Family Friendly Activities

Wicked Wand Workshop

Step into a world of enchantment and craft your own magical wand! In this whimsical workshop, children can choose from mysterious wand materials and decorate them with paint, glitter, and charms.

At the heart of the workshop is the Mystic Tester, a device that reveals a wand’s true power through playful trials. If your wand glows with a radiant aura, you may be the next Grand Sorcerer of the Realm!

Take home your wand as a keepsake of your adventure—ready for more magical fun and maybe even a spell or two!

Children's Costume Contest

Dearest gentle folk and magical peoples, join us for a children’s costume contest daily at 11am in the Palace Garden. We have unique costume pieces to wear too!

Mermaid Cove

Explore the magical waters of Mermaid Cove and meet our merfolk! Watch as they dive, flip, and twirl majestically in the water. If you’re lucky, they may even share a token of their magic with you.

Children's Knighting Ceremony

Children can receive the highest badge of honor by being knighted by the King and his Royal Court! Held daily at 3:30pm on the King’s Arbor Stage.

Never Neverland

Welcome to Never Neverland! Home to gnomes, pixies, trolls, brownies, leprechauns, fairies, and more, our fae gather here for the annual Fae Coterie Circle Council—held alongside the human Festival.

All fae in Never Neverland are friendly to humans, using alchemy and spells to make themselves visible, human-sized, and to create protective boundaries during the festivities.

The fae warmly welcome all visitors—especially those who feel a kinship with their magic. Come join the revelry and play!

Clover Cottage

Welcome to Clover Cottage—a mystical retreat at the heart of our festival. Enjoy music, stories, and a touch of magic, and maybe even take home a seed to grow your own!

Como Cottage

Immerse yourself in the wonders of reptiles! These slithering creatures aren’t so scary after all. Visit the Herpetological House for a look at these cool creatures!

Jousting

Huzzah! A crowd favorite – watch live armored jousting every day at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm at the Joust Track. Witness the epic battle!

Viking Invasion

Battle for Honor at the Viking Invasion! Step into the arena to test your bravery, wits, and warrior spirit in this epic Viking-themed challenge. Defend your runestone while plotting to topple your opponents in a thrilling contest of skill and strategy.

With every swing of your sword and clever maneuver, you’ll feel the excitement of a true Viking battle as the crowd cheers you on. Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or a daring newcomer, this action-packed competition promises adventure, glory, and plenty of fun for all!

Meet the King & Queen

Relive history and meet King Henry and Queen Katherine at the Festival!

Juggling School

Learn how to be a juggling master at the Juggling School!

Ninja Warrior Challenge

Tackle our Ninja Warrior Challenge, filled with daring obstacles! 

Adventures in Cardboard

Every other hour, Adventures in Cardboard hosts battles in the Cardboard Combat Pit, varying from one-on-one duels, small warband battles, boss monster battles and more… all moderated by AiC staff and using AiC’s rules for Safe Sword Tag! Gear up and join the fray, or watch the melee from the sidelines cheering on your heroes!

Duels, Skirmishes, & Monster Fights Schedule:

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wishing Well

Drop a coin and make your dreams come true! We are proud partners with the Angel Foundation to support families with cancer.

ARTrageous Adventures

Calling all young squires and maidens! Step into a world of creativity with ARTrageous Adventures, a magical new Festival experience.

Tribucade

Watch the Royal Court and other Festival Entertainers joyously greet all Festival Goers in this daily parade at 12:30pm!

Word of the Festival and the arrival of our King and Queen has spread far and wide! The Princess Court—royalty from near and distant kingdoms—have gathered to join the celebration.

These lively nobles have claimed the Palace Gardens as their own and invite visiting princes, princesses, and dignitaries to join them for stories, games, and merriment.