Photos courtesy of All Kids Fair
Following the enormous success at last year’s expo, the 12th annual All Kids Fair returns to Westbury for another amazing event. This is the second in-person All Kids Fair since before Covid-19.
This year’s All Kids Fair will be held on Sunday, April 23, from 10-4:30, at Samanea New York Mall, formerly The Source Mall, at 1504 Old Country Road in Westbury. This is the same mall that houses Dave & Busters and where Fortunoff’s previously resided. Since 2011, the All Kids Fair provides a fun day each April for kids and their families to spend time together and also learn about Long Island-based companies with services and products for them.
There are many exciting reasons for families to attend each year. Here are some of this year’s reasons, all of which are free with admission:
- Three large bounce houses
- Petting zoo with a pig, goats, rabbits, and chickens
- and Mrs. Mouse
- Guinea pig and bearded dragons for touching
- Face painting
- Balloon animals
- Cotton candy
- Photo booth
- Child ID kits
- Many activity areas
- Over 80 kid-centered exhibitors
According to Barbara Kaplan, director of the expo, “Building on last year’s success, we decided to have the All Kids Fair at Samanea Mall again because of its spacious layout, high ceilings, and excellent parking. As a result, we will be able to have many draws for Long Island families to enjoy together.” The All Kids Fair will have over 80 vendors, including camps, places to play, after-school activities, birthday party providers, travel, non-profits, and college planning.
This fun-filled event offers exciting educational and leisure activities to interest kids and their families each year. The Fair has opportunities for all ages, including kids who have special needs.
2022 attendee Larissa Wright shared “It was hands down a beautiful event. Plenty for the kids to do…[a] fun-filled day. [We] would definitely come back next year and every year after!”
AA Entertainment & Events, an exhibitor who also acted as DJ at last year’s event, enthusiastically added “Mr. & Mrs. Mouse, Alex & Andrea, and the rest of our team, would like to thank Barbara Kaplan [All Kids Fair Director] for putting together such an amazing event! It truly was a fun time for everyone!” The All Kids Fair looks forward to seeing AA Entertainment & Events, including Mr. and Mrs. Mouse, again this year.
A charity drive to benefit Giving is Living, a local 501c3 that provides non-perishable food, including formula, to those in need, is a new addition this year. Those who donate boxed and canned food or money will receive raffle tickets to win great donated prizes.
Sponsors for the 2023 All Kids Fair are Saf-T-Swim, Jovia Financial Credit Union, All in 1 SPOT with TheraTalk, Acupuncture Wellness Services, Epic Escape Rooms LI, Clowns.com, Your Local Kids Source, Blank Slate Media, Litmor Publications/Garden City News, Long Island Media Group/South Bay’s Neighbor, and 516Ads.com/631Ads.com.
Tickets purchased in advance at www.AllKidsFair.com/Tickets are $5 for children ages 2 and up and adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for children ages 2 and up and $5 for adults. Children 1 and younger are admitted at no charge.
Information about the expo is available at www.AllKidsFair.com
About the All Kids Fair
The All Kids Fair is an annual event organized by Specialty Connections. It showcases services such as schools, after-school activities, places for kids to play, camps, childcare centers, kid-friendly products such as toys and books, and health/wellness products and services. For more information about all the events that Specialty Connections produces, visit www.SpecialtyConnections.com. For information about the All Kids Fair, visit www.AllKidsFair.com. Contact Barbara Kaplan at 516-621-1446.
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