Tulip Festival Activities for Kids!

It's that time of year again, Tulip Festival time!  This years Tulip Festival started April 1st and goes through April 30th with lot's of fun for the kiddos. 

** Events change, check websites and Facebook for day of updates - and let us know if you have any tips and tricks to share!

What to Know

The festival is designed as a driving tour and events are miles apart.  You won't be able to park once and hit a bunch of destinations.  Although you may be happy with just hitting up Roozengarde or Tulip Town. 

The fields aren't for picking or even walking through, just for viewing and taking pictures.  Although there are usually booths with tulips for sale at each field and definitely at the major gardens where you can walk through their display gardens.    

What to Bring

• Dress in warm layers and bring your rain boots and an extra set of clothes.  The fields can be wet and slippery.  
  
• Pack a lunch/snack and drinks.  
  
• Bring your camera!
  
• Bring cash for parking, treats and some flowers!
• BEWARE: Strollers will be tough here - bring a carrier for your babe. 

Where to Go

Take the kids to see the blooms at RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town.  The weekends can be pretty busy, but the weekdays are much quieter and equally beautiful!

Tulip Town
Tulip Town is great for the kids with $5 admission - children under 10 are free -  the Blue Trolley Tours for $2 per adult $1 per person, the Tulip Town Cafe serving snacks, espresso and ice cream - and come on the weekends for face painting and kite flying.  

RoozenGaarde
Roozengaarde is beautiful and has a great interactive bloom map feature on their website so you know where to see blooming tulips before you even leave your home!  Parking is free with admission - $5 for adults, children under 10 are free.   

More Information and Activities

The Tulip Festival Official Website & 2014 Tulip Festival Brochure

April 12, 2014 - La Conner Tulip Frolic with Kid Zone & Parade 11:00am - 4:00pm 
Frolic along with us on First Street in La Conner. This great event has something for everyone. Kids will enjoy the parade and the activities at Dirty Biter Park . Adults will enjoy the beer garden, food & music at Kenmare Square.

Musical entertainment featuring two stages, one in Kenmare Park, with a full sound system, and one at Dirty Biter Park for acoustical performances. This is a fantastic event and will showcase a variety of talents. 11-2:00

Get your seats along First Street early for the 2 p.m. Kiwanis parade! 

April 25-27, 2014 - Tulip Festival Street Fair 
Come to downtown Mount Vernon for arts, craft, music, magic and more. Food vendors cook up a wide variety of delicious cuisines from good ol’ American burgers, corndogs and curly fries to Mexican and Thai specialities. For dessert don’t miss the mini-donuts, fruit on a stick, elephant ears, ice cream and more, much, much more!