Flint Hills Family Festival 2026

Join us for the Flint Hills Family Festival, proudly presented by the Ordway! Dive into a vibrant world where kids' creativity takes center stage, and enjoy exciting performances that are absolutely free! 🌟

🏛️ Indoor Performances

Experience thrilling, kid-friendly shows inside the Ordway, with tickets priced at just $8!

• 🎡 Cirque Mechanics: TILT! | A high-flying, circus-themed spectacle for the whole family
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• 🍼 NOOMA, an opera for babies | A delightful, immersive vocal performance perfect for the littlest audience members
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• 🐮 Click, Clack, Moo | A hilarious musical adaptation of the beloved book that will have everyone laughing
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🌞 Outdoor Performances & Activities

The Ordway, Rice Park, and downtown Saint Paul transform into a lively hub of art and community during the Festival! Enjoy FREE performances, interactive activities, and plenty of fun for the family, including henna artists, balloon animals, stilt walkers, story hours, drum circles, and dance lessons.

• 🎸 ROCK & ROLL PLAYHOUSE presents Beyoncé & Soul Sisters for Kids | FRI, MAY 29 at 6:00 PM
• 💃 Free salsa lesson and demonstration with SOUL BALLROOM | FRI, MAY 29 at 7:05 PM
• 🎶 SALSA DEL SOUL performing live | FRI, MAY 29 at 8:00 PM
• 🎻 SONS OF MYSTRO performing live | SAT, MAY 30 at 12:00 PM

📚 Just for Educators

From MAY 27–29, join us for the Flint Hills Family Festival School Week, featuring low-cost ticket options for school performances with ALL school buses REIMBURSED IN FULL. Perfect for planning an inspiring trip for your students!

✨ Discover more and plan your visit today! Ordway.org/Festival