​🎉 Family Education, Arts & Innovation Showcase

​Looking for a fun, inspiring, and interactive learning experience with your kids?

​Join us for the FREE Family Education, Arts & Innovation Showcase on:

​📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Abbott Square, Downtown Santa Cruz

​Designed especially for families with children ages 8–12, this exciting community event combines interactive arts, music, dance, theatre, creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology into one unforgettable experience.

​Whether your child loves drawing, performing, inventing, building, or exploring new ideas, there will be something exciting for everyone!

​🎭 Family Arts & Education Showcase - 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

​Children won’t just watch—they’ll participate!
Enjoy interactive activities and performances from outstanding local organizations:

​🎨 Drawing Challenge
Create your own artwork with guidance from Janice Serilla, Art & Design

​🎵 Music Performance & Sing-Along
Join Genoa Brown from Everyone’s Music School for a fun interactive experience

​💃 Interactive Dance Experience
Move, learn, and participate with Paris Cannon from International Academy of Dance

​🎭 Fun Theatre Activities
Explore creativity and performance with Lindsey Chester, Founder of All About Theatre

​🚀 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Showcase - 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

​Discover how ideas become real-world products!
Meet local innovators, entrepreneurs, and designers who turn creativity into reality.

​Featured presenters include:

​🚀 Doug Erickson
Executive Director of Santa Cruz Works
Keynote: First Steps for Young Entrepreneurs

​🖨️ Milo (Age 10)
3DE Club Student Entrepreneur
Presenting his "Boss Station" 3D-printed pencil holder and sharing how kids can transform ideas into real products.

​🔧 Niall Macken
Director of Spanner Design
Learn how professional designers use design thinking to transform ideas into products used by real customers.

​🧸 David Silverglate
Founder of Sky Design Studio
Discover the world of toy invention, 3D design, and rapid prototyping.

​🤖 Chris Bley from DART
Explore modern manufacturing, product development, and enjoy a special appearance by RoboDog!

​🎁 Every Child Goes Home with Something!

​Every child who participates in the Drawing Challenge will receive a FREE 3D-printed animal to take home (while supplies last).

​Kids will also enjoy:

​📚 FREE Books for Kids
Take home a free book and discover new worlds through reading.

​🤖 Meet RoboDog
Experience how technology, design, and creativity come together.

​🐉 Raffle Prize
Enter for a chance to win an incredible nearly 3-foot-long articulated 3D-printed dragon!

​🎉 Hands-On Activities
Explore interactive exhibits, prizes, and giveaways.

​⭐ Why Attend?

​✅ Inspire your child's creativity and confidence
✅ Discover local arts, STEM, and educational opportunities
✅ Meet entrepreneurs, designers, and innovators from our community
✅ Enjoy a fun family experience in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz

​📅 Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Abbott Square, Santa Cruz

​Admission is FREE, but space is limited.

​We look forward to seeing you for an exciting day of creativity, learning, innovation, and family fun!