Kidzapalooza Chicago 2009 Activities

This year's activities include:

School of Rock Jam Tent
Members of Paul Green's School of Rock All Stars will be on site for workshops and assist kidz in handling different types of instruments. Kidz are free to rock out on any and all instruments. There will be a full rock band set up that includes: drums, mics, guitars, amps, bass and keyboards.

• Workshops include:
  • Learning to Rock 101: Hands-on rock lessons on real gear. Hands-on rock lessons on real gear.
  • The Shred Seminar: Learn how to play, look and pose like a rocker.
  • Guitar God Seminar with Peter DiStefano: Enough said. Real guitars and real fun.

Break Dancing Workshops: There will a dance floor set up in the shade for kids to learn break dancing with the Brickheadz. Learn break dancing fundamentals and even spin on your head.

Hip Hop Workshop: The Q Brothers will teach kids how to scratch, beat box and rhyme. Take home a CD of your Phat track!

Cool Table Comedy Workshop: "HEY! YOU'RE A ROCK STAR!" An interactive 10 minute play in-which three kids are picked out of the audience and turned into a band, then through narration and scenes orchestrated by some Chicago's most talented improvisors we present the life of these new found rock stars. The "band" will "play a gig," deal with groupies and take interviews.

Skateboarding Workshops: Watch skaters do their tricks up close and personal. Then learn some basic moves and the importance of safety.

Arts at Play: Create your own moveable art using recycled items and natural materials. Arts at Play is a program that offers opportunities for kids of all ages through The Chicago Parks District.

Hairdooz with Siren Salon: A chance for kidz to be styled using environmentally, kid friendly products. A pink Mohawk will have you in style for the festival.

Tattooz: A combination of body painting and temporary tattoos are available at this station. Be a rock star while at the festival!

Photo Shootz: Kidz capture their new rock star look at the on site "Kidz Photo Shoot" area.

John Yost's Rhythm Revolution provided by Remo: Teaching the kidz rock rhythm on all sorts of drums at the end of everyday. Let's shake the city of Chicago!

Lifeway Kefir Yogurt: Kidz can taste healthy yogurt samples that are probiotic.

MORE EXCITING ACTIVITIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON !!!