We've been bringing the kids to Lollapalooza for years, and to be honest, it keeps getting better. Kidzaplooza is the small party going on inside the gates of Lollapalooza, one of Chicago's largest music festavals. You and the kids will walk through the main festival gates, right past Buckingham fountain, and there you'll spot the brightly colored archway.
After you snap some photos under the arch, you'll spot skateboarders and people blowing gigantic bubbles. You'll hear the kid-friendly bands. You'll find it's filled to the brim with free activities, crafts and sponsored snacks for your little concert-goers.
There is so much I want to tell you, but for now, I'll narrow it down to the top 5 reasons we keep bringing the kids back to Lollapalooza.
1.) It's fun and safe!
Kidzapalooza is an area designated for parents and kids only. Children 10 and under get into Lollapalooza FREE with a parent who wears their festival wristband. Once you walk past the Kidzapalooza arch, the kids get their own wristband. "Tag-A-Kid" allows the wristband to be scanned with their parents' contact information in case of emergency. Rest assure, Lolla is fun and safe!
2.) The kids get rockstar swag.
Psychobaby hooks them up with a monogrammed rocker bag where they can keep gifted snacks from Clif Kid, drinks from Lifeway Kefir, sunscreen and TK snaps photos in the rockstar photo booth. They get temporarily tatted up at KTX and Co Tatooz, hair color and styles at Snippet's, and all the crafts they can create from Easel Art Studio. The kids look and feel like rockstars and it creates the coolest atmosphere.
3. Kids become the rockstars.
After they look the part, they get to play the part. The Rock Band tent allows kids to choose their favorite song, and jam out karaoke style. They can play drums in the Rhythm Revolution area, and swing the paddles at the ping-pong tables. The Big City Readers "Kidza Lounge" lets them chill out on bean bags, in tents, or on a play-mat between sets. While they lounge, they can plan their next ig worthy photo op to show their fans what they've been up to.
4.) The live music.
Grab a snow cone and head over to the stage. It's magical. Performers of all kinds are creating an interactive space for all ages. My kids (and niece and nephew) rocked out to the School of Rock All-Stars, and even got to ask some band members a few questions. As you can see, I also got to meet my favorite artist. Hozier was unreal, and seeing our favorite bands on stage was at the top of our Lolla highlight reel.
5.) Meeting old friends and making new ones.
The concert is huge enough to need a map to navigate, but small enough where you'll run into a familiar face at least once. The Lolla scene is the most beautiful mix of races and ages, all posing at interactive installations, creative artwork, and festive backdrops. We are all enjoying the same music. Helping each other navigate stages and bathroom locations. Kids are on shoulders, strangers are singing and dancing together, and the illuminated city is the most impressive backdrop of all.
Did you bring the kids to Lolla this year? What was their favorite part?
Find me at @Michelle.Elfvin on ig for more behind the scenes playing on my highlight reel!
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