By News-Register staff • 

Dancing, family activities planned for Children's Day

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Lesly Aguilar, left, Gaby Flores, and Rosario Barba, and other members of the Baile Folklorico at McMinnville High School twirl their colorful skirts during a rehearsal for a performance at the Dia de los Niños (Children’s Day) event, planned for 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at the McMinnville Public Library.
Rusty Rae/News-Register##Lesly Aguilar, left, Gaby Flores, and Rosario Barba, and other members of the Baile Folklorico at McMinnville High School twirl their colorful skirts during a rehearsal for a performance at the Dia de los Niños (Children’s Day) event, planned for 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at the McMinnville Public Library.

Dancing, family activities and book, game and toy giveaways are planned. Saturday, April 29, for El Día de los Niños, or Children’s Day.

Sponsored by the McMinnville Public Library, McMinnville Parks and Recreation and Unidos Bridging Community, the event will run from 1 to 4 p.m.  at the library and in the adjacent Upper City Park. Everything is free.

Children’s Day, which started in Mexico in 1925, recognizes that youngsters are an important part of society and that they need to be loved, accepted and appreciated. 

The McMinnville’s celebration will feature Baile Folklorico from McMinnville HIgh School puppets, balloon animals, face painting, temporary tattoos and raffles. Popcorn, ice cream, pan dulce, fruit and lemonade will be served. A vaccine clinic and resource fair will be offered, as well.

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