Festival Latino, the largest Latin event in Ohio, marks its 21st anniversary in 2017. This two-day, family-friendly, free celebration of family, community, and Latin American culture will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, from 11 am-8 pm each day. The 2017 Festival Latino will be held in Genoa Park.
There will be live music on the Bicentennial Park Stage. See the full music line-up, and great dance performances.
The festival includes a children's area with FREE activities open daily 12-6pm.
The FREE children's area includes:
Balloon Twisters – Balloon artists from Creative Distinctions will create fun balloon designs for children from 2-4pm daily.
COSI's Science Spot – This traveling exhibition gives families the opportunity to play, explore, and learn about science together with hands-on kiosks featuring activities to help children learn about basic science concepts, including force and motion, structures, magnetism, gadgets, and more.
Mexican Flowers – Big, beautiful flowers are used in Mexico to decorate on days of celebration. Join the members of Organización de Damas Latinas as they help children construct these colorful creations.
Creation Station – The Creation Station is designed to engage the entire family with hands-on activities to encourage families, friends, teams, troops, and the like to work together creatively to rediscover fun without the use of modern day technology. Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy are partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, and the Columbus Museum of Art to introduce attendees to multi-generational arts-and-crafts projects limited only by your imagination.
Mascots – Costumed mascots from a variety of Columbus sports teams and companies will make appearances throughout the two-day event.
Dates and Hours:
Saturday, August 12th: 11am - 8pm (children's activities area 12-6pm)
Sunday, August 13th: 11am - 8pm (children's activities area 12-6pm)
Where:
Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St, 43215. See directions and parking.
Cost:
FREE - free admission and free children's activities. There will be food and items for sale as well.
Please see the Festival Latino website and Facebook page.
