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ChalkFest & Hydromania 10th Anniversary Celebration
Posted on September 2019 by Vinnie
With so many fun and educational activities, the 10th anniversary of ChalkFest and Hydromania is going to be the BEST yet!
Join us Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Millennium Circle Portal on the River Common in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The rain date will be Sunday, September 29, 2019.
All activities are FREE and are:
Chalk provided for each child by Riverfront Parks Committee
Environmental Exhibits
Fish Prints
Hydromania by Pennsylvania American Water
Leave No Trace
Paint a Community Mural
Family Fishing
Live Mammal Show by Second Chance Wildlife at 12:30 PM
Kid’s Yoga at 1:30 PM
(All participating children receive a free Yoga mat)
And more!
Entertainment by Don Shappelle and The Pick-Ups
Snook’s Wings & Things will also be on site.
Don’t miss out on this awesome event!
RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2019!
A special THANK YOU to our sponsors: Wilkes University, King’s College, Pennsylvania, Visit Luzerne County, Pennsylvania American Water, First Keystone Community Bank, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Dunkin’, Luzerne County, The Luzerne Foundation, Penn State Extension, Wilkes-Barre City, The Citizens’ Voice and The Times Leader.
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