The Children’s Park

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Discover The Children's Park! In partnership with Leon County Schools

Watch this video by Copeland Productions to get a feel for what the Children’s Park has to offer!

What to Expect in the Children’s Park:

The Children’s Park (located in Randolph Park) is one of the most popular, family-friendly sections of the Festival — and for good reason! This interactive area is designed for kids to run, play, and use their hands to create their own works of art (there are no “don’t touch” signs here)! It’s FREE and FUN for everyone — don’t miss it!

In this shaded picnic area, families can relax and recharge while enjoying sweet treats from nearby food vendors, live music, fun games, bubbles, chalk art, face painting, and more. With plenty of space to move around, it’s a joyful, creative environment for children of all ages.

Highlights Include:

Pop-Up Studios offering free make-and-take crafts
Local Culture Tents featuring cultural demos, games, and educational materials
The Jacques Le Moyne Encampment, brought to life by Theater with a Mission, blends hands-on learning with fascinating local history
Local bands, storytellers, and performance groups throughout the day

This area is curated by the Retired Art Teachers of Tallahassee (RATTs), led by volunteer extraordinaire Julie McBride. Their creativity and love of teaching continue to inspire the next generation of artists.

While you’re nearby, we recommend exploring Heritage Artist Row and stopping by LeMoyne’s Gallery, Sculpture Garden, and Gift Shop for a glimpse of the latest exhibit and beautiful, locally made items.

Learning Opportunities:

Jacques Le Moyne Living History Encampment
Discover the 1560’s early Florida exploration with Jacques Le Moyne interpreters and learn about the first artist to draw images of La Florida. Take a picture with Jacques or step into the art and become a Huguenot soldier. Performances by Theater With A Mission.

Local Culture Tents
In addition to the Jacques Le Moyne Encampment, we have expanded this educational offering to include other local heritage groups to tell their story. Bringing the “museum” to the park!

Previous 2025 Pop-Up Studios: (2026 Studios Coming Soon!)

Arts4All Florida: Create an inspirational sign and contribute to a community banner.
CLEO Institute: Create vibrant mosaics using recycled materials, blending art, sustainability, and creativity.
Cornerstone Learning Community: Create a soil painting like ancient artists or a colorful faux stained glass.
FSU Department of Art Education: Uncover the story of Leon County Schools.
GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Midtown, Inc: Decorate your eye mask to wear around the festival and transform into a walking work of art.
Joyful Wonders Outside: Create nature crowns and bracelets using found treasures.
Mount Up Life Coaching, LLC: Create mixed media paper crowns, faces, and hands.
S.C.R.E.W.S Tool Library: Paint a primed wood block and explore creativity, color, and craftsmanship.

Previous 2025 Local Culture Tents:
(2026 Local Culture Tents Coming Soon!)

Asian Coalition of Tallahassee, Inc.: Explore Asian culture through activities and learn about Experience Asia 2025!
Chinese American Association of Tallahassee: Experience Chinese culture through costumes, instruments, a photo booth, and heritage presentations.
John G. Riley Center and Museum: Explore Black history through games, storytelling, hands-on activities, and more!
Tallahassee Historical Society: Test your knowledge with a kid-friendly brain bowl on local history!

Last year we went to the LeMoyne Arts Festival for the first time, and I have I say, it was our favorite festival all year. There were probably a dozen separate booths with activities and crafts for my kids to try, including pipe cleaner sculpture, several types of painting, clay, fashion photography, and more! I think their favorite was getting to try their hand at the pottery wheel. We got to see all the amazing chalk art (and contribute to it) on the roadway, and blow bubbles with wands and giant loops on the hill. We hadn’t allowed enough time in the day and had to leave before even scratching the surface. This year we are making a day of it and hope it’ll be an annual tradition my kids look forward to for years to come!

-Audrey Charice Haas