Cedar Rapids Central Church of Christ, Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Safe Kids Linn County are proud to host the 2nd Annual Kids Safety & Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 14th at Cleveland Park in Cedar Rapids. The fair is excited to be back in 2021! This year’s fair will run from 10am to 1pm for families in Linn County.
Admission is FREE. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event.
At this year’s fair, children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, poison and drug safety, fire safety, and a variety of local agencies providing community resources, including Waypoint, Central Furniture Rescue, Young Parents Network, and more. There will be yard games, crafts, and other fun activities for families to participate in.
Those who attend will have the opportunity to enter to win a car seat, bicycle helmets, backpacks, and other prizes. Special guests at the fair will include local mascots - and a few other surprises!
The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association welcomes families to enjoy the new playground at Cleveland Park and to join us for a picnic lunch fundraiser. Lunch will be served for the duration of the event (10am to 1pm). Cost is $5 for adults and children. A special thank you to HyVee on Johnson Ave for their contribution to the event. All proceeds from the lunch fundraiser will go back to the association to continue to produce free community events in the neighborhood.
For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected].
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When is the event? Where is the event?
A: The fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th from 10am to 1pm at Cleveland Park.
Q: How much does it cost? Who can attend?
A: Event admission is free! Registration will be at the event at the welcome table. Children and families of all ages are welcome.
Q: Is there food?
A: There is a picnic lunch available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person and includes a hot dog, chips, cookie, and a bottle of water.
Q: Are there bathrooms?
A: Yes, Cleveland Park has a pavilion with restrooms.
Q: What happens if there is bad weather?
A: The fair will be held in the event of good weather or even in slight rain. If there is a risk of severe weather, the fair will be cancelled. It will not be rescheduled in 2021.
Q: How do I enter to win the prizes?
A: To enter to win the prizes, you’ll be asked to submit your “Event Passport” completed with your name and contact information after visiting all of the booths. When you arrive, stop by the registration table to pick up your Event Passport. With the Event Passport, you will need to stop at each booth and get a signature or sticker from a booth representative.
Q: Who is eligible to win the prizes?
A: Prizes will be given away at 11:30am and 12:45pm. You must be present to win.
Q: What organizations will be represented at the fair?
A: Organizations will include, but are not limited to, Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Cedar Rapids Transit, Young Parent Network, Waypoint, Central Furniture Rescue, United We March Forward, Willis Dady, and Eastern Iowa Health.
Q: What activities are there?
A: There will be booths with kids’ activities and information for families, yard games, and crafts….PLUS the new Cleveland Park playground and splash pad….PLUS Rollin’ Recmobile will be at Cleveland Park at 2pm!
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Feel free to contact [email protected] and your question will be directed to the best event volunteer.
Admission is FREE. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event.
At this year’s fair, children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, poison and drug safety, fire safety, and a variety of local agencies providing community resources, including Waypoint, Central Furniture Rescue, Young Parents Network, and more. There will be yard games, crafts, and other fun activities for families to participate in.
Those who attend will have the opportunity to enter to win a car seat, bicycle helmets, backpacks, and other prizes. Special guests at the fair will include local mascots - and a few other surprises!
The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association welcomes families to enjoy the new playground at Cleveland Park and to join us for a picnic lunch fundraiser. Lunch will be served for the duration of the event (10am to 1pm). Cost is $5 for adults and children. A special thank you to HyVee on Johnson Ave for their contribution to the event. All proceeds from the lunch fundraiser will go back to the association to continue to produce free community events in the neighborhood.
For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected].
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When is the event? Where is the event?
A: The fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th from 10am to 1pm at Cleveland Park.
Q: How much does it cost? Who can attend?
A: Event admission is free! Registration will be at the event at the welcome table. Children and families of all ages are welcome.
Q: Is there food?
A: There is a picnic lunch available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person and includes a hot dog, chips, cookie, and a bottle of water.
Q: Are there bathrooms?
A: Yes, Cleveland Park has a pavilion with restrooms.
Q: What happens if there is bad weather?
A: The fair will be held in the event of good weather or even in slight rain. If there is a risk of severe weather, the fair will be cancelled. It will not be rescheduled in 2021.
Q: How do I enter to win the prizes?
A: To enter to win the prizes, you’ll be asked to submit your “Event Passport” completed with your name and contact information after visiting all of the booths. When you arrive, stop by the registration table to pick up your Event Passport. With the Event Passport, you will need to stop at each booth and get a signature or sticker from a booth representative.
Q: Who is eligible to win the prizes?
A: Prizes will be given away at 11:30am and 12:45pm. You must be present to win.
Q: What organizations will be represented at the fair?
A: Organizations will include, but are not limited to, Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Cedar Rapids Transit, Young Parent Network, Waypoint, Central Furniture Rescue, United We March Forward, Willis Dady, and Eastern Iowa Health.
Q: What activities are there?
A: There will be booths with kids’ activities and information for families, yard games, and crafts….PLUS the new Cleveland Park playground and splash pad….PLUS Rollin’ Recmobile will be at Cleveland Park at 2pm!
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Feel free to contact [email protected] and your question will be directed to the best event volunteer.
