KIDS ARTS BASH!

The 4th Annual Kids' Arts Bash, presented by Arts Guild New Jersey's Burlington City Arts Collective
Event Partners: 
Lyceum Arts, City of Burlington, Burlington County Historical Society & Historic Burlington Antiques & Art Emporium 
April 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for a FREE community arts event celebrating kids, families, and creativity! Bring your friends and your artistic energy! Whether you stay all day or pop in for a bit, we welcome you to join the celebration. Let us know you're coming - register in advance to take part in the fun!

This is our BIGGEST multi-venue bash yet, with indoor and outdoor arts activities at:

• Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts
• Burlington County Historical Society (plus, outside on the lawn)
• Outside of Historic Burlington Antiques & Art Emporium

Taking place indoors and outdoors along historic High Street, in a Delaware River town founded in 1677, the Kids’ Arts Bash transforms Burlington City into a walkable arts playground filled with music, movement, storytelling, and imaginative play—all building toward a high-energy finale with DJ Willy Wow that brings the entire community together.

What's happening at the 2026 Bash?!

HEADLINERS:

• 2:00 PM -  Fyütch – GRAMMY® winning music and social justice artist, educator and speaker
• 2:30 PM - Flor Bromley - GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® nominee singer/songwriter dedicated to creating music for kids that elevates the Latin bilingual culture.
• 4:30 PM - DJ Willy Wow! – A GRAMMY®-nominated children’s artist, DJ, and songwriter whose interactive, high-energy performances blend original music, movement, and family-friendly beats. The Kids’ Arts Bash will conclude with a dance party and concert led by DJ Willy Wow!, sending families home on a celebratory high note.

• Shelli Buttons, Circus Artist – A talented aerialist and circus artist who captivates audiences with her high-flying, awe-inspiring performances.
• Enchantment Theatre Company — Original theatre for young audiences complete with puppetry, masks and interactive elements for families presents Mommy's Khimar, based on the book by the same title.
• AlphaBugs featuring Ants on a Log and Mélissa Smith – A folksy duo offering playful and socially conscious songs that delight audiences of all ages.
• Two of a Kind - 
• Big Idea Committee – An award-winning duo blending musical theatre vocals with live cello instrumentals to engage BIG Thinkers in the power (and fun!) of their ideas.
• Nettie Nana and Friends – An NJEA award-winning puppeteer company educating and entertaining children through the wacky, wonderful world of puppets.
• Chad Juros Magician
• Global Orchestra
• Michael and the Rockness Monsters
• Strawbitty Yops with Lavender Blues

Hands-On Arts Activities Will Include:

• Cookie decorating with JB Bakery
• Crafts with Once Upon a Painting
• A community mural project with Peter Bieling, inviting families to create a shared work of public art together
• Dress-up and photo booths
  
• Karaoke
• Face painting
• balloon artists
  
• Character Performers

REFRESHMENTS / FOOD:

A selection of vendors will also be present, including Not Your Mama’s Tacos, Evermore Coffee Roasters and theUMMM Ice Cream truck, offering treats to satisfy every sweet tooth.

THANK YOU!
Kids' Arts Bash funding provided through a 2026 NJEDA A.R.T. Phase II Grant (Burlington City Art Collective)