Wrexham is getting ready to welcome a brand-new summer event for children and families, with Kidsfest bringing live music, activities, street food, crafts and plenty of festival fun to the city centre.
The event will take place on Saturday, 1st August, from 12pm to 7pm on Llwyn Isaf, giving families a full day of music, creativity and play during the summer holidays.
Kidsfest is being brought to Wrexham by Wrexham County Borough Council, in collaboration with Nightingale House Hospice, sponsored by Read Construction, and supports Wrecsam2029, Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.
Created as a music festival for children, Kidsfest will offer a vibrant day out in the heart of Wrexham. Visitors can look forward to live music, hands-on activities, delicious food and drink, crafts and more, with the full line-up and schedule to be announced soon.
Play and playfulness are key themes in Wrexham’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029, and Kidsfest will help bring those ideas to life through music, creativity, family activity and shared experiences in the city centre.
Donations to Nightingale House Hospice are encouraged to enter the event.
Cllr Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Business, Economy and Tourism at Wrexham County Borough Council, said:
“It’s fantastic to be bringing a new family event like Kidsfest to Wrexham this summer.”
“We know the school holidays can be a busy and expensive time for families, so having a low-cost event in the city centre where children enjoy live music, activities and a proper festival atmosphere is something really positive.”
“It will be great to see Llwyn Isaf full of families, music and colour, and we hope it will bring lots of people into the city centre to enjoy the day, visit our shops, cafes and restaurants, and support local businesses.”
Elise Jackson, Event, Campaigns and Community Fundraising Manager at Nightingale House Hospice, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to be part of bringing Kidsfest to Wrexham. At Nightingale House Hospice, community is at the heart of everything we do, and this event is a wonderful opportunity to bring families together for a day of fun, creativity and music.
“We hope it not only creates special memories for children and their families but also helps raise awareness of the vital care and support we provide across the region.”
Further details about Kidsfest, including the full music line-up, activities and event schedule, will be shared in the coming months.
