SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Children’s Music Festival (a KINDIE music festival) The San Marcos Parent-Child Workshop, KIDaPALooza, Children’s Music Festival is proud to present, for the first time in Santa Barbara and for one day only, the Emmy- and Grammy-award-winning rock band: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band! We are ecstatic to announce a last minute, amazing addition to our festival lineup, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s very own Dirk Shumaker, who will be sharing songs from his recent children’s album, along with local favorites, Ukulele Jim, Spencer the Gardener, Boom Chaka and more!
The Santa Barbara Children’s festival is designed to encourage participation from all attendees, regardless of age, language, or ability. During this one-day event, approximately 500 festival attendees will enjoy interactive music-inspired activities, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment by professional artists specializing in family-friendly productions.
The SMPCW’s mission is to create a supportive community of diverse families where parents engage actively with young children, create a positive learning environment and build skills that promote healthy social and emotional growth. It is the philosophy and experience of SMPCW, that better parents and stronger families create a more connected and effective community. We believe music is a natural and important part of young children’s growth and development. Early interactions with music and creative arts positively affect the quality of all children’s lives. Creative expression in song, rhythmic movement and listening allow children to bond emotionally and intellectually with others and create a foundation for future learning. Sharing this music festival with the surrounding Santa Barbara, Goleta and beyond provides an opportunity for community families to connect with our musical minds as well as with non-profits, local community organizations and music and art vendors.
Visit www.smpcw.org for more information.