3rd Annual Family Fest | A Free Day of Family Fun, Community & Creativity

3rd Annual Family Fest | A Free Day of Family Fun, Community & Creativity

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Join us for a free day of family fun, outdoor activities, live entertainment, creativity, and connection. A relaxed, family-focused community event featuring wellness experiences, creative activities, outdoor play, food, entertainment, and a few local surprises still to be announced. RALEIGH, NC — September 12-13 Family Fest 2026 is bringing families together for a full day of connection, creativity, movement, outdoor fun, and community-centered experiences designed for all ages. This year’s event will feature a family-friendly format with activities throughout the day, including community yoga, creative arts experiences, field games, lake activities, fishing, food, a community cookout, evening gathering, s’mores, entertainment, and an outdoor movie option for overnight guests. Family Fest was created to give families a space to slow down, play together, connect with one another, and enjoy a full day outdoors without the pressure of an overpacked schedule. Our goal is simple, we want families to have a place where they can breathe, laugh, create memories, and feel connected to their community. Family Fest is about bringing people together in a way that feels fun, welcoming, and meaningful.Guests can expect a relaxed event flow with a mix of wellness, creativity, outdoor exploration, and family fun. Entertainment details are still being finalized, with local surprises and special guest experiences to be announced soon. Families are encouraged to stay tuned as the event team confirms performers, vendors, sponsors, and community partners. Updates and announcements will be shared on the official Family Fest Facebook page. Family Fest 2026 will include: Family Fest 2026 is currently accepting interest from vendors, sponsors, volunteers, facilitators, and community partners who want to be part of a meaningful, family-centered event. More details, including vendor announcements, entertainment updates, and volunteer opportunities, will be released soon. For updates, follow the Family Fest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefamilyfest Media Contact:Joss Michael (Event coordinator)Lakeside Retreatslakesidefamilycampout@gmail.com440-739-0187Support Family Fest Family Fest is community-supported and made possible through donations, sponsorships, volunteer support, services, and local partnerships. Whether you’re interested in sponsoring the event, volunteering your time, becoming a vendor, donating services, or supporting the mission financially, we would love to connect with you. For sponsorship opportunities and community partnerships, please reach out to Paula Williamson.Paula - Director of Community Outreachpaula@lakesideretreats.orgDonate to Family Fest:https://givebutter.com/lakeside-retreats-family-festVolunteer for Family Fest:https://forms.gle/PZucvMKt1eea2cpM8 [Eventbrite tags: Parenting, Family & Education, Festival or Fair, Creativekids, communityfun, familyfest2024, freefamilyday, annualfun]