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CONNECTICUT KIDS FAIR 2023
Looking for fun family and kids events near you?
Look no further than the Connecticut Kids Fair on February 4-5, 2023! In partnership with Harte Auto Group and iHeartMedia, this exciting kids event is filled with all kinds of fun activities for children of all ages. From kids entertainment, rides and exhibits to kids attractions, games and prizes, your family will have a fun filled day. And when it’s time to head home, your little angels will be all tuckered out and ready for a peaceful night of sleep. Lucky Mommy and Daddy (or Grandma and Grandpa, Aunts and Uncles, the list goes on)!
This CT Kids Expo 2023 will be conveniently located at the Connecticut Convention Center, in Hartford, CT, so you can get out of the cold and on with the fun! Jump into our huge indoor carnival including pony rides, video games, RC Slot Car Racing, magic shows, gymnastic and martial arts and dance demonstrations, Interactive and educational displays, and even fashions shows! Not only will there be a ton of fun for kids, but parents and caretakers will also find one-stop-shopping for the latest products and services for growing families, including national, state and local companies offering product samples and valuable information for home safety, education and more. Plus, there will be live entertainment, celebrity appearances and loads of other family activities.
FEATURED EVENTS AT THE 2023 CT KIDS EXPO INCLUDE:
Magic Show: Highlights from “Magic & Beyond” featuring “The Magic of Illusionist David Garrity“.
Yo-Yo Guy: The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle & a giant yo-yo that John Higby walks on!
Bwana’s Wildlife Show: Bwana Jim is an experienced animal handler filled with enthusiasm & an outrageous wit.
Kids Fashion Show
Vacation Ideas
Face Painting & Art Projects
Family Resources
So don’t sit home over the weekend of February 4-5, 2023 just thinking about fun activities to do with the kids. You can go to a fun place for children of all ages that’s filled with attractions and entertainment galore! It’s a fun family day out loaded with smiles, laughs and good times, a definite memory maker, be sure to bring your camera!!!
Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Connecticut Kids Fair Event, produced by Jenks Productions
Meet Super Why at the Connecticut Kids Fair, Produced by Jenks Productions
THE MAGIC OF ILLUSIONIST DAVID GARRITY
Highlights from the “Magic & Beyond” performance may include hilarious stunts of apparent mind reading,an incredible illusion where a table mysteriously floats around the stage and out into the audience, “dangerous” stunts, a beautiful and artistic illusion involving ordinary Hula Hoops that perform extraordinary magic and a hilarious Houdini-style “Escape Challenge.” David Garrity uses visual magic and illusions combined with music, pantomime, situation comedy and audience participation to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds. David performs over 400 shows annually around the U.S.A. and internationally. David’s show has been seen at theaters, theme parks, colleges, fairs, corporate functions and countless other events. Recently, David’s show “Magic & Beyond” has been seen at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, NJ; the National Theater in Washington, DC; Silja Cruise Lines in Sweden; and a tour of exclusive all-inclusive resorts along the Yucatan Peninsula on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. In 1991, David formed his own production company, Entertainment Magic. Since then, Entertainment Magic has been responsible for creating entertainment and productions for some of the largest companies and events in the United States and internationally.
YO-YO GUY
John Higby is the Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. He has been featured on David Letterman, Discovery Channel’s Time Warp, Comedy Central, The Guinness World Record Show, Fetch with Ruff Ruffman on PBS, and even has his own Topps trading card! ESPN magazine coined him “Unsung Hero” of 2008. The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on! Specializing in family shows, this show is great for all ages!
BWANA’S WILDLIFE SHOW
Bwana Jim is an experienced animal handler filled with enthusiasm and an outrageous wit. He presents the craziest and most educational wildlife show ever! Jim specializes in reptiles such as snakes, alligators and turtles, but his show also includes other critters such as wallabies and exotic birds. Bwana Jim has a rare gift for handling animals and shares his knowledge in an incredibly fun and entertaining way. Come out and see Bwana’s Wildlife show!
If you are interested in attending other expos or events in Connecticut and the surrounding areas, make sure to check out the Jenks Productions’ full expo schedule including our renowned wedding & bridal expos and home shows.
Exhibitor Name | Booth Number | Product |
Villari’s Martial Arts Center | 100 | Martial Arts |
Sea Tea Improv | 102 | Comedy |
Yale School of Medicine-Child Study Center | 106 | Child Study |
24 Peace | 1104 | Clothing |
Rolling Video Games of New England | 1112 | Rolling Arcade,Etc |
Cabela’s | 1202 | Outdoor Store |
Original Things | 1205 | Toys Reversible Umbrellas |
The Bling Stop | 1212 | Face Painting, Henna, Sand Art, Arts and Crafts |
Underground Truffles Chocolate | 1218 | Truffles |
GODJ Entertainment | 1220 | Entertainment Services |
Renewal By Andersen Southern New England | 1222 | Windows, Doors |
Kidtivity.com | 1228 | Internet Resource – Kid’s Activities |
Hartford Yard Goats | 1230 | Baseball Team/Tickets/Mascot |
The Lasik Vision Institute | 1302 | LASIK Eye Surgery |
Metro-North Railroad TRACKS Program | 1304 | Railroad Safety |
National Federation of the Blind | 1306 | Canes-Guide Dogs- Braile |
Haskins Labratories | 1308 | Educational Research Info |
CT Kids and Family | 1312 | Publication-FP AD |
Wonderland Whimsical Parties & More | 1314 | Themed Birthday Parties for All Ages |
Festival King | 1318 | Toys, Games |
Ironhawk Financial | 1319 | Financial Services |
CareFree Home Pros, LLC | 1322 | Home Improvements |
My Connecticut Kid’s.com | 1323 | On-Line Events, Activities, Parks, Recreation For Family Fun & Day Trips |
UConn KIDS | 1324 | Information |
Mad Science | 1328 | Children’s Activities, Slime , Oysters, etc |
Tiny Sprouts Surrogacy | 1329 | Surrogacy |
John Casablancas Model & Talent Management | 1330 | Modeling Agency |
Silver City Quarter Midgets | 1332 | Junior Motorsports |
Rescom Exteriors | 1402 | Home Improvements |
Eclectiques | 1403 | Kids Back Packs |
Little T Quarter Midget Club | 1404 | Midget Club |
I’m N.O.T. Gonna Get Ticked | 1405 | Natural Tick & Mosquito Sprays |
Mandell JCC | 1407 | Summer Camps & Programs |
Have Some Fun | 1408 | Interactive |
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement | 1409 | Educational |
Elaborate Weddings & Events | 1412 | Event Planner; Birthday Parties |
Magical Memories Entertainment | 1413 | Photo, DJ, Video, Magician, Photobooth |
Dynamic Percussion | 1414 | Music Lessons Drums & Percussion |
Arthur Murray Dance Studios | 1418 | Dance Lessons |
Brick Swap USA-Lego – Traveling Display | 1419 | Lego |
A Blend Above | 1420 | Dips, Spices |
Power Home Remodeling Group CT | 1421 | Windows, Doors, Siding |
CHIPS Program | 1422 | Child Id Program |
Shimmering Ever After | 1423 | Embroidered Apparel & MIckey Ears |
Sarah’s Sandbox | 1424 | Sand Art |
TIAA-CREF | 1425 | Educational |
Exploria Resorts (Pocono Resorts by) | 1428 | Resorts |
Connecticut Science Center | 1430 | Science Center |
Punny Peeps | 1431 | Children’s book with a Free “peep” |
Tink Digital Inc. | 1502 | Draw & Play Video Games |
New York Life | 1503 | Financial Services, Child ID Program |
Macri Enterprises, LLC | 1504 | Childrens Products |
Golden Year Behavorial Health | 1505 | Counseling/Therapy |
CTConnecticut Home Solutions | 1506 | Home Remodeling |
Joseph Solimene, Dream Vacations | 1507 | Travel |
T-Mobile | 1508 | Mobile Communications |
Nomads Entertainment-South Windsor Entertainment L | 1512 | Entertainment, Arcades, Parties, Venues, Catering, Bowling |
Lux Renovations/Owens Corning | 1513 | Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems & Windows |
High Road Schools of CT | 1514 | Private Special Education School |
Chiromark | 1515 | Chiropractic Services |
Kitchen Magic | 1518 | Kitchen Remodeling |
YAY Lab @ Child Study Center | 1519 | Studying the neural mechanisms of irritability and emotional dysregulation in children and youth. |
Hamilton Getaway | 1520 | Event Planning, Invitations, Travel |
Culligan by Water Co of New England | 1521 | Water Conditioning |
Bandits Place Animal Rescue | 1522 | Animal Rescue |
Wishing Pixies – Letts Play Inc. | 1524 | Children’s Products |
2 Gals Doll Clothes | 1528 | clothes for american girl doll, emoji pillows, kids Toys |
Northwest Mutual | 1530 | Financial Services |
Olde Tyme Toys | 1532 | Children’s Toys; Sugar Straws |
Harte Auto Group | 1602 | Auto |
Boston Red Sox | 1603 | Selling our 2020 Kid Nation Packages , Baseball Team |
Access Health CT | 1605 | Health Care Services |
CPTV | 1606 | Public Tevelvision |
Golden Bell Entertainment | 1607 | Children’s Books, Graphic Novels, and Animation |
Amazing Face Art | 1609 | Face Painting , Henna |
Buy Buy Baby | 1612 | Baby Products |
Connecticut Parent Magazine | 1613 | Family Magazine |
CareFree Home Pros, LLC | 1614 | Home Services |
Usborne Books & More | 1615 | Educational Children’s Books, Plush Toys that go along with Books |
Leaf Filter North of New Jersey, Inc. | 1618 | Leaf Filter |
Spray it New | 1619 | Make your own tye die Shirt |
Submarine Force Library and Museum | 1620 | Submarine Force Museum |
Talcott Mountain Science Center | 1621 | Education/Science Center/Scholarship |
Mystic Aquarium | 1622 | Aquarium |
Magic of Christopher | 1623 | Entertainment |
Outpatient Mobile Services | 1625 | Mobile Outpatiet Services |
Connecticut Partnership for Children | 1629 | Children’s Services |
Community Health Resources (CHR) | 1631 | Foster Care Awareness |
Yankee Home Improvement | 1702 | siding,windows,roofing,sunrooms,baths |
Edward Jones | 1704 | Financial Services |
Aruba Tourism Authority | 1706 | Travel |
Behr Bras | 1708 | Nursing & Non Nursing Bras |
Teach Art 2 Me | 1712 | Face Painting, Art Lessons |
Comicfolds | 1713 | Minifigures, Wallets, Pillows |
Judson Family Chiropractic | 1715 | Family Chiropractic Practive |
Marvelous Mouse Travels | 1716 | Disney Vacations |
The Hartford Courant | 1718 | Publications (Magazines, Newspapers etc.) |
Vista Home Improvement & Luxury Bath | 1719 | Home Improvements |
Power Home Remodeling Group CT | 1720 | Windows, Doors, Siding |
Comkey Therapy | 1721 | Speech Therapy |
KWC Marketing LLC – InnSeason Resorts | 1724 | Tourism,Vacations/Vacation Homes |
PM Pediatrics | 1726 | Pediatrics |
Operation Fuel | 1727 | Fuel Program |
Natalie35 | 1728 | Hair Straightner |
SoVita Chiropractic Hartford | 1729 | Chiropractic Services; Posture Analysis |
Keith Alan Productions | 1806 | Entertainment;Photobooth,DJ, Portable Mini Golf Course |
Bwana Jim’s Wild Life Show | 1807 | Wild Life Show |
New England Novelty | 205 | Children’s Toys Novelties, Patriotic, 2nd Amendment and Election Items |
Webz Caricatures | 305 | Caricatures |
Connecticut Dance Academy | 306 | Kids performance dance team and dance instruction |
Elizabeth Lott | 307 | Financial Services |
People’s Products, Inc. | 6101 | HR40 Replacement Windows, Energy Audits |
Balloon Max | Balloons | Balloon Decor |
LTD Animals | PONY PETTING ZO | Petting Zoo |
Roaming Raceway | TRAIN | Train |
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