Families looking for a little summer magic won’t want to miss this one! Knock Knock Children’s Museum is transforming into a whimsical medieval village for this year’s KnockFest, and it sounds like an unforgettable day of family fun.
Inspired by the legends of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone, KnockFest 2026 invites kids (and grown-ups too!) to step into a world of knights, princesses, dragons, fairies, and wizards for a full day packed with interactive activities, performances, crafts, and magical adventures.
Costumes are encouraged, so this is the perfect excuse to dust off the princess dresses, knight armor, fairy wings, or wizard hats and make a day of it with the family.
What Families Can Expect at KnockFest
This year’s festival will feature:
- Live performances
- Carnival-style games
- Medieval-inspired crafts
- A petting zoo
- Unicorn pony rides
- Sword-fighting demonstrations
- Storytime
- Puppet shows
- Live musicians
- Special knighting ceremonies throughout the day
One of the highlights for little ones will definitely be the knighting ceremonies happening multiple times throughout the festival, where young adventurers can fully embrace the medieval fun.
And honestly… unicorn rides alone are enough to make this event magical.
KnockFest 2026 Event Details
What: KnockFest Fundraiser
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Knock Knock Children’s Museum
Theme: Legends of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone
Attire: Costumes encouraged for all ages
Tickets: One pass required per guest ages 2 and up
Timeline of Events
10:00 AM – KnockFest Begins + Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open
10:30 AM – Knighting Ceremony
11:00 AM – Puppet Show
11:30 AM – Knighting Ceremony
12:00 PM – Storytime + Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Close
12:30 PM – Knighting Ceremony
1:00 PM – Sword Fighting Demonstration
1:30 PM – Knighting Ceremony
2:00 PM – Musicians
2:30 PM – Knighting Ceremony
3:00 PM – Sword Fighting Demonstration
3:30 PM – Knighting Ceremony
4:00 PM – KnockFest Ends
Timeline is subject to change due to weather and availability.
More Than Just Family Fun
KnockFest is also an important fundraiser supporting the museum’s programs and hands-on learning experiences for children in our community. As an independent nonprofit organization, events like KnockFest help Knock Knock Children’s Museum continue creating meaningful opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and playful learning for local families.
For tickets and more information, visit: KnockFest at Knock Knock Children’s Museum
https://knockknockmuseum.org/event/knockfest/
