Family Area

Art House

We have many fun activities in the Art House; come and get creative with us. We start Thursday by painting our own Flags, and we will have the opportunity to fly them in Sunday’s parade. Choose from designs or paint your own. Special Makers-Lab with Mikey Makey’s Magical Musical Mats; we will make individual sound making mats that together will create music. We’ll make our own parade instruments from recycled and natural materials – Drums, Shakers, Rattles and Kazoos – and then we will rehearse how to play them. So much more see FULL Arts House schedule in Family Village under “art house.”

Family Field

Quircus, Quincy’s own homegrown Circus, is returning again this year to host Circus Games from 10am -2pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Giant parachutes, acrobatics, juggling, popcorn and more! In the afternoon 2 – 5pm, we will have Resolute Hoops from Sacramento teach hula-hooping games, routines and tricks! See FULL schedule in Family Village under “Family Field.”

Village Nook
With plenty of pillows, books, board games and etch-a-sketches, you can have some downtime any time of day. The Village Nook is tucked under our tall pines in the center of Family Village. Breastfeeding mothers and overheated kids welcome.

The Workshop Hut

At the Family Village, we are here to play and grow; come learn some new skills with us! Family Yoga each day at 9am. Kids of all ages are invited to a music workshop and jam with Dave Packer, public school teacher and music instructor. Beginning lessons in fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Meet and learn how to jam with other young musicians. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Please bring an instrument if you have one. Also, ukulele workshops for beginners to advanced with Mikey. Bring your ukulele and maybe even start a band for the Talent Show! Expect spontaneous workshops too, come and check our daily schedule posted at the Workshop Hut and See Full Workshop Schedule in Family Village under “Hut.”

Feather River Hydration Station
“Beyond Bottled” tasting of Feather River water chilled with baby ice balls. Mixing and serving up the best cold water in California for kids of all ages. Bring your own bottle to refill and let’s save on waste!

Family Village Vending Zone
Cruise the kid-friendly vending area with Body Airbrushing by the Mad Crafters, Hair Braiding with Latoya, face painting and the Island Goddes with other quality vendors to get your great handmade kids clothing and more. Also come see Bob’s Red Mill’s booth giving out great samples and Smokey Bear is back!

The Family Village Talent Show
Many of our Family Village patrons have been practicing all year for the upcoming talent show, and others will spontaneously find their talent just as the show begins with sign-up’s. All talents are welcome, song, dance, humor, perhaps something we have never even thought of as a talent before! Sunday at 3pm on the Family Stage.

PERFORMERS

Family Village is excited this year for some special VIP Grandstand Stage guests. Please check in daily to see announcements.

The Bumpity Bumps
A famous collaborative family band formed at Sunset Co-Op Nursery School in San Francisco, and quickly topping the charts in the Family Village, the Bumpity Bumps always draw a crowd. Come grab your seat early! Rockin’ guitar daddies Lebo (ALO) and Bo Carper (New Monsoon) are joined by the incredible mother/son team of Laura and Shane Ossa. This year there will be even more special guests!

Circus Luminescent
Circus Luminescence is an innovative performance art troupe that specializes in juggling, stilt walking, hula hooping, magic, clowning, aerial dance, and a wild sense of humor. Combining their comedic wit, award-winning technical skill, and state-of-the-art-technology, their shows are great for all ages. They offer knee-slapping vaudeville variety extravaganzas, awe-inspiring fire performances, illuminating L.E.D. glow shows, and ambient performers. Circus Luminescence is a treat for the eyes, ears, and soul.

Pocket Stories with Jennifer Aguirre
The children point to a pocket and through story, verse, and song the puppet comes delightfully to life. Jennifer Aguirre’s gentle puppetry not only engages children but adults as well. Come early to grab a seat up close.

Little Bears playshops with Ryan Hickey & Pamela Parker
Come shake and groove with music that makes you move, featuring singer/guitarist Pamela Parker of Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine. They will lead the group in rhythm exercises, call and response, improvisation, and some fun songs you can sing along to with your kids. This workshop is fun for all and provides the Family Village a music party of their own. Bring yourself and your Little Bears out for some fun music and movement!

Quircus
Quircus is Quincy’s community circus consisting of stiltwalkers, dancers, hula-hoopers, acro-balance performers, aerialists, jugglers, dancers, fire spinners, belly dancers, sideshow acts, singers, musicians, and poets. They are entirely made up of volunteers who donate their skills to entertain and embrace every chance to share the magic of circus arts.

Heather Normandale
Heather Normandale has made it her mission to inspire thru music, story and sometimes a whole library of living puppets! She will appear at the Family Stage Friday and be around all weekend with her fabulous Puppet Lending Library.

Toni Tone Mikulka and Cello Joe
Our Family Breakfasts have never been so good as this year with Puppets and Pancakes-the perfect combination! While we pour on the syrup, they will let the Puppets improvise stories, like “Frog in the Well” and “The Goose Who was Not Afraid.” Perfect way to start the day, both Friday and Saturday 9-10am.