Kids zone brought to you by Friends of
Welcome to the Kids Zone, where the magic of music meets the joy of play! Our vibrant space at This is Home Fest is available from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; it is designed especially for our littlest festival goers. Dive into a world of rhythm and laughter with interactive games, creative crafts, and musical adventures that will make your hearts sing. The Kids Zone features:
Joining Hands for Autism Walk
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital lactating and diaper changing station
Bishop Noland High School National Honor Society Activity Area
Almosta Ranch Petting Zoo
Softplay Sisters
Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Kulture City Mobile Sensory Station
Families for Inclusion
Millennium Park
Face Painting by Marguerite
Plus, Inclusion Play Hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
joining hands for autism walk
Autism Services, St. Nicholas Center for Children and This is Home Fest invites you to join us in making a difference and showing support for individuals and families affected by autism. Together, we can raise awareness, promote acceptance, and celebrate the unique talents and abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum.
9:30 AM: Registration
10-10:30 AM: Welcome and warm up
10:30 AM: Walk begins
11:30 AM: Awards
wEST CAL-CAM HOSPITAL IS INVESTING IN PRIVATE TENTS TO ACCOmMoDATE lactating MOTHERS and diaper changing stations for children. tHIS DESIGN IS COMFORTABLE, PRIVATE AND ENSURES OPTIMAL AIRFLOW. A FIRST, BUT NOT LAST, FOR AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL IN SWLA.
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Bishop noland high school activity center
The National Honor Society at Bishop Noland High School is hosting an activity area for attendees. Come leave your mark by participating in a special surprise that will be used by community members!
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Almosta Ranch Petting Zoo
We are excited to have Almosta Ranch back at our festival this year; we will have not one but two petting zoo areas for children to explore rabbits, chickens, ducks, pigs, goats, donkeys and more!
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Soft Play Sisters
Soft Play is designed specifically for toddlers. It is a safe environment for little ones to explore, learn, and play. Check out soft play zones, toddler bounce houses, ball pits with slides and stairs. All soft play zones are sanitized, soft, and completely safe.
Discover the joy of reading at This is Home Fest! Join our pop-up library tent provided by Calcasieu Parish Public Library. Your kids can sign up for a library card, borrow exciting books, and spin the wheel for awesome prizes. Spark the love for learning in your kids – it's a literary adventure under the festival sun.
Kulture city Mobile Sensory Station
For some individuals, going to events can be overwhelming due to sensory overload. This is Home Fest strives to create an accepting and inclusive environment for everyone. Kulture City’s Mobile Sensory Station is a sensory room on the go, designed to bring a mobile sensory experience to any environment and help attendees that might be feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated.
meet Families for Inclusion
Families for Inclusion, a nonprofit in Southwest Louisiana, is on a mission to enhance inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with special needs. Their vision extends beyond conventional boundaries, aiming to create a society where everyone, regardless of abilities, can actively engage in all aspects of life.
With unwavering commitment, the organization advocates for the rights of individuals with special needs, utilizing advocacy, education, and community engagement as key tools. Ongoing projects, such as the inclusive playgrounds at the Children's Museum and Lock Park, exemplify their dedication to creating positive change. The upcoming Luke’s Legacy Grant in spring 2024 further underscores their commitment to supporting individuals with special needs.
Families for Inclusion invites active participation in their mission, urging individuals to contribute to conversations and initiatives that bring accessibility to the forefront. Their goal is to foster inherent inclusivity in play spaces, businesses, and restaurants. Through collective efforts, the organization envisions a future where diversity is celebrated, ensuring that no one is left behind. Families for Inclusion stands as a driving force for positive change, transforming Southwest Louisiana into a more accessible and inclusive community that values the unique contributions of every individual.
