Children’s Activities

Quick Links: Chrysler Main Stage, Puppet Town

CHRYSLER CHILDREN’S FAIR

The Chrysler Children’s Fair creates a magical, hands-on experience where everything is possible. Prepare to be amazed at this oasis of youthful delight in the middle of Wayne State University. The Chrysler Children’s Fair is a land ruled by “little people” where strollers have the right-of-way and children are encouraged to explore their creativity and learn about the arts.

YOUTH ARTISTS’ MARKET

Young people ages 8 to 18 are invited to explore their creativity and experience the satisfaction of budding entrepreneurship. Modeled after the adult artists’ market, the Youth Artists’ Market offers the opportunity for Festival visitors to purchase the work of these young artists. Download the Youth Artist Market Application. The deadline for submission is April 28, 2008.

CHRYSLER MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

Saturday & Sunday
Hudson Vagabond Puppets performances and workshops are presented by The Skillman Foundation

1. 1:30
   1. Arts Academy In The Woods Dance Department
      Student Dance Performance
2. 2:30
   1. Hudson Vagabond Puppets
      Performing: “Mammoth Follies”
3. 4:30
   1. Hudson Vagabond Puppets Workshop
      “Masks and Movement
4. 6:00
   1. Hudson Vagabond Puppets
      Performing: “Mammoth Follies”

FOUNTAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

Saturday

1. 12:30
   1. Jacqui Robbins
      Ann Arbor Children’s Author
      
2. 1:30
   1. Charles Pugh, Fox 2 News
      Guest Reader
3. 2:15
   1. Jacqui Robbins
      Ann Arbor Children’s Author
4. 4:30
   1. Jahra Michelle McKimmey
      Interactive Storytelling
      
3. 5:30
   1. Wise Fool New Mexico
      Interactive Performance
      

Sunday

1. 12:30
   1. Debbie A. Taylor
      Ann Arbor Children’s Author
      
2. 1:30
   1. Guy Davis
      Children’s Folk/Blues
      
3. 2:15
   1. Debbie A. Taylor
      Ann Arbor Children’s Author
4. 4:30
   1. Jahra Michelle McKinney
      Interactive Storytelling
      
3. 5:30
   1. Wise Fool New Mexico
      Interactive Performance
      
      

PUPPET TOWN

Marionetas de la Esquina

Mexico’s Traditional Puppet Theatre
Performing: “One Moon Between Two Houses”
Performances
In English: 1:30 & 6:00
In Spanish: 3:45

BOX CITY

Sponsored by Charter One Bank

Box City is an interdisciplinary experience that teaches how cities are planned, or not planned. Created by the Center for Understanding the Built Environment (CUBE), Box City is used to show children what makes a quality city and how citizens can participate in the planning and design of their home town. Box City is staffed by volunteers that act as city planners, developers, architects, community activists, and even the mayor, who guide the participants in designing their ideal city. Children of all ages participate, along with many adults, by getting a building permit for what they want to place in the city. These permits are approved by the mayor, and the children are given their building materials. The buildings are made from specially designed cardboard boxes supplied by CUBE, which the children then design using construction paper, crayons, glue, and their own imagination. With the help of one of Box City’s urban planners, the children’s buildings will be placed on a city grid based on the appropriate use of the structure.

MUSICAL MAZE

Coordinated by C.A.M.P. Detroit

One of the favorite stops of our youngest visitors, the Musical Maze offers children the opportunity to explore sounds and express their creativity in a way seldom encouraged at home! Whether it’s the simple tones of pots and pans or the complex notes of musical instruments, the Musical Maze offers fun for all.

The Children’s Fair also hosts over 30 interactive arts activities. Some of the area organizations providing the fun are: