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High-Flying Fun with the Jesse White Tumblers!
Kick off Apple Fest weekend with an action-packed performance from the Jesse White Tumblers! Watch as this iconic Chicago team brings its incredible acrobatics, high-flying flips and crowd-pleasing tumbling to the Apple Fest Kid Zone. Gather the family and grab a spot—you won't want to miss it!
Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM
Apple Fest Kid Zone Seedling Stage | near Lincoln & Sunnyside AvenuesPerformance courtesy of Apple Fest Premier Sponsor, Affy Tapple.
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The Cat in the Hat!
Saturday only, characters from the new feature film (in theaters November 6) will be in the Apple Fest Kid Zone for special photo opportunities and giveaways. Be sure to visit The Cat in the Hat: The Movie Lounge!
All day Saturday, October 3
Apple Fest Kid Zone | near Lincoln & Sunnyside Avenues
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Saturday Stage
THE SEEDLING STAGE
Saturday, October 3rd 2026
Kids Activities in the parking lot at 4513 N Lincoln Avenue
PRESENTED by OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSICHosted by Renée Nanzer
11:30am - 12:05pm
Idy Ciss Kolaam Dance, West African Dance12:25pm - 1:00pm
Maestra Renée, Canta & Play1:20pm - 1:55pm
Alka Nayyar, Chirtrahar Cultural Academy, Bollywood, Bhangra, and More!2:15pm - 2:50pm
Joel Frankel, Musical Merriment3:10pm - 3:45pm
Gingarte Capoeira Chicago, Caproeira Experience4:05pm - 4:40pm
Rebecca Jaffe, Musical comedy for families5:00pm - 5:35pm
The Dreamtree Shakers, Family-Friendly Folk Rock
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Sunday Stage
THE SEEDLING
STAGESunday, October 4th 2026
Kids Activities in the parking lot at 4513 N Lincoln Avenue
PRESENTED by TIMELESS TOYS
Hosted by Flavia Pallozzi10:00am - 10:45am
Magic with the Amazing Tim, Magic Show11:00am - 11:45am
Comedy Dance Chicago, Get Your Sillies Out12:00pm - 12:45pm
Well-Balanced Dads, Family Comedy1:00pm - 1:45pm
Comedy Dance Chicago, Still Feeling Silly2:00pm - 2:45pm
Vanda La Rose, Drag Queen Storytime3:00pm - 3:45pm
Bella Coelho, Sing and Dance Along4:00pm - 4:45pm
Changosnakedog Puppets, Music, and Encantamiento5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mary Macaroni, Family Music
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Kid Zone
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Toddler and infant apparel plus wooden ornament decorating activity.Bunny Ears Art House
Apple pie sensory bins and apple wand collaging.Fit City Kids
Fitness wheel, branded giveaways, and a basketball shot challenge.iCode Ravenswood
STEM activities to help kids learn: binary languages & coding.JCYS Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Fall-themed sensory experience featuring two engaging STEM stations.John's Concessions
Highstriker gamesMontessori Gifted Prep
Montessori work demos, rock painting, face painting, Chinese calligraphy & skill-based gamesMusicologie Edgewater
Multiple toy instruments for kids to try.North Park Elementary School
Crafts and a variety of engaging activities.Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School
Sensory bins and a scratch art project activity.Queen of Angels Catholic Elementary
Magatiles, Duplos, and fall-themed sensory activity.Rainforest Preschool
Apple-themed art projectRavenswood Christian School
Face painting, water table, spinning wheel, coloring & games.Rayito de Sol
Coloring station and fun, kid-friendly giveaways.Rogers Park Montessori School
Apple timer giveaways, and apple button making activity.
Sacred Heart Schools
Apple art!Saint Matthias School
Giant Connect Four and Jenga games, design your own zoo animal mask, and other crafts.St Philip Lutheran School
Fall-themed activity and a fall sensory table.The Gardner School
"Apple Explorer" activities including Fishing for Apples, apple bean bag toss & sensory bins.Tierra Encantada
Bubble machine and wands to play with, and easy & interactive Spanish learning games with prizes.
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POOCH COSTUME CONTEST
The 15th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, sponsored by Urban Pooch, takes place at the start of Apple Fest on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:30am. Join us for a super fun opportunity to showcase your talented pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hope of winning fun and yummy prizes!
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Scariest, Most Adorable, Most Creative, Best Dog/Parent Combo, and Best Costume Grand Prize.