The Bubble Festival is the Duluth Children's Museum annual ''thank you'' to the Duluth community. Each August, the Museum has sponsored this free family outdoor event for children and their families. It will take place in the parking lot between the Museum and Clyde Iron Works Restaurant, just south of Michigan Street on 29th Avenue West. The entire community is invited to attend. This year, the Bubble Festival is funded by the Minnesota Power Foundation.
Some of the highlights of the Bubble Festival include:
• A bubble so large children can stand inside of it
• A giant bubble wall and bubble-fun activity stations
• Free Bubble Festival t-shirts to the first 500 children
• Reusable shopping bags for guests who arrive after t-shirts are handed out
• Rock climbing wall for guests ages six and older in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club
• Open ice skating and field sports in the Duluth Heritage Sports Center
• Free admission to Duluth Children's Museum exhibits
New this year, bubble artist Keith Michael Johnson will combine science with art to create entrancing bubble sculptures. Johnson has entertained – and educated – kids across the country with his bubble program. Visit his website, keithmichaeljohnson.com, for information, videos and photos.
Founded in 1930, the Duluth Children's Museum is the fifth oldest children's museum in the country. The Museum is committed to serving all children of our region, providing them a healthy, safe place to use their imagination, explore new ideas, develop social skills and learn through play. The ''Be the Spark'' Capital Campaign, with the goal of building a 28,000-square-feet museum for the families of the region, is in full swing. For more information about the Duluth Children's Museum, visit duluthchildrensmuseum.org
