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Thrills Abound in Kids’ Tons of Fun Zone

Kids Fun Zone
Kids Fun Zone

Pit Stop Mobile Racing
NASCAR Racing with Pit Stop Mobile Racing

Henna artist Renu Lal at work
Henna artist Renu Lal at work

What a feeling! Kids of all ages will go bonkers over the non-stop action and excitement in the Kids’ Tons of Fun Zone at A La Carte & Art, May 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Mountain View. Located at the corner of Mercy and Castro, the amusements for youngsters of all ages will include everything from a massive 28-foot climbing wall and thrilling NASCAR remote-controlled racing to super cool temporary tattoos and a monster Super Slide.

Experience the thrills, chills and excitement of real NASCAR racing on Pit Stop Mobile Racing’s micro-reality, remote-controlled track. Imagine racing your favorite NASCAR driver on a banked oval speedway at speeds over 200 mph! You’re in complete control as you head into the banked curve, your left hand gripping the full size steering wheel, your right hand the shifter. It’s as though you’re driving –– spectacular crashes, high-speed spinouts, the bumping of real racing and non-stop action that makes micro-reality, remote-controlled racing the ultimate interactive experience.

Inflatable slide
5-in-1 Cartoon Inflatable Slide

28' Climbing Wall
28' Climbing Wall

NeoBalloons flower bracelet
NeoBalloons flower bracelet

Temporary tattoo
Temporary tattoo

Diecast Classic Cars
Diecast Classic Cars

Have some fun with a temporary tattoo by California’s award-winning, most sought-after henna artist Renu Lal. Henna painting is an ancient, all-natural, pain-free cosmetic and healing art. Dried leaves from the henna plant are crushed into a powder, then made into a paste that is applied to the body to safely dye the skin. This is done in elaborate patterns and designs, traditionally on hands and feet. The henna dyes the skin with a maroon stain which lasts 1 to 2 weeks and fades away leaving no visible marks. "In my culture, henna conjures up images of romance and creates an aura of glamour. It is referred to as the unspoken language of women. The symbols we use in Mehndi are said to be universal, with ancient meaning and a connection to the sources of Life."says Lal.

NeoBalloons is a team of balloon artists who enjoy making fun balloon creations for kids and adults alike. Pretty flowers, colorful hats, enchanting mermaids, creepy creatures, silly snakes and dinosaurs, classy penguins, happy bees, crazy birds, cool crabs and lobsters, funny monkeys in trees are some of the popular balloon creations. Balloons make any event more festive and they bring a smile to and joy to everyone!

Jump for joy on the incredible slide combo inflatables from Bay City Bouncers. Kids love their colorful appearance and boundless excitement. The bouncers are forced-air inflated with soft "pillow" flooring and walls for maximum safety. On the "5 in 1 Bounce/Slide Combo", you jump in the middle, dunk on the basketball hoop, dodge the obstacles, scale the climbing wall, and zoom down a 15 foot slide! When kids see the monster "Wild One Super Slide and Obstacle Course", all they’ll be able to say is "Whoa, that’s cool!" Double Slides in two directions keep the fun going non stop. The climbing wall on the opposite side is nothing to sneeze at either. It’s loads of fun and instant favorite. Next, try your hand on the challenging 28-foot Climbing Wall where trained climbing technicians will be available to show you the ropes. It’s the most realistic wall available with real rock features such as a ledge, an overhang, an arete, underclings, and more.

Surprise your friends with a temporary tattoo by the incomparable Andrea Rich, owner of Creative Faces for Kids Facepainting. Stop by her groovy booth where real artists will create a whimsical masterpiece on your face or body. They specialize in large and colorful flowers with jewels and glitter. Transform your body into a beautiful piece of art work. You can even make a paper flower to wear in your hair with glitter. For the young pirate a skull and cross bones will decorate your cheek or arm. Come and visit us to see all the super cool options!

Hooked on Toys makes its festival debut offering thousands of rare Lego mini-figurines and cool accessories. Their world-class collection will feature items from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, SpongeBob, Batman and Spiderman. Virtually every Lego figure ever made will be on display—most are now out of production—plus rare promotional models parts and accessories. Additionally, they will have hundreds of the finest in miniature diecast hot rods, custom cars, muscle cars, American Graffiti cars, deuce coupes—1930 hot rods to 1970 muscle cars available for sale.

Star Wars Lego Figurines
Star Wars Lego Figurines