May 2, 2018
Baby Kid Expo returns for 12th year This annual event takes place at the St. Charles Convention Center and promises to be fun and informative for both kids and parents
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By Brett Auten It’s that time of year. The 12th Annual Baby Kid Expo will take place Saturday, May 12 at the St. Charles Convention Center, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is a free-admission event where not only the kids will have a blast but is also an opportunity to connect with businesses in the area. The Baby Kid Expo is the largest annual event held in the metro St. Louis area that’s specially designed to provide parents with a fun trade show atmosphere, while their kids enjoy a day of fun and entertainment. The Baby Kid Expo is a place for parents to learn about things available in the community that they might not be familiar with otherwise. “The event keeps growing every year,” Baby Kid Expo owner Heather Deatz said. “The one-on-one experience allows parents to ask questions they normally wouldn’t be able to do and it is a great way for the businesses to market directly to them.” Over one hundred businesses will have information on recreation, education, health, camps, finance, home improvement and many unique products will be available for purchase. “We invite everyone to come out and get connected with businesses and services in the area for their growing family,” Deatz said. “It’s a great way to get involved, ask questions and have fun with the kids and uncover opportunities that they didn’t know existed.” Presenting sponsors, BJC St. Charles County, invites you to visit their free Interactive Mobile Health Fair, where you
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Weather and your family can take part in activities focused on health and wellness, play fun games like Skeeball and Connect 4, and win prizes from the fitness prize wheel. New this year is a performance from Chef Bananas, a magician whose show focuses on comedy and food. Don’t miss your chance to see him in action at 1 p.m. on the main stage. On the more serious side, the St. Charles County Ambulance District will be teaching CPR for infants and children on site. This life-saving skill is vital for all parents to know how to perform and there is no
charge for this, and it is taught from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Don’t miss the American Diamonds pageant! Register your kids to be a part of the fun where they can choose to participate in either Bling-Bling Wear or Diamond in the Rough Wear and model on stage. Ages one–to–four boys and girls are eligible. Visit our www.babykidexpo.com for more information. For the older kids, Mad Science always amazes the kids with their Spin Pop, and Boom show on the main stage. The Mad Scientist can defy gravity in this energetic See ‘BABY KID EXPO’ page 2
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