Fern Street Community Arts

Let me preface this review with this:
— It was hot. There was no shade. I was wilting.
— I was hungry. We didn’t have time to pick up food and make it to the show on time.
Ok. So, it was moderately cute. My 6 yr. old was fascinated. She loved seeing kids performing different acts. My 3 yr. old just looked hot & tired, and not very interested in the show — even after we broke down & bought her a snow cone. It was easy to get up with her a bunch, and the grassy area up front for people to sit was a nice touch.
It was supposed to be a 2 hr. show. We left at intermission, an hour into the show. I thought an hour was plenty. My oldest wanted to stay for the whole thing, so I guess that says a lot.
I feel guilty giving it anything less than a glowing review, since it’s a performance of kids. But I guess I want other parents to know that perhaps it’s not the best show for the 3 & under set.
If you want to show your (older) child that children do have important & positive impacts upon society, it’d be a good pick.
What to bring:
— blanket to sit on.
— snacks.
— umbrella of some sort, hat, sunscreen.

My friends and I went to see the Fern Street Circus last night and they were so fun! It’s all acrobatics, gymnastics, and dancing, and it was a blast to watch, especially since I can barely do a somersault, and they all have a sense of humor.
They perform in Balboa Park at Park Blvd & President’s Way, and there’s a ton of parking nearby. Bring a blanket — it gets chilly! Also — cash only, and $ 14 a person, and all the money goes back to the after school programs they do for kids. I would definitely go again!