If you’ll be in Kansas City over Memorial Weekend–you might want to check out the 3rd annual Jiggle Jam Family Fest at Crown Center! Jiggle Jam takes place Saturday, May 29 from 9am-8pm, and on Sunday, May 30 from 11am-6pm.
Here’s what you can expect:
- 2 dozen bands and dance activities! This is a musical extravaganza–all geared toward kids and families!
- 3 stages featuring national, regional and local entertainers.
- A massive children’s area and Wonderscope Live! tent.
- Inflatables, train rides, shopping, food and drinks…and much more!
According to organizers, approximately 27,000 people attended last year’s Jiggle Jam! Admission prices are as follows:
- $10 at the gate, ages 2+
- $8 in advance online
- $15 Weekend Pass in advance online
- under 2 is free
- $8 inflatable all-you-can-jump pass, one day of jumping, advance online
- $10 inflatable all-you-can-jump pass, one day of jumping, at the gate
- Parking at Crown Center is FREE, both covered and non-covered. Handicapped-accessible parking available in the parking garages.
THE ENTERTAINERS: (click for schedules)
Dino O’Dell & the Veloci-Rappers, Funky Mama, The Doo-Dads, The Jimmies, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove & The Hiccups, Ralph’s World, The Zeros, Stone Lion Puppets, The La-La’s, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, The Jazz Storytellers, Sugar Free Allstars, Falcon Punch, Choo Choo Soul, Terrence Simien and The Zydeco Experience, Drum Safari featuring Brandon Draper, and even a Break Dancing Workshop!! Whew!!
Sounds like a terrific lineup and a great way to spend the holiday weekend with your friends and family–there’s something for everyone! There are even discount hotel packages ($99/room w/ 2 free Jiggle Jam tickets) being offered at nearby Hyatt Regency and Westin Crown Center hotels. Just in case there’s no more room at the inn (aka Your House!!!).
