Kids Summerfest will be held for the first time on August 16, 2026, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds. Organisers say it’s more than just a day of fun and hope it will inspire real change.
“It’s not just a festival for children. It’s a festival that covers bullying awareness, positive family environments, child safety, and empowerment,” said main organiser Nicole Phillips Edward.
The event is hosted by Occasions St Lucia and Azari’s Party Rentals. Edward said they wanted to go beyond the usual children’s events.
“We wanted to do something impactful… something different from the usual,” she said. While many events focus on bounce houses and trampolines, this one will look at bigger issues that affect children.
Edward said she was inspired to start the festival after noticing behaviour problems among children and wondering what causes them.
“Sometimes… kids go to school, and we see them acting up, but the why behind that is not known,” she said.
Home life is important, she said, and parents should “be mindful of how you speak to your children… because it does impact them”.
At its core, Kids Summerfest blends entertainment with education. While the grounds will feature “games, attractions, bounce houses and trampolines”, organisers are also introducing interactive family experiences and parents are encouraged to engage with their children through activities and focus on building stronger family connections.
The event will feature performances that talk about real challenges children face. “We have skits, dances… covering bullying awareness, covering child empowerment, covering child safety,” she explained. These shows are meant to encourage good behaviour at home and at school, and to show how family life can shape a child’s growth.
Besides the fun, the event will offer helpful resources for parents. Financial institutions and insurance companies like Sagicor will be there to give advice.
The ministry for people with disabilities is working with organisers to set up a quiet area for children who need a break. This space will let kids “take a break from the noise… and then maybe re-engage in the activities”.
