| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Face Painting with Kacee Clarkson & Melissa Clarkson | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Kid's Yoga, Christine Ferro, House of Light, Kid’s Yoga (Ages 5-12) | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
| Debbie Ingram, "Grow a Garden, Grow a Butterfly” for Kids of all ages | 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm |
| Face Painting with Kristen Baker, Artist, Face Painter, Sketchbook by Kristen | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
| "The Green Team: How Kids Can Help the Earth Through Composting & Recycling" Xavier DeRoos, Founder, Renuable Tessa Coulter, Recycling Specialist, Solid Waste Dept., City of Tampa | 2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
| Hula Hoop Contest | 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
KIDS FUN ZONE FEATURES FUN AND ENGAGING
YOUTH ACTIVITIES HAPPENING ALL DAY LONG!
Kids Fun Zone Sponsored by Matt Law
- FREE Face Painting
- Grocery Store Experience
- Coloring Arts & Crafts
- Kids Yoga
- Hula Hooping
Face Painting
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Face Painting
Christine Ferro, House of Light
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Kid's Yoga, Christine Ferro, House of Light, Kid’s Yoga (Ages 5-12
Enjoy a 30 minute mindful movement class to explore movement, balance, focus, mindfulness and meditation. This playful practice is for ages 5-12 years old and lil yogis under 5 with a parent. This class will be held in the Kids Zone.
Debbie Ingram, Health Coach, Master Gardener
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Grow a Garden, Grow a Butterfly (For kids of all ages)
I have worked in the health and fitness industry for over 40 years, most recently as a plant-based health coach and diabetes prevention coach. I enjoy vegetable gardening and teaching others to garden through the Pinellas County Master Gardeners program.
Face Painting with Kristen Baker, Artist, Face Painter, Sketchbook by Kristen
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Face Painting
Originally from a small town in Upstate NY, Kristen has always been inspired by the beauty of the natural world—its light, color, and character. That early love of nature grew into a passion for art and capturing meaningful moments through paint.
When she adopted her pup Bucky from Compassion Kind, her focus shifted toward celebrating the bond between people and their pets. Today, Kristen specializes in live event painting, custom portraits, and Paint Your Pal Pawties—fun events where guests create their own pet portraits.
To give back, 30% of proceeds from Paint Your Pal Pawties support Compassion Kind’s mission to help animals find loving homes. Each piece Kristen creates is made with heart—capturing not just a likeness, but the joy that connects us all.
Xavier DeRoos, Founder of Renuable
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
The Green Team: How Kids Can Help the Earth Through Composting & Recycling
Xavier DeRoos, Founder, Renuable
Xavier DeRoos is the founder of Renuable, a company dedicated to transforming organic materials into valuable resources. Since 2021, Xavier has been on a mission to change the way communities approach composting partnering with municipalities, schools, businesses, and major events to build a more sustainable future. At Tampa Veg Fest, kids will have the chance to learn how composting helps veggies grow bigger, makes soil healthier, and keeps food waste out of the landfill all while helping the planet thrive.
Tessa Coulter, Recycling Specialist, Solid Waste Dept., City of Tampa
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
The Green Team: How Kids Can Help the Earth Through Composting & Recycling
Tessa Coulter, Recycling Specialist, Solid Waste Dept., City of Tampa
Tessa Coulter graduated from the University of Tampa in 2024 with a degree in environmental studies with a focus on public policy and a minor in sustainability. Her passion for community engagement and sustainability led her to intern for over a year with the City of Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. In January, she joined the department full-time as a Recycling Specialist, working on a variety of waste reduction initiatives.