July 21st, 2012
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Kids' Day and Kids' Day in the Wharf - Join us for Free Family Fun!
From 10am - 2pm kids will take over the downtown and the Wharf District with more than 60 scheduled events. Kids of all ages will learn about safety, play games, receive free goodies from area businesses, make crafts, and play in the giant sand box. Enjoy live entertainment, free PRT rides, trolley trips and more. So kids, the only place to be is Downtown Morgantown and the Wharf District on Kids' Day.
Important Information:
Information booths will be set up throughout the event at Dairy Queen (444 High Street), Citizens Bank (265 High Street), and the Hazel Ruby-McQuain Riverfront Park Amphitheater (185 Garrett Street).
Restrooms will be available at the Morgantown Public Safety Building (300 Spruce Street), Morgantown Public Library (373 Spruce Street), and Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park (185 Garrett Street).
There will be a safety area located in the BB&T parking lot (496 High Street). The FBI, Morgantown Police and Fire Departments, EMS, and a Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle will be present. Also, first aid kits will be located at the Information booths.
Special thanks to:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Morgantown Parking Authority
Allied Waste
The Dominion Post
Bowles Rice McDavid Graft and Love, LLP
84 Lumber
BOPARC
Citizens Bank of Morgantown
J. Douglas Crane
Giant Eagle
Menus Plus
Morgantown Police Department
Morgantown Fire Department
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
BB&T
City of Morgantown
Brewer and Giggenbach Law Offices
Dairy Castle/Bounce Castle
Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hazel Ruby-McQuain Charitable Trust
MedExpress
Panera Bread
Spilman Thomas and Battle, PLLC
Waterfront Place Hotel
West Virginia University
Monongalia County Commission
West Virginia Department of Highways
WKKW Radio
WCLG Radio
WAJR Radio
Downtown and Wharf District Businesses
All Kids' Day Participants, Not-for-Profit and For-Profit Businesses
Participants
Activity Packet and CookiesLittle Caesars
Activity packet, kids' coloring will display on the windows, and free cookies at Little Caesars.
Amber Alert IdentificationsOSIRIS SHRINERS Mountaineer Patrol and Morgantown Shrine Club
Amber Alert Identifications provided for kids. Deputy Sheriff will be available to fingerprint the kids.
Antique Military Vehicle and Water StopTanners Alley Leather Design Studio
Antique military vehicle and an antique, canvas water stop at Tanner's Alley Leather Design Studio.
Balloon HatsPinocchio's Books & Toys
Balloon Hats at Pinocchio's Books & Toys.
Bean bag toss and bubble machine.Parents Place
Bean bag toss and bubble machine.
Bisque 'n Bead necklaces.The WOW! Factory
Bisque 'n Bead necklaces.
Bounce HouseBounce Castle
Located on High Street. Sponsored by Bounce Castle.
Bounce HouseDairy Castle
In the Wharf District. Sponsored by Dairy Castle.
BraceletsNeedlecraft Barn
Braided friendship bracelets worked with embroidery floss at the Needlecraft Barn, LLC.
Break Dancing PerformanceSYMPOH (Princeton University Urban Arts Crew)
Perform break dancing for kids
Brochures, candy, gifts, and displays.Operation Christmas Child
Brochures, candy, gifts, and displays.
BubblesMonongalia County Starting Points
Bubbles, recipes for homemade bubbles, and information on Parent Zone.
BubblesArrow Gift Shoppe
Bubbles at Arrow Gift Shoppe
Car Seat DrawingMorgantown Police Department
Drawing for a free car seat - located at the Old Stone House
Coloring and Food SpecialBlack Bear Burritos
Coloring contest and Kids' Food Special at Black Bear Burritos.
Coloring BookmarksFriends of Deckers Creek Youth Advisory Board
Coloring bookmarks made from recycled goods.
Coloring BooksTry-Again Homes, Inc.
Good Touch/Bad Touch coloring books.
Coloring historical picturesMorgantown History Museum
Coloring historical pictures and a small crazy quilt activity.
Coloring pages, face painting, and story telling.WV4MOM
Coloring pages, face painting, and story telling.
Cookie GiveawayWild Mountain Bakery
Located at the Farmers' Market on Spruce Street.
Corn holeBookHolders.com
Corn hole in the back Chestnut St. parking lot of BookHolders
Cotton CandyFirst Exchange Bank
Cotton Candy at First Exchange Bank.
Cotton CandySpilman, Thomas & Battle
Cotton candy sponsored by Spilman Thomas and Ballle, PLLC in the Wharf District.
Cotton Candy and Face PaintingFashion Kings
Cotton Candy and Face Painting at Fashion Kings.
Cow Milking ContestMedExpress Urgent Care
In the Wharf District. Sponsored by MedExpress.
Crack Little V Books (a division of V Publishing, LLC)
Search for hidden clues in the pages of "The Case of the Missing Lucky Penny" and crack the case. Play a coin game and brush up on money skills. Then, a trip to the flea market.
Crafts and PerformancesMorgantown Dance
Make a crown and other children's crafts, small dance performances, and sample children's dance activities/class.
Dance Routines and LessonsPizzaz Dance Studio
Dance routines and dance lessons on the Amphitheater Stage in the Wharf District.
Decorate a CookieQuata International of Morgantown and Giant Eagle
Decorate your own cookie. Sponsored by Quota International of Morgantown and Giant Eagle.
Decorate a CupcakeThe Cupcakerie
Decorate your own mini cupcake at the Cupcakerie's location on Willey Street.
Diaper changing and nursing station. Mountain Baby Diapers
Diaper changing and nursing station. Information on cloth diapers and diaper service available.
Duck Pond and CraftsMothers of Preschoolers
Duck pond and crafts for preschoolers.
Face PaintingMorgantown Early Learning Facility
We have selected 15 items to display that we can paint on the faces of the children participating.
Face PaintingBB&T Bank
Face painting by Miss Teacup and Twinkle Dee. Sponsored by BB&T Bank.
Face painting, balloon art, and a water bottle give away.Stone Bridge Baptist Church
Face painting, balloon art, and a water bottle give away.
Face painting, crafts, games, and a precious baby photo contest.West Virginians for Life - Mon County Chapter
Face painting, crafts, games, and a precious baby photo contest.
Fish PondElegant Alley Cat
Fish pond at the Elegant Alley Cat.
Fishing for Gifts and GamesMOMS Club of Morgantown
Fishing for gifts/prizes in a water filled pool and "I Spy" game for older kids.
Flight SimulatorAphelion Aviation
Provided by Aphelion Aviation in the Wharf District.
Free Children's TicketWest Virginia Public Theatre
Stop by the WVPT box office at The Metropolitan Theatre for a coupon for a FREE CHILDREN'S TICKET with the purchase of an adult ticket for any showing of Oliver! July 20-24.
Free Health InformationCarelink Health Plans
Free health information and frisbees or jump ropes.
Game & Food SpecialBuffalo Wild Wings
Toss a ball in a bucket, and win a small prize.
Food Special: $1.99 Kids' Special and $1.00 Lemonade at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Game and DrinksGreater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bash a Bully game and Huggie Drinks in the Wharf District. Sponsored by the Greater Morgantown CVB.
GamesCovenant Christian School
Bean bag toss, ball toss, Frisbee toss, and free water
GamesChristian Help, Inc.
Bean bag toss, ball toss, Frisbee toss, and free bottled water.
Games with PrizesAmerican Heritage Girls Troop WV0802
Washer toss, minute-to-win-it, putt-putt gold, stickers, and patriot crafts.
GeckoGEICO
The GEICO Gecko will be downtown for kids to see.
Giveaway Construction HatsUnited Way FRN Brain Under Construction Zone
Giveaway - construction hats to kids promote early brain development dangers of SBS Syndrome.
Giveaways and CraftsSabraton Baptist Church
Free water, simple crafts, and church information.
Hair Fun and TattoosMorgantown Beauty College
Glitter hairspray, braids, and tattoos.
IllustrationsGary's Comics
Kids can make their own illustrations, which will be displayed in Gary's Comics.
Information Stations
Located at Dairy Queen and Citizens Bank.
Informational brochuresPositive Spin
Informational brochures, pedal generator (power for lights and appliances with bikes), rides on unique pedaled vehicles.
Jelly Belly BeansSlight Indulgence
Jelly Belly Beans at Slight Indulgence.
Karate Kid Headbands.Caseys ATA Black Belt Academy
Making karate kid headbands and karate demonstrations.
Kids are peacemakers. Morgantown Church of the Brethren/Mennonite
Kids are peacemakers. There will be an activity for kids that shows others that peace begins with each one of us, especially the smallest.
Kids' ActivitiesMountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program (M-SNAP)
Pet Hole, Pets and Promises, the Bone Game, and tattoo painting.
Participants
Kids' ActivitiesHuntington Bank
Money machine, face paint, ring toss, sidewalk chalk, and tattoos.
Kids' Drum CircleMonongalia Arts Center
Located at the Monongalia Arts Center.
Kids' Food SpecialBoston Beanery
Kids' Food Special at Boston Beanery.
Kids' Food SpecialCareyes Grille
Kids' Food Special at Careyes Grille in the Wharf District.
Kids' Food SpecialCarvel Ice Cream
Free ice cream samples and discount coupons to be used another day at Carvel.
Kids' Food SpecialDairy Queen
Kids' Food Special at Dairy Queen.
Kids' Food SpecialMaxwell's
Free Homemade Cookies at Maxwell's on Wall Street.
Kids' Food SpecialOliverio's Ristorante on the Wharf
Pizza by the slice - $2 - at Oliverio's Ristorante in the Wharf District
Kids' Food SpecialTutto Gelato
Kids' Food Special at Tutto Gelato.
Kids' Graffiti GalleryAppalachian Gallery
Kids' Graffiti Gallery - 4 graffiti panels and colored chalk for kids to use on the front porch; the new Young-At-Art Gallery on the second floor; plus, treats for the kids and coupons for the parents.
Land of Sand84 Lumber/BOPARC
Sand boxes set up for the kids to play in. Sponsored by 84 Lumber and BOPARC.
Lego Lady, Games, and Snow ConesHazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust
Lego Lady, craft activities, Frog Prince Fling, Miniature Golf, and a snow cone machine in the Wharf District. Sponsored by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust.
Lemonade StandGolden Finch
Handing out lemonade at the Golden Finch.
Live PerformancesMorgantown Theatre Company
Live performances by the Morgantown Theatre Company.
Make your own pin wheels.The Connecting Link
Make your own pin wheels.
Making and Decorating Fans and BubblesChildren's Discovery Museum of West Virginia
Making NecklacesBig Brothers Big Sisters
Making dog tag necklaces and some sort of game
Mary Kay CosmeticsMary Kay Cosmetics
We would be doing a drawing for the mothers. Each mom would recieve a complimentary pampering session and chance to win a shopping spree. We would set up a small child size swimming pool filled with rubber ducky's. Each duck has a different amount of a shopping spree to give away to the mom with her pampering session. Kids pick a duck & win a prize for mom and kids get a piece of candy or trinket from gift box!
Mini BagelsPanera Bread
Free mini bagels provided by Panera Bread in the Wharf District.
Model Railroad and Modular Railroad DisplayMon Valley Railroad Club, Inc.
A public showing of our permanent model railroad and modular railroad display, a free "fun packet" for the first 50 children/families, refreshments, music, and a chance drawing for a train set.
Mr. NewspaperThe Dominion Post
Mr. Newspaper will greet kids and hand out balloons.
Oral Care InformationMonongalia County Health Department
The MCHD Oral Health Educator and Public Health Educator will demonstrate proper oral health techniques to children and their parents. Also, oral health supply giveaways and education information.
OrigamiUniversity High School Origami Club
Teaching kids how to fold origami.
Paint the Wall MuralAdvantage Health & Wellness
Large wall murals for kids to paint and free activity/coloring booklets. Located by Dairy Queen.
Photo BoothBlue Iris Portrait Photography
A photo booth will be set up for kids with a variety of props. They can retrieve their photos on the Blue Iris Facebook page.
Pictures with Super HerosTele Tech
Come one come all and have your picture taken with action heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman and more. Pictures will be taken by Tele Tech staff. Pictures can be retrieved by providing an e-mail address where you can be contacted. Other gifts will be passed out as well.
Plant a Flower or VegetableMorgantown Farmers' Market
A booth will be set up for kids to plant their own flower or vegetable. Also, there will be sidewalk chalk.
PlayhouseJ. Douglas Crane, LC
Sponsored by J. Douglas Crane.
Playworks, Inc. and Kids' Food SpecialGibbie's Pub & Eatery
Playworks, Inc. sponsored by Gibbie's Pub and Eatery. Kids' Food Special at Gibbie's Pub and Eatery.
PopcornDahlia's on Walnut
Popcorn at Dahlia's on Walnut.
Prize GiveawayMorgantown Dental Group
Prize giveaway, balloons, and temporary tattoos.
Promo for VBSCMA Church
Snow cones, crafts, and promo for VBS
PRT ridesWVU PRT
Free PRT rides throughout the event provided by WVU.
Puppet show Faith Christian Fellowship (Morgantown)
Puppet show (ongoing) and a game with prizes.
Puppets and PuzzlesSpruce Street United Methodist Church
Making frog puppets and frog word puzzles.
Rainbow the ClownCitizens Bank of Morgantown
Sponsored by Citizens Bank of Morgantown.
Restroom Locations
Located at the Morgantown Public Safety Building, Morgantown Public Library, and Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park.
Safety Area
FBI, EMS, Morgantown Police and Fire Departments, and a Red Cross Emergency Vehicle will be set up in the BB&T parking lot.
Sand art.Monongalia County 4-H
Sand art.
Shorty the Clown
In the Wharf District.
Sidewalk ChalkKuehn Sisters Jewelers
Sidewalk Chalk at Kuehn Sisters Diamonds.
SlushiesDe Lazy Lizard
Handing out slushies at de Lazy Lizard.
Smarties and InformationWV State Treasurer John Perdue
Table with SMARTIES and other information about the Office's programs outside of WV Treasurer John Perdue's office.
SmileyEAT 'N PARK
Eat 'N Park's Smiley will be walking around downtown.
Sponsoring the Raptor Rehab CenterMorgantown Public Library
Sponsoring the Raptor Rehab Center, giveaways (books, bookmarks, stickers, etc.), and free juiceboxes.
Surprise ActivityInterior Images
Surprise Activity at Interior Images.
T-shirt ColoringUniversiTEES
Decorate your own t-shirt at UniversiTEES.
Table-top science demonstrations and activitiesWV Nano Initiative, WVU
Table-top science demonstrations and activities related to Nanoscience Education located by the Morgantown Public Library.
Tattoos, Balloons, and Food SpecialCold Stone Creamery
Tattoos and Balloons. Free kids' ice cream cone with purchase of adult cone at Cold Stone Creamery.
The Jungle Express' Animal HouseJungle Express
Exotic reptile viewing, petting zoo, and Kids' Day Specials at the Jungle Express.
Trolley Rides
Trolley Rides sponsored by Bowles Rice McDavid Graft & Love, LLP. The trolley will make trips from the Mountain Line Depot to the Federal Building on High Street (beside MAC) between 10:15am and 2:15pm.
Veggie Toss Game Unicare Health Plan of WV
Veggie toss game - includes cornhole board with vegetable bean bags to throw at the target - silly bands, coloring books, crayons, and UniCare info.
Water GiveawayWaterfront Place Hotel
Free water sponsored by the Waterfront Place Hotel in the Wharf District.
WaterworldCity of Morgantown
A waterworld for kids! Sponsored by the City of Morgantown. Located at the Spruce Street Parking Garage.
Weaving God's eyes and Scholastic book saleOld Stone House Gift Shop
Weaving God's eyes and Scholastic book sale at the Old Stone House.
11:00
Live Acoustic Folk Rock MusicHolly Spears
Performed by Holly Spears from 11am to noon in the Wharf District.
12:00
Live Acoustic MusicAndy Tuck
Performed by Andy Tuck from noon to 2pm in the Wharf District