Family Activities

The Toddler Oasis for our littlest Acorn Oakies includes toys and crafts. Kiddos can enjoy the popular bird seed box while parents lounge in nearby Adirondack chairs.

Tryouts will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Friday and Saturday at the Children’s Stage. The show will begin at 3:00 pm on Sunday at the Children’s Stage.

Join LATO partner Cal Poly's Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab (PERL) for a meet and greet with some of their slithery reptiles. Other native fauna may stop by for a visit, too.

Sunday 1:30-2:30

Hang out with friends and play a game of ping pong or frisbee golf. Compete in duck races and corn hole. Or, have fun with hula hoops! Activities will be held in the Children’s Area.

Join LATO partner Cal Poly’s Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab (PERL) to learn hands-on how they perform science in the field. Lab members will lasso some lizards and we might even catch a snake or two! All critters will be handled with care and respect.

Oak Woodland Activities (LATO)
Join LATO at their booth in the Children’s Area for a variety of fun crafts and games, including Guess the Mystery Scat and Oak Quiz Bowl.  

Oak Woodland Trail Exploration (LATO)
Join local oak and bird experts as we go on a 1.5-mile walk to explore the coast live oak woodland the festival is named after. Poison oak, ticks, and mosquitoes may be present.  

Creek Exploration
Come with LATO and the Central Coast Nature Journaling Club as we go on a mile-long walk to explore the magical area along Dairy Creek. Learn about plants, creek invertebrates, and how to explore while leaving no trace. Spend some time nature journaling or just resting in the shade. Poison oak, ticks, and mosquitoes may be present. 

Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) is a program of The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. LATO works to connect kids to nature and the land through K-6 education and the development of youth naturalists called Oak Ambassadors. For all LATO activities, meet at the LATO tent in the Children’s Area. 

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of storytelling at the Children's area stage, where the renowned Michael Katz takes center stage. With a twinkle in his eye and a captivating voice that weaves tales like delicate tapestries, Michael invites you on a journey through the realms of imagination and folklore. (Saturday and Sunday)

Get inspired by seemingly gravity-defying aerial performances. See what’s possible with a hanging apparatus and diligent practice. Expansion of consciousness can be exhilarating by falling with grace. Performances will be held in the vendor area near the food court at various times Friday and Saturday.

Kids' classes combine yoga and creative movement. Play with shapes, rhythms, tempos, sounds, and patterns to explore the joy of motion.