Kids' Arts Bash
April 18, 2026
4th Annual Kids' Arts Bash presented by The Burlington City Arts Collaborative!
Event Partners: Lyceum Arts, City of Burlington, Burlington County Historical Society, & Historic Burlington Antiques & Art Emporium!
Join us for this FREE community event designed kids and families to explore creativity! Bring your friends and your artistic spirit! Stay all day or drop-in for part of the bash! Register in advance to join the fun!
This is the BIGGEST bash yet, with indoor and outdoor arts activities at:
-
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts - 432 High Street, Burlington
-
Outside of the Burlington Antiques & Art Emporium - 424 High Street, Burlington
-
Burlington County Historical Society - 457 High Street, Burlington
What to expect at the 2026 Bash?!
Featured PERFORMANCES:
-
DJ Willy Wow! – A GRAMMY®-nominated children’s artist, DJ, and songwriter whose interactive, high-energy performances blend original music, movement, and family-friendly beats. The Kids’ Arts Bash will conclude with a dance party and concert led by DJ Willy Wow!, sending families home on a celebratory high note.
-
Shelli Buttons, Circus Artist & Aerialist – A talented aerialist and circus artist who captivates audiences with her high-flying, awe-inspiring performances.
-
Big Idea Committee – An award-winning duo blending musical theatre vocals with live cello instrumentals to engage BIG Thinkers in the power (and fun!) of their ideas.
-
Ants on a Log – A kids music duo offering playful and socially conscious songs that delight audiences of all ages!
-
Nettie Nana and Friends – An NJEA award-winning puppeteer company educating and entertaining children through the wacky, wonderful world of puppets.
-
Enchantment Theatre Company — Original theatre for young audiences complete with puppetry, masks and interactive elements for families!
See the 2025 Events & Check back soon for the 2026 lineup!:
Face Painting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dramatic Play / Photobooth
All Day!
Karaoke
All Day!
Cookie Decorating with JB Bakery
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mosaic Arts Craft
All Day!
Balloon Animals
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Box City
All Day!
18th Century Costumes
All Day!
Pendulum Painting
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM &
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Live Painting Demos
All Day!
Graffiti Wall
All Day!
Photo Backdrop: Vincent Van Gogh - Starry Night
All Day!
Lyceum Hall
Burlington County Historical Society
The Dime
Refreshments
Performance Schedule
1:00 PM
Big Idea Committee
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts
1:45 PM
Shelli Buttons
Burlington County Historical Society
2:15 PM
Nettie, Nana & Friends
Burlington County Historical Society
3:30 PM
Michael and the Rockness Monsters
The Dime
4:00 PM
Ants on a Log
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts
1:30 PM
The Johnny Shortcake Show
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts
2:00 PM
Two of a Kind
The Dime
2:45 PM
Shelli Buttons
Burlington County Historical Society
3:30 PM
Hip Hop Fundamentals
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts
Thank you to our Sponsors
Platinum: Burlington Auto Group
Gold: Historic Burlington Antiques Emporium
Silver: The Linda L. Colaguori Library of the Arts
Bronze: T.C. Irons Agency & Shelli Buttons
Lyceum Studio, a program of Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts, is committed to providing performing arts education and a safe place for exploration, self-discovery, and creativity.
Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Burlington County Board of Commissioners, Department of Resource Conservation, Division of Parks.