New River Park to host family day with music, bubbles, and more

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The City of Beckley, in collaboration with community partners, have an exciting day of family fun planned at New River Park on August 24, 2024.

Join in on the family fun with games, water-themed activities, food, and information from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Water activities include foam and bubbles for the kids, beach ball volleyball, luau- and water-themed spaces; kids are welcome to bring their bikes to decorate and get involved in a parade around the park at 1 p.m. There will also be balloon animals, karaoke, a picture booth, hula hoop contest, and a bounce house. Refreshments will be available at the shelter located near the entrance of the park while supplies last.

Members of the Beckley Fire Department also plans to offer kids a close look at a fire truck for the kids. Also, a concert will be held at the shelter by David Cook from Quiet Enough from 2-3 p.m.

Local organizations taking part in the event include Just for Kids, Beckley Events/Parks and Recreation, Raleigh County Family Support Center, Beckley Water Company, Beckley Sanitary Board, Ann Worley (bike decorating for the parade), ARH, Stewards/WV Ready, NECCO, Beckley Fire Department, Russell Shaw, The Pottery Place, Parents as Teachers, and Valley College.

Just for Kids holds the Partners in Prevention grant in Raleigh County. This grant focuses on collaboration and innovation between community partners to serve children and families in West Virginia and to promote healthy families. When the City of Beckley offered to host the event at the park, we were ecstatic because their support in our organization exemplifies the purpose of this event.

Ria Mitchell | Operations Coordinator, Just for Kids

The tentative event schedule is as follows:

• 11 a.m. – event opens, booths and games will be available
• 11:30-1 p.m. – Bike/Trike/Scooter decorating, custom license plate making; Kids Wheels Parade to begin around 1 p.m.
• 11:30-12:30 p.m. – Karaoke or Lip Sync at the Shelter (Parents as Teachers)
• 12-1 p.m. – Photos by a photographer. Pirate characters available, selfies can be taken during the day at the photo station.
• 12:30 p.m. – Hula Hoop Contest
• 1 p.m. – Bike, Trike, and Wheels Parade
• 1-2 p.m. – Beckley Fire Department fire truck will be on display
• 2 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt Treasure Box Prize Drawing – find stamps at booths; Prize is a treasure box with items
• 2 p.m. – There will be an acoustic concert by David Cook

For more information on the event and activities, contact Ria Mitchell from Just for Kids at (304) 255-4834) or via email . Also available to contact for more information is Jill Moorefield from Beckley events at (304) 256-1776 or (304) 222-3376 or via email .

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