[Photo credit: Kidspace Children’s Museum]
The series aims to create memorable experiences for children and their families, with interactive music performances and extended museum hours, the museum’s announcement said. Each event will take place in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater, with shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., while the museum remains open until 8 p.m.
“Play past your bedtime, Kidspace is open late!” the museum said, encouraging families to “gather ’round the campfire” for an evening of live music, dance, and artmaking.
Friday’s inaugural event, titled “Sunset in the Pacific Islands,” will showcase Chamoru cultural dance, music, and stories performed by Kutturan Chamoru. Attendees can participate in making colorful flower headbands called Gaosali and purchase food from Woody’s Grill food truck.
On July 19, “Cowpoke Country Night” will feature Mexican folk dance and ranchero roping by Técnica Arte y Folklore, alongside Earthworm Ensemble’s performance of “rocking guitars, fiddles, accordions, drum grooves, and rich vocal harmonies.” Visitors can decorate bandanas and enjoy food from the Eagle Rock BBQ food truck.
The final announced event, “Afro-Latin Summer Jam” on August 9, will present Masanga Marimba playing traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The ensemble includes Zimbabwean marimbas, drums, percussion, trumpet, trombone, and vocals. Special art activities and food options will be available for this event.
Families are welcome to bring their own picnics or purchase food from the museum cafe or visiting food trucks. The Campfire Sunset Series is included with general admission and is free for museum members.
For more information, visit https://kidspacemuseum.org/event/campfire-sunset-series/.
