FREE WQXR Classical Kids Fair

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NJ PAC

Jul 13, 2025. 12pm-5pm

Toddlers (2-4 yrs)
Schoolkids (5-7 yrs)
Tweens (8-12 yrs)
Teens (13-18 yrs)
Adults

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Get ready to “strike a chord” with your children at the WQXR Classical Kids Fair! The New Jersey Symphony partners with WQXR and NJPAC to present an afternoon of fun activities, and live performances, that spark imagination and wonder through the joys of classical music.

Make your family time harmonious at New Jersey’s first WQXR Classical Kids Fair!

Activities include:

Storytelling: Interactive readings of picture books about musical icons and artistic legends
Arts and crafts: Musical craft stations including decorating egg shaker maracas led by Girl Scouts Hearts of New Jersey, Paterson Music Project and STEAM URBAN
Performances by Keys 2 Success, New Jersey Symphony Chambers Players, Nimbus Dance and Paterson Music Project.

Musical Workshops including:

Instrument Discovery Zone: See, touch and try musical instruments provided by New Jersey Symphony and Keys 2 Success
Classical Cupcake Carriage: Decorate classical-themed cookies with a pro baker in the Cupcake Carriage mobile baking truck; also take home a mini cupcake while supplies last
Dress Up Like a Composer: Have fun at the photo station with composer props and costumes
Chinese dragon dance: Interact with the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company dragon, as seen in the company’s dance performances

Presented in collaboration with WQXR and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

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