Everything You Need to Know About Our Upcoming Free Children's Festival
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Presents
Queens International Children’s Festival
Free Family Fun Including Live Entertainment
and Interactive Workshops
April 21st, 2025 (New York) — Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is thrilled to announce this year’s Queens International Children’s Festival, a free event that brings together high-quality arts performances and activities to inspire children and families to enjoy the arts. On May 17th from 12 pm - 5 pm at Rufus King Park (150-29 Jamaica Ave), the fun-filled activities will include live music and dance performances, interactive workshops, arts and crafts, a bouncy house, mini golf, and more.
Queens International Children’s Festival will offer a diverse lineup of entertainment, which reflects the rich cultural landscape of the borough. The festivities will kick off with games and inflatables, followed by a performance by Batingua Drum Company.
At 1 pm, a cultural storytelling performance will take place, led by Black Cowboy Indigenous and African Cultural Center Inc. Other performances include a Magic Show by Eric Q, and a rich display of Indian Dance by Jiva Dance company. The festival will close with an interactive Zumba session with Veronica Caicedo, and a Steel orchestra presentation by Pan Evolution.
An interactive Art Station will be available throughout, along with popcorn, cotton candy, and more.
