Burlington joined more than 20 other cities across the United States to celebrate our amazing children with a Kids’ Day event. This community-based celebration is Vermont’s largest children’s festival and has been in existence for 26 years. The festival is open to all young people and the activities are accessible to everyone. Admission is only $1.

This was Hatley’s first year participating and we had a T-shirt painting booth. Reportedly, 1800 kids came through the gates of kid’s day this year, most of whom painted a t-shirt at the Hatley table. We had 6 stations set up with every kind of paint colour imaginable, and the kids could paint whatever they wanted, including our adorable Hatley animals (Bear, Moose, and Beaver). Needless to say, it was a very popular activity and the kids had a blast. The painted t-shirts then became a “coupon” offering 10% off when you come into our Burlington store location with your child wearing the painted tee.

Kids’ Day does not only celebrate and encourage our youth but it also brings a community together. Hopefully this event will continue to spread to other communities as it is a fun, affordable, outdoor family activity which Hatley is sure to be a part of in the future.