March 2 - 4, 2012 Iowa State Fairgrounds  Varied Industries Building Friday, March 2:  6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 3:  9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 4:  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $7 per person (kids age 2 and under are free) Fun for the Whole Family!  Children & Families of Iowa’s Kidsfest is about families, fun and lending a helping hand. Kidsfest is a kid-centered festival full of fun activities, games and entertainment for kids and their families. This exciting event promises to thrill families and children of all ages.  Kids Helping Kids The greatest thing about Kidsfest is that it is truly an event where kids can help kids. While you and your family are having fun at all of the great attractions, 100% of your ticket price goes to helping at-risk families and children in Iowa. Kidsfest expenses are underwritten by our sponsors, so you know you are really helping to make a difference. Last year, Kidsfest raised more than $169,000! NEW ATTRACTIONS! Live performance by Queen Robota - the amazing 8-foot Comic Robot       Get a preview at www.YouTube.com/thecomicbots Live demonstrations by the Red Rock Wildlife Educational Center Cumulus Radio booth Characters Everyone Loves! Dora The Explorer, sponsored by Veridian Credit Union Spiderman*, sponsored by Dr. Pepper/Snapple Star Wars and Veggie Tales characters Princesses FAVORITES! Iowa School of Beauty Hairy Tales Kids Glamour Spa Fareway snack and game area Wells Fargo fingerprinting ID station CFI Kidsfest Klues hunt KCCI activities Iowa Optimetric Association Toddler Town   * TM 2007 MARVEL. Used under license. ::Back to events calendar::