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Kid Connection now at Lewistown Rec Park

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From left, Ainsley Smith, of Mechanicsburg, Addilinn Reed and Marley Williams, both of Burnham, paint rocks during Kid Connection on April 27, 2019, in Lewistown. Kid Connection returns to a fully in-person event this year, with the festival scheduled for May 10 at Rec Park.

LEWISTOWN — It’s that time of year again, an annual spring event that has been held every year for the last several decades in downtown Lewistown will now move to Rec Park.

Kid Connection provides free activities, games, and entertainment for children ages 2-12.

Some favorite organizations returning this year are Central Keystone Football, Twin Kiss, SUMMIT, Krise Transportation and Penn State Ag Block; new this year is Walmart, MACC Goat Therapy and many more.

“While the new location creates obstacles to the placement of various activities,” Goss states, “I’m optimistic that we will still have a great turn out for children and their families. Kid Connection is an event that is essential for bridging the gap for resources and persons needing them. Oftentimes, I will learn about new resources every year from organizations contacting me to register.”

The event is set to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday May 10.

Organizers said the event moved to Rec Park after collecting feedback regarding the safety of children and event participants.

As many children’s events had successfully been hosted at the Lewistown Rec Park the decision was made to trial the event there.

Casey Goss, event organizer, shared, “Ultimately, I based my decision on safety for children. While talking with the Borough, my main focus was on trialing this to improve safety concerns and then reflect after this year’s event.”

The new location will allow access for children to run around, playground equipment for any downtime, access to benches and picnicking areas and the opportunity to spectate local sporting events scheduled for that day.

For more information on participating or volunteering for this year’s Kid Connection, contact mifflincokidconnection@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.

“It is truly an event that focuses on bringing resources, activities and entertainment to the heart of our future, children. While we are able to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, it also allows for children to discover interests or activities they wouldn’t be able to otherwise…art, obstacle courses, plants/wildlife, agriculture, farm animals, music, etc. Essentially the event connects children and their family to the community,” Goss added.

Starting at $2.99/week.

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