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
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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
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Make a masterpiece like Michelangelo – on your back!
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Toss the perfect pizza in the Pizza Topping Game – How many “toppings” (bean bags) can you place on the pizza?
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Visit the Kingdom of Italy – Our tiny toddler castles rule!
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Test your knowledge in the Interesting Italy Guessing Game
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Get your game on with the Mario and Luigi Photo Opportunity
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Test your talents and time in the Pizza Delivery Obstacle Course
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Use your noodle in our noodle guessing game
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Cosplay All Day - Costumes Encouraged - A small prize is available for the first 100 participants each day
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Italians are full of character! Race on over and show us your Mario Kart costume, or Pinocchio, Luca, Movie/TV-inspired costumes. Get creative!
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Magia! Take your costume “to-go” and show us your Italian food-related costume – pizza, pasta, tomatoes, cannoli, etc.
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Create a good old-fashioned Italian pride and spirit costume - Show us your creativity!
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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!
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)
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Face Painting is available for a small fee - located near the Kids' Zone
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San Jose Sharks Street Team - All day
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Fratello Marionettes - Italia Pavilion, Saturday only starting at 12:00 PM
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Grape Stomps starting at 12:30 pm on Grape Stomp Stage with multiple heats throughout the day - each day
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Sbandieratori - Italian Flag Throwers - watch the performance, direct from Italy
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11:15 am & 3:00 pm on Saturday
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11:15 am & 1:15 pm on Sunday
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Italian Swordsmanship Academy - fencing demonstration and mock jousting
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3:15 - 4:00 pm on Saturday
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2:30 - 3:15 pm on Sunday
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Bocce - adult and kid's court - All day
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Roman Encampment - visit and learn the history - All day
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Italian Folk Costume Show - dress up and participate, Sunday starting at 2:00 PM at the Italia Pavilion
















