Go for the gold at this year's KidzExplore.
The annual event for children and families will be on Saturday and Sunday at the Mid-America Center.
The theme, Kids Explore Games, draws inspiration from the upcoming Olympic games and from the joy of being active. Kids can run, kick, throw and swing a bat to win. There will be soccer, T-ball, football, floor hockey and many more games.
Youngsters can participate in a training camp and try out the 40-foot inflatable Extreme Obstacle Course. They can make and carry a "torch" on a track. Or they can make a gold medal and take their place on an awards podium. Parents are welcome to bring cameras and snap photos of these golden moments.
Weekend activities will include exotic animals, pony rides, bounce houses, local entertainment, Shrine clowns, games, costumed characters, food sampling and face painting.
A special area for children ages 3 and younger will have soft play areas, a junior bouncer, music and games appropriate for that age group.
Event activities will be indoors at the Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, on Saturday and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission will be $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 12. (No Frills Supermarkets has $1 discount coupons and also sells discounted tickets.) Information: www.KidzExlore.com.
Contact the writer: 402-444-1052, jane.palmer@owh.com
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