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​​ Girl dancing at library program. Join us for fun music and movement. Sing along and show off your dance moves.​

​Summer Playh​ouse

Come see Summer Playhouse and take a trip around the world to learn about different types of animal and where they come from. Each week will showcase a different animal with crafts and animal facts. For youths of all ages. 

Kaposia
Wednesdays, 1–1:30 p.m.​
July 16, 23, 30

​​TaikoArts Midwe​st

Learn about taiko drums, how they are made and gain an appreciation of the Japanese artform in this live performance of taiko drumming. Presented by COMPAS teaching artist TaikoArts Midwest. For youth of all ages.

Kaposia
Thursday, July 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

​Musical Mornings: Siama's Congo Roots

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments like the Balafon, Mbira and Lokole. Sing along in Lingaga and Kikongo and hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. Then, ECFE will lead fun activities, crafts, and games. For youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers. Presented in partnership with Farmington ECFE and Farmington Parks and Recreation.

Evergreen Knoll Park
626 Heritage Way, Farmington
Wednesday, July 23, 10–11:30 a.m.

​The Jolly Pops

Enjoy upbeat, original music with a host of children's standards for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs and everything in between. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Galaxie
Saturday, Aug. 2, 11–11:45 a.m.

​​Ukulele Adventure with Ms. Rose

Go on a musical adventure with Children's Musician Rose Oyamot and her ukulele. Hear stories about this unique instrument, learn fun, catchy original songs and sing old favorites with a new spin. We'll shimmy and shake and even meet puppet friends. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

​Afrocontigbo: African​​​ Dance Performance

Experience high-energy and visually stunning performances celebrating traditional and contemporary African dances. Then learn basic movements in this interactive performance. Presented by Afrocontigbo. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Robert Trail
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10–10:45 a.m.

​Musical Mornings: M​usic & Magic with Pint Size Polkas

Enjoy a high energy music performance to the sound of polka. Presented by Pint Size Polkas. Then ECFE will lead fun activities, crafts and games. For youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers.  Presented in partnership with Farmington ECFE and Farmington Parks and Recreation.

Evergreen Knoll Park
626 Herita​ge Way, Farmington
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10–11:30 a.m.

​Rose Oyamot featuri​ng The Rose Posies

Join us for a sing-a-long, dance-a-long and laugh-a-long music performance featuring original and favorite tunes. This musical trio combines elements of jazz, pop, folk and rock for a fun and interactive experience. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Inver Glen
​Thursday, Aug. 14, 10–11 a.m.

 

 

 

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Last updated: 7/14/2025 9:25 AM

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