What’s happening:Youth and Teen Zone

Welcome to the Youth & Teen Zone! You’ll find a whole alley full of fun for kids & teens in the Train Station Alley between the CTA and Metra Tracks. Check out the fun we have in store for families at the Main Street Fair, courtesy of our friends at Art Makers Outpost 

Youth & Teen Zone

  • Youth Stage Storytimes & Performances

  • VW Buzz Photo Opps & Popsicles

  • Youth Activity Booths sponsored by 10 local orgs & Evanston small businesses

  • Youth Marketplace

  • Yard Games

  • Bubble Dance Party

  • Face Painting

  • Balloon Animals

  • Food & Fro-Yo from Yo Fresh

What is going on?

Youth Activity Booths 11 am-6 pm

Youth Stage Schedule

11:00 a.m. Storytime with Alex Willan (presented by Booked)

12:00 p.m. Chicago Ballet Performance / Demo (presented by CHICAGO BALLET ARTS)

11:00-1:00 p.m. Face Painting

12:30-2:00 p.m. Bubble Dance Party (presented by Booked)

2:00 p.m. Pride Storytime with Gus’ Mr. Gus (presented by Booked)

3:00 p.m. Chicago Ballet Performance / Demo (presented by CHICAGO BALLET ARTS)

3:30-5:30 p.m. Balloon Animals with Donna Mackey

5:30– 9:00 p.m. Music & Yard Games

Outpost Teen Lounge Schedule 11 am-6 pm

Inclusive Space For All Teens & Tweens

  • All day: Chilling, Hanging & Crafting in an LGBTQIA+ &THERIAN CENTERED Space

  • All day: 2 D Forest Core & Pride Inspired Collaging

  • All day: Free Sticker bar

  • All Day: Friendship & Kandi Bead Bracelet Making Therian Tail Accessory crafting / Therio Type / Therian Name Bracelets

  • All day: Charging station

  • All day: Quadrobics in designated area with mat

  • All day: Board games

  • All day: Free Library sponsored by Booked & AMO

Youth Marketplace Vendors

  • Noodle Knits 

  • Fresa by Jojo

  • Ariella & Finoula

  • Jayzie Jewelry

  • Evalina Skrynkovska's E-Shop

  • Sonja Kolotti's Star Shop

  • AJ Ferrin

  • Grahame Goodwillie