Did you know that kids come free to The Conscious Festival?
We’re now in an era where teaching our children about the importance of sustainability and eco-conscious living is paramount. And it’s true, the search for engaging and educational family-friendly activities can be quite the challenge. But lucky for everyone, The Conscious Festival is here to entertain families for 2 days on October 14–15, 2023, at South Beach!
We’ve always said it: The Conscious Festival is for everyone. Literally. We encourage parents to bring their little green warriors to come with them and learn and immerse themselves together as a family.
So if you were thinking about whether you wanted to have your little ones tag along with you to The Conscious Festival this year, this is your sign!
Here’s the 411 on the activities you and your kids can enjoy together at The Conscious Festival this year:
🗑️ Take part in the live trash art with The Conscious Lizzy!
It’s more important than ever to teach our children the value of recycling and the incredible potential that lies within our everyday trash. By involving our kids in recycling initiatives and encouraging them to see the artistic possibilities in discarded materials, we not only instil a sense of responsibility but also unlock their imagination. Everyday items like cardboard, plastic bottles, and old magazines can be transformed into breathtaking pieces of art, sending a powerful message that waste can find new life and purpose.
What a perfect way to teach them these values by participating in live trash art with The Conscious Lizzy!
💦 Water Bodies VR game by MeshMinds, where guests can shoot microplastics
Water Bodies is an interactive VR game that begins inside a virtual human stomach. Users will see colourful plastic pieces, tardigrades juggling some plastic beads, and copepods. The experience is based on a 60-second game where users have to shoot the microplastics to learn more about the plastics that we unknowingly consume, as well as tips on how to reduce plastic consumption.
How cool is that?!
🌏 Interactively learn about climate change with workshops
Learn about wellness and wellbeing and climate issues at every age in our edutainment zone featuring Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage for climate change and biodiversity loss, Seven Clean Seas about how to battle plastic pollution in our oceans, Cloop for hands-on workshops and education finding solutions for textile waste, and with CRF through interactive games, how to influence your footprint three times a day with your food. You can even participate in a plastic-sorting game with Ayer Ayer Project x Nikoi Island!
🍌 Drop off your food scraps and learn about composting with Ecosami
Composting is not just an environmentally responsible practice; it’s also a valuable lesson that can be imparted to anyone at any age!
By involving kids in the composting process, parents can teach them the importance of reducing waste, conserving resources, and nurturing the planet. Composting at home provides a hands-on experience that fosters a deep connection with nature and an understanding of the natural cycle of decay and renewal.
Come down to this year’s The Conscious Festival and let Ecosami teach you and your kids about composting.
♻️ Get briefed on plastic consumption and make your own recycled plastic product with Plastify
Teaching our children the importance of recycling plastic is not just a choice but a responsibility that shapes a sustainable future. Plastic waste has become a global concern, polluting our oceans, harming wildlife, and contributing to climate change. By involving our kids in the process of recycling, we can instil in them a sense of environmental consciousness and empower them to make a positive impact on the world.
Drop by Plastify’s booth at this year’s The Conscious Festival and show your creativity as well as strength by creating your own upcycled pieces out plastic from beach clean-ups and donations with the Plastify Injector!
🛍️ Conscious shopping for your kids
This year’s edition of The Conscious Festival promises to be an enlightening experience for eco-conscious parents seeking sustainable choices for their children. At the Marketplace, you can find a diverse array of eco-friendly products and mindful solutions designed specifically with the well-being of our youngest generation in mind!
Here are just some of the many brands to look out for:
IKKIKIDZ – baby and kids clothing confronting real-life issues catering for kids with an “attitude” rather than the “stereotypical cute”
Nimbu – one stop shop for all things kids including ethnic and casual wear, toys, books and shoes (bringing an Indian touch to the booth, touch and feel products made by Indian artisans)
Retykle – premium designer preloved kidswear and toys
Luna Play – conscious toys for kids without age limit, for parents to experience insights of their children’s world through toys
🍨 Free Ben & Jerry’s plant-based ice cream tasting
Now this is definitely for everyone!
Indulge in a guilt-free treat for both young and old alike at this year’s The Conscious Festival, where the delightful world of plant-based ice cream by Ben & Jerry’s awaits. In a bid to promote sustainability and cater to diverse dietary preferences, Ben & Jerry’s is offering free tastings of their mouth watering plant-based ice cream options. This exciting initiative not only satisfies the cravings of kids and parents alike but also underscores the importance of conscious consumer choices.
So, whether you’re a little one with a sweet tooth or a parent looking for eco-friendly dessert options, don’t miss this opportunity to savour the delectable goodness of Ben & Jerry’s plant-based ice cream at The Conscious Festival.
What are you waiting for? Get your tickets here now for this year’s The Conscious Festival, happening October 14–15 at South Beach! Kids enter for free, we’ll see you there!
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