For 53 years and counting, the Mercer Island Preschool Association has delighted families across the Eastside with our spring Circus.  This year, we're reimagining the event as an outdoor "CAR"nival to keep the fun going in an open-air, socially distanced way.

What's included:

- A timed entry ticket will give your child 1-hour of access to the games zone where they can enjoy their favorite Circus games from years past (like Bat-a-Box and Sea of Surprises) and try their hand at some of the new-to-Mercer Island games that we're bringing in this year.

- After your 1-hour slot in the games zone, your family is welcome to stick around to enjoy a bite to eat from a local food truck & listen to some special entertainment.  Bring a picnic blanket or lawnchair to spread out.

- You'll also have the option to add-on a visit to the Petting Zoo where your child will have an opportunity to cuddle some of their favorite furry friends like goats, rabbits, and wallabies.   

How it will work:

You'll purchase one ticket per child for kids ages 3 years old & up.  Your ticket will get your child timed entry to the games zone where the Carnival games will be setup.    

The rest of the event (food trucks, entertainment, and the petting zoo) will be setup outside the games zone, so you can enjoy those activities at your leisure before or after your time in the games zone.

Please note that there's an additional fee for the Petting Zoo.  

Food Trucks include:  The Cheese Pit;  Bumbu Indonesian;  Sweet Treats

Entertainment schedule posted below.  Stay tuned for updates from your Ringmasters!

With mask & social distancing requirements changing rapidly as the state prepares to fully reopen, MIPA remains committed to adhering to local public health guidelines at the time of the event. We encourage everyone who's eligible to get vaccinated!