered.

Safe Kids Bingo - brought to you by Safe Kids Marion, Marion County Health Department
Play bingo and learn the facts about child safety prevention.

Soccer Starts Here - brought to you by the YMCA
Come learn different types of soccer drills to enhance your skill level.

Spinning for Prevention - brought to you by Childhood Development Services, Inc.
Childhood Development Services, Inc. is advocating for “Winds of Change” promoting “Child Abuse Prevention Education” by hand making pinwheels. CDS, Inc. will also be educating families about Florida KidCare health insurance.

Stamping and Print Making - brought to you by the Artist Hub of Ocala
Join Sheila Ramos, owner of the Artist Hub of Ocala and explore different techniques and mediums by creating art with stamps and prints. You will also be able to use a printing press.

The Sylvan Story Board - brought to you by Sylvan Learning Center
Sylvan Learning - Where Learning Feels Good - stop by the Sylvan Learning space to use our interactive story board focused on fun, learning, and literacy.

SWAT - brought to you by the Marion County Health Department
Students Working Against Tobacco

Thinking Can Be Fun - brought to you by Howard Academy Community Center
Children will experience several different hands-on academic activities that will engage students at targeted grade levels.

What Can Newspaper Be? - brought to you by The Discovery Science Center
From used newspapers made out of trees, after you’ve read it, what else can it be? Find out at the Discovery Science and Outdoor Center booth when you turn used newspaper into collages, jewelry, and hats! Also, become a sculptor and help us build a giant newspaper sculpture for the new science center.

Wheel of Healthy Living - brought to you by Child Health & Healthy Communities- Healthy People, Marion County Health Department
How many times can you make our wheel go ‘round? Flex your muscles and learn how to make healthy living fun!


Free Standing Activities
Wellness Bus - brought to you by Munroe Regional Medical Center
Tobacco Mobile Education Unit - brought to you by the Marion County Health Department
Smokeifire - brought to you by the Marion County Health Department
Make Your Mark - brought to you by Embarq and Marion Cultural Alliance
Kids R Cooks 2 - brought to you by the Ocala Hilton
Children’s ID Program
Hercules - world’s smallest Trick Horse and his girlfriend horse, Blanca.
It’s Pappy Doodle Time - brought to you by Michael Cariglio
Learn how to draw using numbers, letters from the alphabet, and scribbles. Kids will learn to look at something not for what it is, but for what it could be.
Family On Site Diabetes Screening - brought to you by the Silver Springs Lion’s Club
“Movement with a Message” - brought to you by PM Productions
Patrick will be breaking down the moves and grooves that will be presented by Positive Motion on the “Rockin’ Rig throughout the day. Put fun into fitness by incorporating Positive Motion into your life and learn some moves to share with your friends and family.
Kid Flicks Film Strips-brought to you by Regal Cinemas Hollywood 16
Children will have the opportunity to create their very own film strips. Fun Creative coloring and Drawing activity. Children can also enter to win Free movie tickets.
Pulling Families Together in the Spirit of Unity - brought to you by Church of HOPE
Family members will cheer each other on doing pull-ups in friendly competition with other families throughout the day. We will tally all the families’ scores at the end of the day and the family with the most pull-ups will win a prize that the whole family can enjoy! May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus! Romans 15:5

* Performers, Activities, Prices, and Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice

All proceeds benefit the Centers - Rebuilding Hope