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Event Details
2024 Foster Festival 
February 24, 2024, 10am to 3pm 
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85007

For over a decade now, the owners of Enchanted Island Amusement Park have partnered with Arizonans for Children to hold a glorious event for foster children and their families. The entire amusement park is opened to foster families, while our donors contribute food, drinks, games, music, rock climbing, bounces, hamster balls, a petting zoo, entertainment and more. Our community partners provide services such as haircuts, mentoring, and vital information on benefits available to foster families. 

Parking

The parking lot at Enchanted Island will fill up fast, we have parking available at Phoenix College (behind the Circle K) 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85013. A shuttle bus will run from Phoenix College to Enchanted Island from 8 am – 3:30 pm.

Food

Food and drink will be provided for free at the event. There will also be additional items available for purchase inside at the park’s snack bar.

Menu
Hotdogs
Chips
Asian Snacks
Popcorn
Snow Cones
Water
Soft Drinks
Sweet Treats

What to Bring

The weather in February can change from morning to afternoon. We recommend wearing layers, bringing sun protection, wearing walking shoes, and bringing some type of bag to carry your stuff.

Activities

There will be so much for you to do and see, there is no charge for any of the activities. See below for some of the activities we have planned:

  • Free access to the Amusement Park 11 Rides and Attractions
  • Haircuts for 12 and over
  • Hair styling for all ages
  • Face Painting
  • Petting Zoo
  • Epic Game Trailer
  • Carnival Games and Prizes
  • SWAT Team Truck
  • Inflatables
  • Entertainment
    • Poly Praise
    • Primary Witness
    • Live DJ
    • GCU: Pep Band, Dance, Cheer, Flight Crew, HAVOC Leaders
    • ACU Dance Team
  • Characters and Meet and Greet
    • Princesses
    • Rowdy- (Arizonans For Children)
    • Star Wars Characters
    • Ghostbusters
    • Thunder – GCU Mascot
    • Pete the Parrot – Enchanted Island’s Mascot
    • Ms. Arizona
    • Ms. Teen Arizona
    • Star Wars
    • Spirit (Fiesta Bowl)
    • and possibly some surprise guests….

Event Resources

We have partnered with many different organizations to share lots of valuable information and resources that are available to kids and families.

Thank you to our event support partners who bring entertainment, donations, food, and services.

We cannot do this without all of our volunteers! Thank you to the individuals and organizations below.