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Full of activities, entertainment, food and just plain fun, The Vail Valley Medical Center Free Family Fun Fair gives parents a chance to get their kids out of the house, release some energy and enjoy a day filled with action. Parents seem to have their share of fun too, not to mention it is free. The annual winter Free Family Fun Fair will take place Saturday at the Eagle River Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free on-site parking.
The event features a quad bungee trampoline, several bouncy castles, a gigantic slide, a mechanical bull and an air and space exhibit with a live astronaut who'll take pictures with the kids. There will be face painting, costume characters, face painting, balloon animals, fire trucks and a full line up of entertainment. There will also be train rides and an opportunity for kids to have fun on a dinosaur dig.
The Vail Valley Medical Center will have a photo booth where everyone can get dressed up and sit on a pink chairlift against a mountain backdrop in preparation for their PinkVail ski/snowboard event scheduled for March 3. All the pictures will be uploaded to the VVMC Facebook page.
“I love doing this event,” said Monica Mattingly, events and promotions director at NRC365, the event organizer. “It's so great to see the kids running around with big smiles having a great time and families are happy because their kids get to enjoy everything for free.”
The entertainment stage will be filled with acts throughout the day. Past events have included a magician, gymnastic demonstrations, pictures with astronauts, karate demonstrations from Inyodo martial arts and musical guests.
Every year businesses and non-profits set up booths to provide information for families, with topics ranging from health care to community participation opportunities and children's wares. Concession will be available or you can bring lunch from home.
Eagle County's finest emergency responders will be on hand with an ambulance and a fire truck.
“This event not only provides loads of fun for the kids but it also brings the community together,” Mattingly said. “It is a great opportunity to meet other parents and find out about opportunities for your children. Come out and see old friends and make new ones.”
For more information call 970-949-0140.
The event features a quad bungee trampoline, several bouncy castles, a gigantic slide, a mechanical bull and an air and space exhibit with a live astronaut who'll take pictures with the kids. There will be face painting, costume characters, face painting, balloon animals, fire trucks and a full line up of entertainment. There will also be train rides and an opportunity for kids to have fun on a dinosaur dig.
The Vail Valley Medical Center will have a photo booth where everyone can get dressed up and sit on a pink chairlift against a mountain backdrop in preparation for their PinkVail ski/snowboard event scheduled for March 3. All the pictures will be uploaded to the VVMC Facebook page.
“I love doing this event,” said Monica Mattingly, events and promotions director at NRC365, the event organizer. “It's so great to see the kids running around with big smiles having a great time and families are happy because their kids get to enjoy everything for free.”
The entertainment stage will be filled with acts throughout the day. Past events have included a magician, gymnastic demonstrations, pictures with astronauts, karate demonstrations from Inyodo martial arts and musical guests.
Every year businesses and non-profits set up booths to provide information for families, with topics ranging from health care to community participation opportunities and children's wares. Concession will be available or you can bring lunch from home.
Eagle County's finest emergency responders will be on hand with an ambulance and a fire truck.
“This event not only provides loads of fun for the kids but it also brings the community together,” Mattingly said. “It is a great opportunity to meet other parents and find out about opportunities for your children. Come out and see old friends and make new ones.”
For more information call 970-949-0140.
