Kids Stuff at Kempenfest

There's lots to do for kids at Kempenfest. From the exciting Traveling Theme Park to the children's village at the South Shore, to arts and crafts demonstrations for kids, there's no reason to leave the youngsters at home. And if that's not enough, check out the accessible playground at Centennial Beach and take the kids for a dip in Barrie's popular waterfront beach. Summer is for kids, and so is Kempenfest.

YMCA Children's Village

Kempenfest is for kids! Bring the entire family to Kempenfest this year and enjoy activities all day long. Start your day on the south shore at the YMCA Children’s Village, where there is an exciting array of games, crafts, and activities.

Get your hands busy doing some crafts, ride a pony, learn to juggle, paint your face or fly your very own kite. Kids of all ages can try something new or just have some fun at one of our more than 20 activities. YMCA staff have scheduled an exciting array of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. In addition to a rock climbing wall there will be jumping castles and pony rides and BBQ lunch. Create some wonderful crafts or challenge Mom and Dad to one of the games - you may win a great prize.

Experience joyful interaction and spontaneous entertainment from our jugglers, clowns and wandering minstrels. The YMCA Children’s Village is active and affordable; some activities have a small cost associated with them. All proceeds will go to the Barrie YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign which helps provide financial assistance to families and children.

Featured Entertainment

Music By Jake Differ
Performances Saturday 1pm and 3pm and Sunday Noon and 2pm - three-time Parents' Choice Award winner and Juno nominee! His first CD TAKE A LITTLE RIDE WITH ME won a Parents' Choice Gold Award, his second CD HAPPY ALL OF THE TIME was nominated for a 2006 Juno Award (Canadian equivalent of a Grammy Award) for "Children's Album of the Year" and received a Parents' Choice Award as well. JAKE's latest CD ZIGGY ZAGGY ROAD received the Parents' Choice Recommended Award.

 

The Bill and Wayne Show
Performances Saturday Noon, 2pm and 4pm and Sunday 11am, 1pm and 3pm. This comedic duo is sure to entertain both kids and parents with their magic, aerobatics, stilt walking and whatever else inspires them at the time. Witness their witty banter back and forth as you can see them plainly having fun heckling each other while the other performs. Don't miss their "Poi of Doom" routine. The only one we know of in the world. Definitely not to be missed!

 

Take a Magic Dragon Ride

Your next stop should be the Robertson Traveling Theme Park Midway – sure to thrill your kids for many hours. The hot attraction again this year is Drop Zone. Go ahead, join them for a tummy turning trip. Fun? Wow!

Kempenfest chooses to partner with Robertson Amusements because of their impeccable safety record, the clean and attractive rides, and their friendly and helpful staff.  Have some fun at the midway.

And even if you take away everything Kempenfest has to offer your kids you’re still left with one the favourite parks there is in Barrie. Between the accessible playground, sandy white beach and the mini putt, Centennial Park is one of Barrie’s most popular parks. So if all else fails, make sure you pack a swimsuit and go jump in the lake with your kids. You’ll both love it.

When all else fails. . . there's Centennial Beach!