Kids Zone

We want kids to have fun at the festival too! We have everything from amusement rides, painting pumpkins, a pumpkin derby and more.

Bring the whole family and let your little pumpkins enjoy a wide range of fun activities designed just for them. The Kids Zone offers a variety of hands-on experiences that will keep the young ones entertained all day long!


The Kid Zone is open Friday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except where noted).

Pumpkin Painting & Derby with the Fitton Center

Let your creativity shine with pumpkin painting or test your speed in the pumpkin derby! The Fitton Center returns with these festival favorites, with help from local Boy Scouts volunteers.


A Calm Corner for Curious Minds at the Lane Tech Center in Journal Square

The Robert McCloskey Museum & Lane Tech Center to provide a quiet, cozy sensory space for festival-goers. Activities will include an area for nursing mothers, sensory slime, fidget toys, coloring, and storybooks.

  • Fri: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Sat: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Sun: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

On Saturday, they will be hosting a Mini Maker Fair for ages 8 - up.  Drop in to participate in a variety of hands-on, spooktacular crafting and learning stations.

Amusement Rides

Get ready for a wild ride! Join us for thrilling amusement rides that promise fun for all. From the festival classics to heart-pounding rides, there's excitement for everyone.

  • Friday & Saturday: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(Please note: Amusement rides are a paid activity and are weather dependent.)