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Children's Festival

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Monday, 1/14/13 - Friday, 1/18/13

Sunday, January 13

  • Children's Festival Week Welcome Fire and S'mores, 6-8 p.m.
    We welcome you to join us for some delicious treats, located at the outdoor fire pits at the Grand Summit and the Jordan Grand Hotels.

 Monday, January 14

  • Beach Party! Treasure Island Scavenger Hunt
    For children enrolled with the Perfect Turn Ski & Snowboard School.
  • Kids Crafts at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
    Make your own tie-dye bandana.
  • Black Diamond Entertainment presents: Soviet Bloc Party,
    South Ridge Lodge, 6:45 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
    Sunday River gets it started with two amazing fire shows performed by Soviet Bloc Party. Soviet Bloc Party shows are a blend of gypsy grit and gorgeous glitz; of comedy and serious artistry; of ‘can’t look, but can’t look away’ sideshow. Two free slopeside performances outside of the
    South Ridge Lodge, followed by a grand fireworks display.
  • Family Buffet Dinner at the Foggy Goggle, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    Enjoy a buffet dinner fit for a kid king or queen, complete with chicken fingers, fries, mac & cheese, pizza, garden salad, and ice cream cups; all for only $8.99 for kids ages 12 and under, and $12.99 for ages 13 and over. 
  • Fireworks, 7:30 p.m.
    Not to be missed! Our spectacular fireworks show takes place above
    the slopes of South Ridge. Best viewed slopeside at South Ridge
    Lodge or deckside at the Foggy Goggle. Our fireworks display is
    presented by the RS Fireworks company.

Tuesday, January 15

  • Mexican Fiesta Day!
    For children enrolled with the Perfect Turn Ski & Snowboard School.
  • Bingo Night at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
  • WII Video Games at the Grand Summit Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
  • Black Diamond Entertainment presents: Magic of the Steelgraves, Grand Summit Hotel, 7 p.m.
    Hailed as one of New England's finest magical duos, The Steelgraves give hundreds of performances each year for family and corporate functions. Definitely not simply a "rabbit from a hat, pick a card" magic show, kids and adults will enjoy jaw-dropping grand illusions, as well as amazing juggling, uncanny predictions, clean comedy and good-natured audience participation, magic with live animals...and lots of fun surprises.  

Wednesday, January 16

  • Super Hero Day!
    For children enrolled with the Perfect Turn Ski & Snowboard School.
  • Kids Painting Party at the Grand Summit Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
  • Afternoon Movie Showing at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
  • Family Festival Night, Grand Summit Hotel, 5-8 p.m.
    Join us in the Grand Summit Hotel Grand Ballroom as balloon artist
    and temporary tattooist Markus and Angelique Steelgrave entertain
    the crowd  from 5-7 p.m. In addition, there will be an interactive hands-on science discovery booth from 6-8 p.m., presented by Mad Science of Maine. Come experience kid-friendly carnival games, children's activities, bounce house, our craft zone extravaganza, and much more! Free admission.

Thursday, January 17

  • Western Round-Up Day!
    For children enrolled with the Perfect Turn Ski & Snowboard School.
  • Kids Crafts at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
    Make your own play dough and gak.
  • Afternoon Movie Showing at the Grand Summit Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
  • Black Diamond Entertainment presents: Rain Forest Reptile Show, Grand Summit Hotel, 7 p.m.
    This dynamic show will delite all ages with alligators, turtles, and snakes from the neo-tropical rainforest to the subtropical rainforest. A hands-on and educational experience that allows for direct contact with live animals. You will be thrilled and excited by our herpetologists who will give you every fact, and dispel your misconceptions, about the rainforest and the reptiles that live in them. Located in the North & South Ballroom.

Friday, January 18

  • Rome-Italian Day!
    For children enrolled with the Perfect Turn Ski & Snowboard School.

Activities Available All Week

  • Kids ages 12 & under eat for FREE all week long! One kid per paying adult. Free meal from the kids menu. Available at Legends, Sliders, and the Foggy Goggle.
  • FREE family activities all week long at the Grand Summit and the Jordan Grand Hotels.
  • Spa Specials
    New Year New You Package Start the New Year off right with our “New Year New You” personal care package. This head-to-toe package will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and renewed. Package includes a 60–minute classic Swedish massage with our special blend of essential oils, maple sugar exfoliating scrub, spa manicure, and spa pedicure. Three hours, Jordan Spa only. In celebration of the New Year, this package is
    available for $230–a savings of $60, offer valid through 1/31.
  • Big Adventure Center in Bethel
    The Big Adventure Center offers an indoor rock climbing wall, laser tag
    arena, and more. Call 207-824-0929 for more information.
  • Crystal Cave for Kids at Mt. Mann Jewelers in Bethel
    Kids can learn more about the mining history of Western Maine and
    see samples of rare gemstones that have been discovered here.
    Call 824-3030 for more information.

Children's Festival Package Deals

  • Kids can ski free, stay free, and get free rentals and Perfect Kids clinics during Children's Festival Week when staying with their parents. Plus, half off childcare at Sunday River Day Care for children 6 and under. Check out our Children's Festival Ski & Stay Package for more.