Children's Activities

There will be lots to do for the youngest members of the family at this year's Midsummer Arts Faire. Children's Hands-On Art Activities will be available free of charge all day Saturday and Sunday. The activities will include a Lincoln-inspired art project in honor of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate anniversary year.

The Young Collector's Gallery (YCG) will be moved from the bandstand this year to a tent near the children's hands-on activities. YCG is for children ages 5-14 and no parents are allowed. Participating and local artists donate their work to the gallery and for $10 or less each child may purchase a real piece of original art. It's a great opportunity for children to develop their own taste in art and a portion of the proceeds support art programs in local schools.

New this year for kids - Nauvoo on the Road will offer hands-on activities for children including pioneer games, candle-making, gingerbread cookies and rope making. All Nauvoo on the Road activities are free of charge and will be held in the designated children's area from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday only.

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