NCNY: Kids Carnival

About

North Country New Year: Kids Carnival

Location: Petrova Elementary
Time: Kids Carnival runs from 5 PM – 7 PM with performances from 6 PM to 10 PM

Event Details
Step into a world of fun and wonder at the Kids Carnival! Packed with interactive entertainment and exciting performances, this event is sure to delight kids and parents alike.

Live Performances

• Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza (8 PM - 10 PM in the Auditorium)
  Experience the magic of bubbles like never before! Guinness World Record-holding bubble master Jeff Boyer will amaze with:

  • Bubble rainbows big enough to fit people inside.
  • Audience participation with volcano bubbles.
  • Gigantic bubbles that create smaller bubbles.
    Mixing comedy, music, and bubble magic, Jeff’s sensory-friendly show is a bubble extravaganza for all ages.
    Watch the promo video.

• Stephen Gratto, Juggler Extraordinaire (6 PM - 8 PM in the Auditorium)
  Stephen Gratto brings over 40 years of performance expertise to this dynamic comedy variety show. His act features juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, rope balancing, and hilarious audience participation. When not performing, Stephen serves as superintendent of the New Paltz Central School District.

Ongoing Carnival Activities

• Scotto the Balloon Wizard
  Watch balloon creations come to life! Heroes, princesses, wearable art, and more are sculpted by Scott Eichholz, who brings over 30 years of balloon-twisting expertise to delight all ages.

• Circus with Sammy
  Join Sammy Yelle for hands-on circus fun with hoops and playful movement. With 15+ years of circus arts experience, Sammy combines joy, confidence, and mindfulness into an interactive experience for the whole family.

• Rainbow Sue Face Painting
  Let your imagination run wild with face painting by Rainbow Sue, who brings decades of experience and a love for creativity to each masterpiece.

• Joe Ferris Caricatures
  Take home a unique souvenir! Joe Ferris will draw live caricatures with his signature style, which has delighted NFL players and families alike.

This unforgettable carnival also features classic fun like balloon animals and engaging craft activities. Don’t miss this family-friendly celebration—part of the North Country New Year festivities!