Family-Friendly Arisia

[dee-cee.livejournal.com]

Hello everyone!

I am making a handout for people interested in the family-friendly side of Arisia. I'll be listing the events and programs that aren't already covered by Fast Track, as well as some dos and don't s.

I'm looking for any input from panelists/event hosts that would like me to include their item on the flyer. So far, I'll be listing the Geeky Play Dates, the Geeky Belly Dance, and Drum Circle.

What I am looking for are things parents/guardians can do with their kids. I'm not looking for things that little ones are dropped off at.


All suggestions welcome!

Comments

[pale-chartreuse.livejournal.com]

I would suggest some info on toy weapons. In the past I have sent several kids to Security to have their toys "peace bonded" or otherwise made to conform to Arisia Security standards.

There is lots of cosplay at Arisia by both adults and kids, and the kids and parents need to understand that their toys count in this category. We all want to have fun in a safe manner.

[dee-cee.livejournal.com]

That would be great info to have! I'll check the Arisia site for the peace bonding requirements are, and add that.

Thank you!

[tigira.livejournal.com]

Many of the filk panels, and the shanty sing (if it's going on this year) are also good with kids. At least, mine likes them.

But mine likes to sing, too.

Do you know if there are "Saturday Morning Cartoons" again, too?

[moechus.livejournal.com]

Most of the sea shanties I know (the fun ones at least)are not appropriate for kids.

[tigira.livejournal.com]

really? I know quite a few that are about the work, or about rough seas or missing home, but of the all the ones I know, only a couple are off-color. Meanwhile, as we say at ren fair - if the kid gets it, it's not our fault.

[moechus.livejournal.com]

There are a few of those. But a lot are about how they deal with the unavailability of women when they're at sea and with the availability of women when they're not at sea. Oscar Brand did a bunch of albums of bawdy sea songs back in the 60s.

[pale-chartreuse.livejournal.com]

I still remember the day that I was informed that my son had taught his entire nursery school class the words to "What do you do with a drunken sailor" while on a nature hike ;-)

[dee-cee.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I want to add filk as well, but wanted to make sure with them it was cool/appropriate.

[gothtique.livejournal.com]

I have taken my kids to the late night movie/radio/plays with great success.
My kids are now 12 & 14 though... and night owls.

Are there specific age ranges are you planning for?

[dee-cee.livejournal.com]

No age range, what I'll do is put "suggested age" after the item.

[anotherjen.livejournal.com]

What a good idea!

My collaging panel, in the arts-and-crafts track, welcomes kids from age 10 up.

[dee-cee.livejournal.com]

Great, I'll look for it on Zambia, thanks!

[scarletcarsen.livejournal.com]

I'll be hosting two open room parties for all ages Friday night and saturday morning at Arisia. "Dr. Molotovcocktail's High Tea Party" 8pm Friday and "Dr. Molotovcocktail's Elevens Tea time" Saturday at 11am.
Suggested age groups are probably 10 and up. A crowded party, caffeinated & hot beverages and lots of pretty antiques around the room are probably not safe for 5 and under. There will be Tea refreshments, tea sandwiches & other snacks and raffles Friday night. Thank you so much for doing this! :D

[awhyzip.livejournal.com]

Ziggurat Labs' Pajama Party, on Friday night is family-friendly. Adults & kids are welcome from 7:30 to 8:45, with bedtime stories read aloud at 8pm. (After 9:15 is adults-only.) All ages are welcome, and pajamas are encouraged.

[eanja]

I don't know if they'll be back this year, but my son always loved the Higgins' Armory Demonstrations when he was younger. When he was 6-10, we'd pretty much have to spend the whole morning camped out there because he didn't want to miss any of the demos.

[(Anonymous)]

I am hosting a luau party Saturday from 4-6 Room 666 that is all-ages. Email me if you want more info brue_1 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

[folzgold.livejournal.com]

We are throwing an Alien Worlds party on Saturday night. It is intended to be an all-ages party, and there will be no alcohol. It starts at 8pm so early-to-bed children can come.

[folzgold.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, http://arisia.livejournal.com/459235.html