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A huge hit last year and coming back this year is the

Zona di Ragazzi e Ragazze (kids zone)

All activities are free

Activities - may be subject to change

  • Create your own “FESTA Passport” for your travels around the event. Collect 10 stamps for a small prize! - Italians love moda (fashion) – Create your own Venetian mask, macaroni necklace and more

  • Make a masterpiece like Michelangelo – on your back!

  • Toss the perfect pizza in the Pizza Topping Game – How many “toppings” (bean bags) can you place on the pizza?

  • Visit the Kingdom of Italy – Our tiny toddler castles rule!

  • Test your knowledge in the Interesting Italy Guessing Game

  • Get your game on with the Mario and Luigi Photo Opportunity

  • Test your talents and time in the Pizza Delivery Obstacle Course

  • Use your noodle in our noodle guessing game

  • Cosplay All Day - Costumes Encouraged - A small prize is available for the first 100 participants each day

  • Italians are full of character! Race on over and show us your Mario Kart costume, or Pinocchio, Luca, Movie/TV-inspired costumes. Get creative!

  • Magia! Take your costume “to-go” and show us your Italian food-related costume – pizza, pasta, tomatoes, cannoli, etc.

  • Create a good old-fashioned Italian pride and spirit costume - Show us your creativity!

  • NOTE: To receive a prize you must have on more than an Italian-themed tee-shirt, make it spirited by adding items to your look!

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Note: One parent must remain in the kids' zone while their child is attending.

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AROUND THE FESTA FOR KIDS

(schedule subject to change)

  • Face Painting is available for a small fee - located near the Kids' Zone 

  • San Jose Sharks Street Team - All day 

  • Fratello Marionettes - Italia Pavilion, Saturday only starting at 12:00 PM

  • Grape Stomps  starting at 12:30 pm on Grape Stomp Stage with multiple heats throughout the day - each day

  • Sbandieratori - Italian Flag Throwers - watch the performance, direct from Italy

    • 11:15 am & 3:00 pm on Saturday​

    • 11:15 am & 1:15 pm on Sunday

  • Italian Swordsmanship Academy - fencing demonstration and mock jousting

    • 3:15 - 4:00 pm on Saturday

    • 2:30 - 3:15 pm on Sunday

  • Bocce - adult and kid's court - All day

  • Roman Encampment - visit and learn the history - All day

  • Italian Folk Costume Show - dress up and participate, Sunday starting at 2:00 PM at the Italia Pavilion

Fun for Kids

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