2024 Creature Carnival

Ages 2 – 18
When you hear the word “creature,” what comes to mind? We would love to see it! Create an original creature inspired by your own imagination. Judges will award bonus points for entries with a creature’s name and a brief description. We're hosting two Drop-in & Create session with all the supplies your child needs to let their imagination run wild!

Creature Carnival: Drop-in & Create
TUES | Sept. 24 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
FRI | Sept. 27 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Get crafty with other young creators during a drop-in session and leave the cleanup to us. We’ll have all the free supplies; you bring the inspiration! Drop-in sessions are not required to submit an entry.

Contest rules & details
Ages 2 - 18
Submit your creation at the Youth Services Desk Sept. 27 – Oct. 24
Judging Oct. 24
Winners notified Oct. 25

To enter:

Attach your child’s name, phone number and age to their submission.
Your creature should be free-standing and no larger than than 24”W x 12”D.    
Use any materials you want!
Prizes awarded in these categories: Most Original, Scariest, Most Intricate, Most Beautiful, Funniest, Creepiest, People’s Choice
One winner will be chosen from each age category: (2 – 4) (5 – 7) (8 – 10) (11-13) (14 – 18)
Bonus points will be awarded for creature names and short descriptions included with your submission.

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Friday, September 27, 2024 - 8:00am to Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 8:00am