Bay Area KidFest Returns Memorial Day Weekend – Bigger Than Ever!

From thrill rides to balloon animals — there’s something for every child at KidFest!

Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26

Kick-off your summer at the Bay Area’s premier family festival — Bay Area KidFest. Enjoy a full lineup of attractions, arts and sports activities, jam-packed entertainment, rides, food and fun at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord in Concord.

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

Join us for three fun-filled days of excitement with Live Shows – 3 Times Daily!

Puppy Pals Live (America’s Got Talent)
Wildlife Wendy’s Tropical Bird Show
Non-stop performances on the Main Stage

Meet Bluey, Mario, Olaf, Sonic, and Princess Peach inside the KidFest Marketplace Pavilion!

Dozens of Free Kids’ Activities

Kid’s Town America - A beloved KidFest tradition returns with an interactive miniature town just for kids! All included with admission:

Balloon hats & animals
Spin art
Keepsake handprints
Friendship bracelets
Giant slides, crawl zones, bounce houses & more!

Memorial Day Ceremony

For the 13th year, KidFest presents a special Memorial Day Ceremony at 12 noon Monday, May 27, with the 21-time World Champion Concord Blue Devils C Drum and Bugle Corps and Mt. Diablo High School Jr. ROTC color guard honoring America's service people past and present.

All-day, All-ride Wristband

KidFest offers an all-day, all-ride wristband to be used on all 20 thrilling rides such as Dragon Wagon roller coaster, Bungee Spider Jump, Water Ballerz, giant slide, Spider Mountain, Ferris wheel, petting zoo, pony rides, Stars ‘n Stripes train and more. All-day KidFest discounted ride wristbands are now on sale.

Two Delicious Food Courts

Plus arts & crafts, exhibitor booths, and tons of family-friendly shopping!

Admission & Special Offers

Festival Hours:

Saturday, May 24: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, May 25: 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): 10 AM – 5 PM

$9 with canned food donation
$10 without donation
Babies under 24 months & Seniors 65+ — FREE

Saturday, May 24 – DOUBLE CAN DAY!
Donate 2 cans per person and receive $2 off admission
(A family of 4 donating 8 cans saves $8!)
All donations support Monument Crisis Center

🎁 FREE Goody Bag
First 500 families through the gate each morning receive a KidFest Goody Bag!

🎡 Ride wristbands and tickets go on sale each day starting at 9:30 AM

Location: Toyota Pavilion at Concord, 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord
On-site parking: $10

Giving Back

Bay Area KidFest is more than just fun — since 2010, the event has raised over $120,000 for local educational, health, and youth sports programs, thanks to Bay Area Festivals, your event producer.

Make memories this Memorial Day Weekend with food, fun, music, and magical moments for the whole family at Bay Area KidFest 2025!