Visit downtown Saint Paul for a weekend of arts exploration and fun at the 2012 Flint Hills International Children’s Festival! During the Festival School Days, May 29-June 1, more than 14,000 children and teachers will see artists from around the world. Students can interact with artists while they eat lunch, tour the student art exhibit or attend workshops all in one day.

In addition, the Family Weekend is open to the public. Come on over to downtown Saint Paul and experience performances you can enjoy for only $5, thanks to Target and numerous free outdoor performances on three different stages.

Zorro
Saturday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

A mysterious figure has arrived in town. Who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe? Join Visible Fictions on an epic adventure of this classic swashbuckler in 19th century California.

BAM
Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Théâtre des Petites Âmes tells this adventure story in the land of Tran Tran Troo. The Great Lady La can make the water sing but has lost her voice. Her two children set out to find a new a source of water in order hear their mother’s voice again.

The Wolf and the Goat
Saturday, June 2 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Based on the Japanese novel "One Stormy Night" by Yuichi Kimura, this magical story is about a wolf and a goat that meet on a dark night far away from home, but don’t recognize each other.

World of Rhythm
Saturday, June 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 2 p.m.

This exciting show mixes African, Latin, Spanish and Indian drum traditions with Western drumming and uses contemporary electronic sounds that are sure to get you moving!


Several outdoor performances will take place on our Flint Hills World Stage and Target Stage throughout the weekend. Performers come from a wide variety of music and dance backgrounds, including African, Hmong, Irish, Mexican and Native American styles. Come see the fast-paced, break-dancing Hmong group Motion Crew, or listen to Native Pride, a Native American dance and music storytelling group. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.