The Joliet City Center Partnership (CCP) Downtown Joliet Kidz Fest on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event will take place outside the Will County building at 302 N. Chicago Street, with Chicago Street closed from Jackson to Benton to accommodate the festivities.
Kidz Fest is a free, family-friendly event offering a wide range of activities for children of all ages, including:
- Touch-a-truck exhibit
- Pony rides
- Magic shows
- Face painting
- Bumper cars
- Inflatables
- Back to school giveaways
- Crafts, games, and more
In addition, Will County’s Health Department will host Health Row, working with Will Grundy Medical Clinic to provide valuable services such as health and dental screenings and immunizations for the entire family.
D’Arcy Buick GMC serves as the presenting sponsor of this year’s event. Other sponsors include Austin Tyler Construction, ComEd/Surge Staffing Solutions, V3 Companies Ltd, AMS Industries, Inc., Old National Bank, and Physicians Immediate Care. Over 40 vendors will be on-site offering interactive activities, temporary tattoos, crafts, and other engaging experiences.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from on-site vendors and participating downtown restaurants.
Free parking is available at:
- Joliet Junior College lot (235 N. Chicago Street)
- Renaissance Center lot (214 N. Ottawa Street)
- Downtown street parking
For more information about Kidz Fest and other summer events in Downtown Joliet, visit:
🌐 www.jolietdowntown.com.
