GRANITE CITY, IL — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) recently welcomed hundreds of children and their families from across the Metro East to their annual Kids Fair in Granite City on Saturday.
“Our Kids Fair continues to grow each year because families appreciate having a place where they can learn about services available to their children while enjoying a fun day together,” said Senator Harriss. “It was wonderful to see so many families connecting with community organizations and taking advantage of the resources offered.”
The free event provided families with access to valuable local and state resources while offering a variety of activities designed to entertain children of all ages. This year’s Kids Fair featured a popular foam party, face painting, balloon artistry, a touch-a-truck experience, and complimentary vision and hearing screenings.
“As legislators, serving our communities goes beyond our work in Springfield,” said Representative Elik. “Events like the Kids Fair allow us to connect directly with families, provide helpful information, and bring people together. We’re grateful for everyone who helped make this event such a success.”
Attendees also enjoyed free snacks and refreshments provided through the generous support of community sponsors, including Kraft Heinz, Meridian, and Granite City Route 66.
Senator Harriss and Representative Elik extend their sincere thanks to the many participating organizations, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, including The Mill Events, whose support and dedication helped make this year’s Kids Fair another successful community event.
