WHO: Charlotte Kids Fest presented by TIAA, University City Partners and UNC Charlotte.
WHAT: The first and only festival of its kind in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region, the Charlotte Kids Fest will expand educational and entertainment options for children and their families. Introducing families to the campus of UNC Charlotte, attendees will experience four main interactive areas: LEARN! Reading, math, history, science, technology; DISCOVER! Performing arts; CREATE! Arts and crafts; and PLAY! Outdoor activities, games, gaming. A main stage will also feature special performances throughout the day including Charlotte School of the Arts, Criss Cross Mangosauce, The Jolly Lollies, Hip Hop Orchestrated and more. Additionally, a variety of vendors
and artisans will be in attendance. The first annual Charlotte Kids Fest is presented by TIAA, University City Partners, UNC
Charlotte, and supporting sponsors Carolina HealthCare System University and Duke Energy. Partners includes Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, YMCA, Arts & Science Council, University City Connect and Chick-fil-A. Proceeds will benefit literacy programming at Charlotte Mecklenburg University City and Sugarcreek Libraries.
Media interviews will be available with the following spokespersons:
● Darlene Heater, Executive Director of University City Partners
● Jeanette Sims, Senior Director, Community Relations & University Events of UNCC
WHEN: Saturday, October 28
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Media Interviews – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: UNC Charlotte
9100 Robert D. Snyder Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
RSVP: Media must RSVP to Azania Herron at aherron@swispr.com or 980-272-1804.
Contact: Azania Herron
aherron@swispr.com
980-272-1804
About University City Partners
University City Partners invests resources in shaping public spaces and planning for a better-built environment,
because we know that the University City landscape influences the way we live, work, play and learn. University
City Partners also invite others to invest in the University City community, whether that is by way of a
headquarters or home. But building University City is not only about new development, new businesses, and new
road & transit infrastructure. It is about building relationships and building a community.