Mark your calendars for the Children's Music Series Picnic Party at Skagit Riverwalk Plaza this August!

Bring your picnic lunch and a blanket or chairs and enjoy live children's music & family fun. All concerts are free and begin at 12 p.m.

Presented in conjunction with Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation.

Questions? Contact Mount Vernon City Library at (360) 336-6209 or Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at (360) 336-6215.

Dana's Music Playground

Wednesday, August 1
12 p.m.

Hoppin’ and boppin’ fun is coming to Mount Vernon with national children’s recording artist and entertainer, Dana's Music Playground! Don’t miss this moving musical party featuring Dana’s highly-interactive, award-winning music for children. Child Magazine calls her energy and enthusiasmcontagious, and named Dana as “One of the Top 5 Kids’ Singers You Should Know!”

Eric Ode

Wednesday, August 15
12 p.m.

Eric Ode is a national award-winning children's singer/songwriter, an author and widely published poet, and a thoroughly engaging entertainer. His upbeat, high-participation programs are bubbling over with fun, interactive music and include stories, skits, poetry, props and puppets.

Red Yarn

Wednesday, August 29
12 p.m.

Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows for all ages. With his engaging performances, lush folk-rock recordings, and playful music videos, this red-bearded bard reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.