MYKINGSTONKIDS HALLOWEEN FEST: October 28th, 2023

Welcome to the home of the MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest and Parade. This is an annual event specifically created with kids in mind but will be enjoyed by all ages. This free community event is celebrating its sixth anniversary this year and will produce one of Kingston's biggest kids parties.

DATE: SATURDAY, OCT. 28TH, 2023 | RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, OCT. 29TH
TIME: PARADE, 2PM - 3PM | FESTIVAL, 3PM - 7PM

PARADE
The festivities starts with the MyKingstonKids Halloween Parade leaving Kings Plaza near Hannaford Supermarket and will end at the Kingston YMCA on Broadway. All community organizations, businesses, churches, individuals, groups and residents are welcome. Vehicles, walkers and bands are encouraged!!

Parade line up is 1:00pm
Parade leaves at 2:00pm
Parade will reach YMCA by 3:00pm

If you would like to join us in the parade please fill out the brief application here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEmRVP4DbKpdwhLJCy6QuD3N0I-EK7S-imZPAGGNkjyTinQQ/viewform

FESTIVAL
The MyKK Halloween Fest event is a family fun event great for all ages. Expect a a great deal of special Halloween performances including singers, costumes, various types of music, magic, lots of dancing and so much more. The event also includes vendors, food, trick or treating, carnival games, activities and more.
Check back here periodically for more event details.

EVENT SCHEDULE

PARADE
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Parade Line up at Kingston Plaza Parking Lot
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Parade starts and continues down Broadway and will end at the YMCA Parking lot for festival.

FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
Hosted By Ubaka Hill
3:00pm - 3:30pm DJ T-Boy
3:30pm - 4:00pm MyKK Dance Party w/DJ Frankie Bones
4:00pm - 4:50pm Illusionist Ryan Dutcher (Show)
5:00pm - 5:10pm Katani (Solo Artist)
5:10pm - 5:20pm Alessandra (Solo Artist)
5:30pm - 6:30pm Grand Finale Performance by Mad Science (Show)

EVENT DETAILS & INFORMATION

DATE: SATURDAY, OCT. 28TH, 2023 | RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, OCT. 29TH
TIME: PARADE, 2PM - 3PM | FESTIVAL, 3PM - 7PM
PARADE LOCATION: 151 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY 12401
EVENT LOCATION: YMCA KINGSTON, 507 Broadway, Kingston, New York, 12401
COST: Free for all ages

CONTACT US
General information and sponsorship: 845-896-0105 ext 7 or info@mykingstonkids.com
Vendor application and details: info@mykingstonkids.
Parade participation and details: Krystal Bullock at krystal@mykingstonkids.com
Volunteers: Princess Ballados at princess@mykingstonkids.com

STATS OVER 5 YEARS

Children Served
Free Hayrides
Free Pumpkins
Free Activities

HALLOWEEN FEST BREAKDOWN

Here's a bit of what to expect at this years MyKingstonKids Fest: MAD SCIENCE

- Trick or Treating with Community Vendors
- A Special Trunk or Treat with Sparta Rally (Luxury Cars)
- Delicious Food Trucks and Various Vendors
- Free Pumpkin Picking and painting
- Balloon Twisting and in-crowd Magic by Bee Bee The Clown
- Face painting by Mya
- U CAN BE ON TV
- One Strike's Battle Arena
- Live performances by Alessandra and Katani
- Performance by Illusionist, Ryan Dutcher, 60 minute show
- Dance Party by DJ Frankie Bones
- MyKingstonKids Imagine Gaming Trailer
- MyKK Virtual Reality Arena (VR World)
- Grand Finale Performance by MAD SCIENCE, 60 minute science show

TRUNK OR TREATING w/Sparta Rally

TRUNK OR TREATING w/Sparta Rally

Children will have an opportunity to trick or treat right here at our event with the help of our amazing community vendors and special guest partner, Sparta Rally with their fleet of luxury vehicles. Bring your bags and baskets and get ready for a day full of treats.

IMAGINE GAMING TRAILER

IMAGINE GAMING TRAILER

MyKingstonKids is offering our brand new attraction this year, The Imagine Gaming Trailer! It provides seven 55 inch screens with a variety of exciting video games on your latest consoles. Step inside this fall and be blown away to an engaging dimension of imagination.

PARADE

PARADE

Dress up in something fun and colorful and join us in Kingston's 3rd Annual MyKingstonKids Parade. Look out for many types of characters as we walk through the streets of Midtown Kingston. This year's theme is Mad Science!

HIGHLIGHT PERFORMANCES

HIGHLIGHT PERFORMANCES

Each Halloween Fest includes a special performance that will engage our audience of children and adults alike. Illusionist, Ryan Dutcher will be back again to entertain us with a spectacular 60 minute show. Other great performers include Alessandra and Katani!

U CAN BE ON TV

U CAN BE ON TV

You don't want to miss our newest partner organization, U CAN BE ON TV. This team will blow you away as they capture every child's eyes with their wall of toys and games. Kids get to play games, win toys, and may even be on TV!

MAD SCIENCE GRAND FINALE PERFORMANCE

MAD SCIENCE GRAND FINALE PERFORMANCE

Every year we offer a grand finale performance and this year we have the prefect guest. Be ready for amazement, excitement and of course lots of engagement. The Mad Science team will ensure your kids are enjoying themselves while learning and may even give them something special to take home.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS.

Presenting Sponsors: YMCA and Rondout Savings Bank

MyKingstonKids Buddy Sponsors:

Ulster Savings Bank, Rupco, Radio Kingston

Event Sponsors: One Strike, Red-K Apparel

Partners: Harambee Kingston, Seasoned Gives, City of Kingston, U CAN BE ON TV, Sparta Rally