Wags ‘N’ Whiskers Kids ‘N’ Kritters

L ooking for a fun way to spend some quality time with the whole family? Join the MSPA for its 12th annual Wags N Whiskers/Kids N Kritters Day on Sunday, May 5, 2013. This fun-filled event features something for everyone- even Fido!
Kids N Kritters celebrates the special place animals have in our lives. Located in the 2300 block of Honolulu, our Kids’ Korner, features Montrose Bounce House with interactive attractions to delight youngsters. There’s face painting and balloon twisting and all kinds of kid-friendly fun. Critters-To-Go Hand-led Ponies will take children on a personal walking tour of the event area. A farm animal petting zoo allows children to enjoy gentle creatures up close, while Wild Wonders returns by popular demand with their “Exotic Petting Zoo,” featuring a hands-on visit with many unusual creatures. Kids can also get up close and personal with sea creatures featured in the Channel Islands Mobile Tide pool. Glendale Police and Fire will open up their vehicles for kids to explore- it’s great photo opportunity.

Presented by co-sponsor, Glendale Humane Society, Wags & Whiskers, celebrates our four-legged friends with a low key walk-around pet parade, vendor booths, training demonstrations, silly dog contests and raffle prizes. Looking for a new family friend? Animals rescue groups will bring dogs looking for their forever homes. Lace up your sneakers, grab the leash and come strut your mutt to help raise funds for homeless dogs and cats.
The festivities continue in the 2200 block, with the popular Montrose Harvest Market, where more than 150,000 attendees visited in the last year to pick up fresh California Certified and organic produce, flowers, baked goods and specialty foods. Also featured is The Marketplace, where visitors can peruse a variety of collectibles, hand-crafted artisanal items and other unique treasures.
Taste of Montrose offers a wonderful opportunity to get a “taste” of the culinary delights offered by an array of participating Montrose restaurants. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit Prom Plus, a post-prom event