2026 KidsLinked Pittsburgh-South Hills Children’s Festival

We are excited to invite you to this FREE family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find back to school items such as classes, education options, care & after school care & other family resources at this event packed with lots of fun! Register now for Character visits with Bluey/Marshall/Stitch, Candy Hunt, Bounce Park & Fun Zone, tunnel & fort zone, new character mini golf course, laser tag, carnival games and tons of other activities! Event is indoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, Family Bingo, magician and more!

Register early! This event will sell out!

Featured Activities:

• FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FIRST 200 (Limit 2 Per Family): Free Supplies plus, find classes, care, programs and resources for back to school and items for your kids.
• CHARACTER VISITS: 1st 500 Meet & Greet with Bluey, Marshall, and Stitch! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids & special picture area!)
• CANDY HUNT - 1st of the year – Candy & Prizes!
• FUN ZONE:  Bounce House | Tunnel Zone | Fort Zone | Mini Golf – Register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
• FUN ACTIVITIES – Get Activity Tickets – 7 Carnival Games – win prizes!
• COSTUME CONTEST – Dress up in your favorite costume to win prizes!
• Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Free Treats
• Fun Games & Contests – Let’s Make Deal Game Show, limbo contest, hula hoop contest – win prizes!
• Stage Entertainment – Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
• Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses & Shopping!  Plus, Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, & Family Resources!

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🚚 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor?

Visit our vendor page / Learn More:  CLICK HERE

Registration Options (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)

Event is indoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!

(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY

• Early Entry (Noon -3PM)
• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) – Must get by 6PM
• DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES
• FUN Pass – Includes:

>>Special Activities: Character Meet & Greet (12:30PM - 2:50PM Bluey, Marshal, Stitch) | Stage Contest – Costume Contest 1:10PM Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest 1:20PM | Family Bingo 1:30PM |  Let’s Make a Deal Game Show 1:45PM | Karaoke Fun 2:00PM 

>>CANDY Hunt - 2:10PM - 3 different candy hunts; ages 4 & under, 5-8, & 9-12) 

>>Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops, or bubble gum!)

(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY

• General Entry (1PM -3PM)
• FUN Pass (See Above)
• DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES
• Or $2/person at the door

(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $12 (Limit 100 - $14 Value) – PER CHILD – INLCLUES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY

• Early Entry (Noon - 3PM) - includes all adults in party
• BOUNCE PARK ZONE WRISTBAND:  Good for Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, and Mini Golf Course (All Day)
• 5 Activity Tickets: Used for Carnival Games (Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – all are 1-2 tickets)
• FUN Pass (See Above)
• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family)

(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $17 (Limit 40 - $35 Value) PER CHILD – INLCLUES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY

• Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
• Early Visit with Bluey (Noon-12:30PM)
• Private Candy Hunt (12:50PM)!
• PICK 1 ITEM BELOW (Up to $20 Value!):

⮞ Character Mystery Box (Pick 1 box): (Many Styles - See options):  CLICK HERE

⮞ Bubble Wand & Fun Toy: (Many Items - See options): CLICK HERE 

⮞ Sunglasses (lots of styles from men’s, women’s, and kids)

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Add-On Fun Items:

(1) Unlimited Bounce Park Pass

– $5 online / $7 at event

- Includes Bounce Items, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & 1 round of character mini golf!

(2) Carnival / Activity Tickets

– 3 for $6 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event

- CARNIVAL GAMES (1-2 Tickets) - Tin Can Game, Basketball game, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Coin Roller, Chicken Flipper – Win Great Prizes!

- LASER TAG (2 Tickets) – Fun activity, play with friends or against others!

(3) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($5 / $7 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE

(4) Bubble Wand ($8 online / $10 at event) SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE 

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What’s in the VIP Bag?

• Kids Meal Coupons
• Special Passes to Activity Centers
• Plus, More Surprises!

💥Refer-a-Friend Bonus💥

We are offering a “Refer a Friend” bonus. TOP 5 people who refers the most attendees will receive 50 Activity Tickets good for the event. We will award the winner at check-in!

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Event Schedule Highlights:

• Noon: DIAMOND – EVERYTHING PASS – ULTIMATE PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
• Noon: Bluey Visit Starts (Ultimate Pass Only)
• 12:05PM: Fun Zone, Laser Tag, Tunnel Zone and Carnival Games Open!
• 12:30PM: Bluey Visit Starts - ALL
• 12:50PM: Ultimate Pass Candy Hunt Only
• 12:45PM: Magician (Main Stage)
• 1:00 PM GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS
• 1:00PM – 1:50PM: Chase Meet & Greet Starts
• 1:10PM: Costume Contest (Main Stage)
• 1:20PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
• 1:30PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
• 1:45PM: Let’s Make a Deal Gameshow (Main Stage)
• 2:00PM – 2:50PM: Stitch Meet & Greet Starts
• 2:00PM: Karaoke Fun!  (Main Stage)
• 2:10PM: CANDY HUNT – ages 0-6, 7-12 years (Candy Zone)
• 2:20PM: Magician (Main Stage)
• 2:50PM: Character Visit ENDS
• 3:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!

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Invite your friends! Don’t miss the biggest family party of the summer!

How to Join the Fun:

1. Click "Register" online

2. Choose your admission level + any add-ons

3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name)

4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building)

5. Let the fun begin!

Please share the event with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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