for kids only
In 2017, Go West has added several activities geared specifically towards kids. Dress them up in Gold Rush era styles and bring the little ones downtown - they're sure to have a great day.
Here are some of the planned FREE activities:
- Mountain Fitness brings old time fun that puts the 'active' in kids' activities. At the top of the Art Park, come and try:
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Stick pony races
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Gunny sack races, and
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Barrel races.
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On the stage at the Art Park, some activities your kids will enjoy:
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Make and take a beaded old west bandana-type scarf.
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Decorate a cowboy hat.
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Kendra Palmer and Mariposa Rocks and will put on a rock painting / rock hiding / rock hunting fun and crafty event. Your kids can decorate rocks and hide them, participate in the Facebook rock hunt, or do both!
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Dummy roping returns this year at the bottom of 5th St, in front of Jazzercise. Starting at 1, the little kids, age 4 - 6, will compete, followed after by 7 - 9 year olds. Winners will win a Bob Berg belt buckle!
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Kids' gold panning competition, 11 AM - 12 PM, Creek Walk.
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Outside of Jazzercise, Ethos will bring some activities for kids.
Activities offered for a nominal charge:
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Host of Heaven Stables will bring their traveling petting zoo, also in the
Art Park, between 11 AM and 2 PM.
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Let your kids release some of that energy by treating them to a jump in to Mariposa's own Dabbles Bounce House.
(Not) only for kids - these free activities kids will also enjoy:
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Indian Hoop Dancer, 11 AM and 2:30 PM, Stroming Rd Lot.
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49er Gold Camp, all day, with special shows at 11 AM and 2 PM, Creek Walk.
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Outhouse race, 10 AM, Stroming Rd.
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Gunfighter shows, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 4 PM, Stroming Rd Lot. (Perhaps a little loud for the really little ones.)
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For the little dancers and music lovers, music all day on the 5th St Stage.



