Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Yuma for 33rd year

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Art Center is preparing to welcome families back for a longtime community tradition as the Children's Festival of the Arts returns this weekend.

Now in its 33rd year, the annual event is designed to celebrate creativity and give local children a chance to explore the arts in a hands-on way.

This year's festival also ties into America's upcoming 250th celebration, adding a patriotic theme to the activities.

Organizers say more than 50 "make and take" art booths will be set up, allowing kids to create and take home their own artwork.

Activities will range from simple crafts to interactive projects aimed at inspiring imagination and self-expression.

In addition to the booths, attendees can check out a large student art showcase inside the Yuma Art Center.

"We have over a thousand art pieces from students from Yuma County and Winterhaven," Christian Magana, the City of Yuma Public Information Officer, said. "So, a lot of things to see and a lot of things to do here at downtown Yuma.”

Organizers say the festival is all about brining the community together while giving children a space to be creative.

The free event begins Saturday at 10 a.m. in Downtown Yuma, both inside and outside the Yuma Art Center.

Families are encourage to attend and take part in one of the region's largest youth art celebrations.