kIDS ACTIVITIES
Photos by Mike Shepherd (3), Elizabeth Larson (2), Madelyn Matthews
The Kids Area is Open Daily: Friday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
For ages 10 & under with their caregivers
spring 2026 ACTIVITIES
Story Time
Stephanie Lineberry joins us for Story Time with Characters from Makani Events. Kids Tent, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Parents Circle
Come by for a free coffee and join other like-minded caregivers at the Parents Lounge for a relaxing morning meet up. This is a great opportunity to share experiences and connect with other Shakori parents. With Eva Raposa, Seedlings & Sprouts Park, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Babywearers Peer Support
“Spill the tea” about baby carriers with Central NC Babywearers. Join Jessi Augustine for complimentary tea and peer-to-peer help with different carrier fits. Enter a Free Raffle to win a carrier! Seedlings & Sprouts Park, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Yoga with Amelia
Join Amelia in this fun yoga class for all ages. Use breath, movement and imaginative play to start your day off right. Kids Area, Saturday & Sunday 10am
Camp Earth Soul
Discover the magic of nature! Join Camp Counselor Megan for a fun-filled adventure with special crafts, nature play, and moments to care for ourselves and the planet. Gather with us and let your Earth Soul shine! Kids Tent, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am
Capoeira
Often referred to as the dance-fight-game, capoeira is a martial art that emphasizes dance, play, and music as heavily as martial aspects. Learn to dance, play instruments and do martial arts with Chris Geddings, all the while with a smile on your face. Kids Area, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm
Aloha Dance Wave
Join Ms.Jamie Leigh for a fun and interactive Hawaiian dance session! Learn the moves and explore the stories they tell through joyful movement. Seedlings & Sprouts Park, Friday 1pm
Yoga with Sarah
Join Sarah Pasche in this fun yoga class for all ages! Use breath, movement and imagination to keep your day going. Kids Area, Saturday & Sunday 1pm
Tie-Dye & Screen Print
Bring your favorite T-shirt or small prayer flag on Friday to tie-dye with Arlo and the Hempsmith team! Bring it back on Sunday to screen print the Kids Tent logo! Kids Tent: Tie Dye, Friday 1pm; Screen-Printing, Sunday 1pm
Mask-Making
The fabulous women of WINGs will help you get geared up and decked out for the Happiness Parade! Kids Tent, Saturday 1pm
Mystical Music Wands
Gear up for the Happiness Parade with Poplar & Pine and Belle Vie Farm. Meander through baskets of roving, beads and glitter, bells and other ingredients to make your own Mystical Music Wand. Kids and families are welcome. Kids Area, Saturday 1pm
Parade Kick-Off
Join us for the Happiness Parade kick-off with the Bulltown Strutters & WINGs! Children and parents are invited to line up with the WINGs Women for a fun, fluttering good time! Kids Area, Saturday 2pm
Viking Invasion
Join Adam Rierson for an engaging, traditional Viking game where we will share stories and perform reenactments! Seedlings & Sprouts Park, Friday & Sunday 2pm, Saturday 3pm
Green Hour with Mad Science
Join us for some FUN hands-on science. Interactive
and educational activities for kids with Mad Science! Kids Tent, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3pm
Laughter Yoga
Get your giggle on with Dr. Laura Ann Collatz as she leads you through laughter yoga. Raise your vibration, laugh with intention and dissolve all stress! Kids Area, Saturday & Sunday 3pm
Fox’s Family Fun Hour
Join Fox and friends for an hour of family fun and shenanigans. Parachute and relay games, Shakori bingo, and so much more! Kids Tent, Friday & Saturday 4pm
Deep Stretch Yoga
Join Holly Jackson for a gentle, therapeutic deep-stretch yoga class where mindful movement meets breath and reflection. Get ready to loosen up those dancing legs and enjoy an afternoon unwind! Kids Area, Saturday 5pm
Family Drum Circle
Join Drumming for Wellness NC and Mike Didge as they introduce a collection of world percussion and facilitate a drum circle for the kiddos and family community. Kids Tent, Friday & Saturday 5pm, Sunday 4pm
Kids Craft Bazaar
Junior and Senior Market Vendors
-Sign up 30 minutes before the Bazaar at the Service Desk under The Big Top.
-Junior Market – All items must be handmade by youth 10 & under. (Youth artists may register
for space.) Items must sell for $10 or less. Saturday & Sunday 11am
Senior Market – All items must be handmade by youth ages 10 -15. (Youth artists may register
for space.) Items must sell for $15 or less. Saturday & Sunday 4pm
-Feel free to bring set-ups for your booth. Fabric for on-the-ground display space will be provided.
-Email ShakoriHillsKidsTent@gmail.com with questions or for more info.
Kids Activities Schedule
fall 2025 activities:
FAMILY CABARET
Daytime activities in the Cabaret Tent are dedicated to families and kids of all ages.
Stop by for fun, educational, family-centered entertainment!
Photo by Elizabeth Larson
Jump, Hop & Play
Join in this playful session designed especially for kids and families! With classic games like hopscotch, jump rope and other fun activities, you will be moving and laughing along. Hosted by Living Arts Collective. Cabaret Tent, Friday 10am
Double Dutch & Rhythm
Learn the basics of rope skipping and how it relates to rhythm. You will be celebrated and encouraged as you give both jumping and turning a try. This is a no-pressure experience for everyone—beginners to experts! Facilitated by Shirley Thoms, Joyce Thoms & Friends of Living Arts Collective. Cabaret Tent, Friday 11:15am
Story Time with Louise Omoto Kessel
Louise Omoto Kessel serves as the Artistic Director of Pittsboro’s Clapping Hands Farm, a wide-ranging camp in Chatham county that helps foster unity, mindfulness, and positivity amongst all of their campers. Louise weaves together stories with cultural and environmental themes to children and their families to make for an enriching experience for attendees. Cabaret Tent, Friday 12:45pm
1,2,3 Puppetry
Based out of Chapel Hill, this young-adult led puppetry company continues the age-old tradition of spreading social consciousness through performance. Presenting a series of short shows throughout their set, 1,2,3 Puppetry will enlighten and engage audiences of all ages. Be sure to catch their puppet show-and-tell between each set to learn more about the craft of puppetry! Cabaret Tent, Saturday 11am
Broccoli Brothers Circus
Sure to entertain kids and parents alike, Broccoli Brothers Circus combines original music, puppetry and multimedia art for an engaging and educational blast of entertainment. Join this cruciferous crew for a set full of fun and positivity! Cabaret Tent, Saturday 12:30pm
Big Wonderful Variety Show
Children of all ages aren’t going to want to miss our Sunday blowout for family programming. Acrobats, dancers, stories and drums, jugglers and surprises: Clapping Hands Farm presents the best in local talent at the Big Wonderful Variety Show! Cabaret Tent, Sunday 11:30am