CAPA will present a FREE celebration of Día de los Niños/Day of the Children, featuring music, dance, crafts, a theatre show, food truck and more, on Sunday, October 5, from 1:30-4 pm at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.).

All activities are free, but registration is required for entry. Advance registration can be made at CAPA.com.

Doors open at 1:30 pm, with cultural and arts activities from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Lincoln Ballroom. Activities include performance and instruction by Ballet Folclorico Xochihua; crafts with the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland and CAPA; balloon art by Evan Smith; science demonstrations with COSI; and an instrument “petting zoo” with the Columbus Symphony. Food will be available for purchase from the Dos Hermanos Food Truck.

A free performance of MISTER G Presents: Señorita Mariposa: A Bilingual Eco-Adventure will follow at 3 pm.

The first 75 families seated for the 3pm performance will receive a copy of one of MISTER G’s books to take home. A prize drawing for tickets to local museums, touring shows, and more will be held immediately following the show.

ABOUT MISTER G Presents: Señorita Mariposa: A Bilingual Eco-Adventure

Take flight and discover Señorita Mariposa’s mundo maravilloso as we follow her miraculous journey from Canada to Mexico. With the help of friends along the way, she’ll overcome challenges and tap into her superpowers to make the epic 3000-mile trip to reunite with her family. Based on MISTER G’s beloved children’s picture book about the monarch butterfly migration, this interactive show uses music and movement to teach lessons in language, science, and geography.

ABOUT MISTER G:

Ben and Kat are the Latin Grammy award-winning duo MISTER G, which has released 14 albums and published four books with Penguin Random House. Their dynamic performances and catchy tunes captivate audiences and make learning seamless and fun. 

CAPA’s Education and Engagement Department launched Día de los Niños in 2023 as an extension of Festival Latino, offering a family-centered event celebrating Latino culture. 

“Día de los Niños/Day of the Children is an internationally established celebration of children with the goal of connecting families to the world of learning through stories, cultural and arts activities, and community,” Amy Handra, CAPA Director of Education and Engagement, said. “We are excited to once again participate in this international movement committed to the welfare of all children.”

This event is made possible through the support of Huntington, The Robert Weiler Company, IGS Energy, and The Riley Family Foundation.