The Sedona Hummingbird Festival presents Kids Day!
Saturday July 25th  10am-2pm

Our Kids Day is always tremendously popular, and we are thrilled to bring it back with even more activities. Check back as we add more descriptions.

Hummingbird Tales for Kids with Fox Ellis

10-10:30am FREE PRESENTATION OPEN TO ALL in the speaker auditorium 
Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis will weave ancient stories of how hummingbirds earned their colors, their famous race with crane, and how hummingbird added stars to the heavens. Sing along with several traditional songs. This 30-minute presentation is tailored especially for children as an opening element on Kids Day.  Admission to this talk is FREE for everyone in the speaker auditorium.

International Raptor and Falconry Center

10am – 2pm
Incredible live raptors and falcons from the International Raptor and Falconry Center will be on hand (literally) at different times throughout kids day, including Moira the Bald Eagle, Druantia the Turkey Vulture, Leroy the Harris Hawk and Avalina the Barn Owl. Visit the booth more than once to see the different birds. For a donation you can even hold one of these amazing creatures on your own hand or arm!

Sonoran Reptiles

10am – 2pm
The staff of Sonoran Reptiles offers kids and adults alike a great opportunity to get up close and personal with our important local reptilian residents, including live snakes, lizards, and other creatures.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

10am – 2pm
Representatives from Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary will be sharing activities for kids and live animals to see and interact with: insects, spiders, reptiles, and a small mammal. Through educating the public, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary hopes to help ensure the sustained existence of wildlife species throughout the world. This is a great opportunity to learn about the animals and about what you can see when you visit Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. HPZS is open every day of the year and located off of Willow Creek Road across from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, at 1403 Heritage Park Road in Prescott.

Crafts and Mural Painting with Joan Bourque

10am – 2pm
Kids will have the opportunity to create hummingbird crafts and paint a beautiful pollinator mural that we will display in our traveling both and in future festivals.

Painting Faces by Rose

10am – 2pm

Rose uses high quality cosmetic, FDA  approved paints and glitter to create fun face art.

Madam Eileen’s Balloon Creations

10am – 2pm
Madam Eileen returns with her fabulous balloon creations. She will create a wonderful balloon souvenir to bring home.

Community Library Sedona

10am – 2pm

Staff from the Community Library Sedona will offer hummingbird-themed crafts and activities for kids.

Samantha Daissy Sweets

10am – 5pm
Samantha Daissy Sweets offers just what kids want on a hot day: lemonade, popsicles, mini-donuts and other sweet treats!

In addition, the following organizations will be on hand with information, activities, and surprises for children and adults alike:

Arizona Master Naturalists, Central Highlands Chapter

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

Arizona State Parks and Trails

Arizona Water Company

Friends of the Verde River

Natural History Institute

Northern Arizona Audubon Society

Except as noted, all activities are NO CHARGE! Come with your kids (or grandkids) and enjoy the fun!