The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association is beyond excited to partner with Safe Kids Linn County again in 2024 to host our 5th Annual Community Safety & Wellness Fair at Cleveland Park on Saturday, June 22nd. This year's fair will run from 10am to 1pm for families in Linn County.
Our safety fair started in 2019 as a resource for children in the Cleveland Park area. We have grown the event to include resources for families in general (parents, grandparents, etc.) in the entire Cedar Rapids area. In 2023, we hosted our 4th annual fair with 19 local agencies, 50 volunteers, and approximately 150 individuals in attendance ranging in age from a few months old to mid-80s.
Admission is FREE for attendees. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event.
Children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, poison and drug safety, heart health, fire safety, and a variety of local agencies providing community resources, including Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Central Furniture Rescue, 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, bicycles, gift cards, and other special prizes. Special guests at the fair will include some of our local mascot friends - and a few other surprise guests! We are thrilled to have the support of Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services again in 2024 as we give away FREE BIKE HELMETS to the first 100 children in attendance.
The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association welcomes families to enjoy the splash pad and playground at Cleveland Park and join us for lunch. Lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm. This picnic lunch includes a hot dog, chips, cookies, and bottled water for FREE! Thank you to our friends at HyVee for making this free lunch possible.
Donations are also welcome and will go back to the association to continue to produce free community events in the neighborhood.
Our safety fair started in 2019 as a resource for children in the Cleveland Park area. We have grown the event to include resources for families in general (parents, grandparents, etc.) in the entire Cedar Rapids area. In 2023, we hosted our 4th annual fair with 19 local agencies, 50 volunteers, and approximately 150 individuals in attendance ranging in age from a few months old to mid-80s.
Admission is FREE for attendees. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event.
Children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, poison and drug safety, heart health, fire safety, and a variety of local agencies providing community resources, including Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Central Furniture Rescue, 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, bicycles, gift cards, and other special prizes. Special guests at the fair will include some of our local mascot friends - and a few other surprise guests! We are thrilled to have the support of Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services again in 2024 as we give away FREE BIKE HELMETS to the first 100 children in attendance.
The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association welcomes families to enjoy the splash pad and playground at Cleveland Park and join us for lunch. Lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm. This picnic lunch includes a hot dog, chips, cookies, and bottled water for FREE! Thank you to our friends at HyVee for making this free lunch possible.
Donations are also welcome and will go back to the association to continue to produce free community events in the neighborhood.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When is the event? Where is the event?
A: The fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd 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 FREE picnic lunch available. Lunch will be served between 11am and 1pm in the pavilion. The meal 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 canceled. It will not be rescheduled in 2024.
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, Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Central Furniture Rescue, and more
Q: What activities are there?
A: There will be booths with kids’ activities and information for families, yard games, and crafts. The playground and splash pad will also be open at Cleveland Park.
Q: I'm interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event. Who can I contact?
A: Please contact CANA Secretary/VP, Nicole Schroeder, at [email protected] for more information on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities.
Q: Who do I contact with other questions?
A: Feel free to contact [email protected] and your question will be directed to the best event volunteer.
Q: When is the event? Where is the event?
A: The fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd 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 FREE picnic lunch available. Lunch will be served between 11am and 1pm in the pavilion. The meal 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 canceled. It will not be rescheduled in 2024.
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, Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Central Furniture Rescue, and more
Q: What activities are there?
A: There will be booths with kids’ activities and information for families, yard games, and crafts. The playground and splash pad will also be open at Cleveland Park.
Q: I'm interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event. Who can I contact?
A: Please contact CANA Secretary/VP, Nicole Schroeder, at [email protected] for more information on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities.
Q: Who do I contact with other questions?
A: Feel free to contact [email protected] and your question will be directed to the best event volunteer.
