In The Valley, Press Release

Families invited to jump, dance, and play at new GO with YOYO Family Festival at PBS39 in Bethlehem on May 18


Bethlehem, Pa. – May 1, 2024 – The Univest Public Media Center in Southside Bethlehem will be alive with the sights and sounds of children laughing, singing, and playing with one of the region’s most popular entertainers, YOYO, on Saturday, May 18 when PBS39 hosts the new GO with YOYO Family Festival.

The free event runs from 11 am – 2 pm, rain or shine, and is recommended for children up to age 8, but children of all ages are welcome. Families can enjoy hands-on activity stations and learn about attributes like being creative, grateful, calm, loving and strong. Then they can participate in activities with music, dancing, and games lead by YOYO and her friends every half hour. Special guests include Larissa Noto from Lovely Little Lotus, and Ukulele Storytime with Ms. Audrey. See event schedule below for full details.

YOYO, a children’s entertainer, author, fitness expert, musician and creator of exercise, yoga & dance videos, designed this event to inspire kids to make their muscles and minds strong.

Space is limited, so advance online registration is required: https://www.wlvt.org/education/pbs39-go-with-yoyo-family-festival/

EVENT SCHEDULE:

  • 11 am – Welcome – Interactive Craft & Bubbles – Collect all the slices on the banana handout to get a free giveaway – a breathing slinky.
  • 11:30 am – YOYO – Animal Adventure Play Party with live music.
  • 12 pm – Larissa – Kindness Superhero Journey with lots of yoga fun.
  • 12:30 pm – YOYO – Family dance party
  • 1 pm – Larissa – Outer Space Yoga Games
  • 1:30 pm – YOYO – Live music, fitness, fun games, and more
  • 2 pm – Go with YOYO Family Fest ends.

UKULELE STORYTIME WITH MS. AUDREY: 11:15 am, 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm OUTSIDE ON THE PLAZA:

Chalk Activities (weather permitting): Create mandalas on the ground outside. Create

your own obstacle course with chalk. Write happy words and draw happy things. FOOD TRUCKS: P.F.G. Pizza, Bananarama, Taco King

About Lehigh Valley Public Media

Lehigh Valley Public Media is a community-owned public media organization serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Headquartered at the Univest Public Media Center on the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pa., Lehigh Valley Public Media is home to PBS39, the Lehigh Valley’s public television station, 91.3 WLVR, the Lehigh Valley’s all day everyday NPR news station, and LehighValleyNews.com, the region’s only nonprofit and locally operated digital news platform providing coverage across more than a dozen editorial beats.

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