Zhu-niverse takes over Naperville's Ribfest

Summertime means summer festivals. A great festival in our area is Ribfest. A huge celebration of food, music and this year Zhu Zhu Pets and Kung Zhu.

The Zhu-niverse tour is stopping at Ribfest in Naperville, IL, which runs July 1 through July 4.

My kids loved the Zhu-niverse area. There was tons to do and see. It was our first stop at Ribfest and they definitely didn't want to leave.

There were two tables of all the Zhu Zhu pets and Kung Zhu toys. Whether your child likes Mr. Squiggles or Rivet, these hamsters were everywhere. They scurried through the Kung Zhu training grounds and primped in the Zhu Zhu pet salon.

Each of my kids got to figure out which Zhu they were. They each got a badge and answered questions about their likes and dislikes. At the end, they found out which hamster fits their personality. The badge allows us to go on-line later and see their picture on their personalized hamster. The kids loved the badges and didn't want to take them off.

Another big hit was the Kung Zhu training grounds. This life size obstacle course took skill and agility. The best part for my kids was ringing the gong at the end of the race.

Finally my kids made a stop at the Nintendo DS tent and played the Zhu Zhu Pets game. It was an easy game for all ages. I have a feeling that this game will be on their next wish list.

The Zhu-niverse tour at Naperville's Ribfest was a great event for my family.

Check out other stops on the Zhu-niverse tour this summer. For a complete list of upcoming tour stops, please see the Zhu-niverse website.


Disclosure: MomSelect and Zhu-niverse gave my family tickets to attend Ribfest. All statements in this post are 100% mine and were not influenced by anyone. For my complete disclosure policy, please click here.

Zhu Zhu Pets and Kung Zhu come to life at Naperville's Ribfest July 1 through July 4

We all know and love Zhu Zhu Pets and the new Kung Zhu hamsters. These cute little guys and girls hamsters play, laugh and giggle all day long. We watch them act silly and train for battle.

Do your kids wonder what it would be like to run the Kung Zhu training grounds or dance the Zhu Zhu dance?

Now they can. The Zhu-niverse tour will be making a stop at Naperville's Ribfest. Ribfest runs July 1 through July 4 at Knoch Park in Naperville, Illinois.

The Zhu-niverse area offers children a full sized interaction with Zhu Zhu pets and Kung Zhu. Kids can run the Kung Zhu training grounds, dance with Zhu Zhu pets and find their perfect Zhu Zhu pet for her. Whether your kids play with these hamsters or not, the Zhu-niverse Tour is a definite must stop at Ribfest.

In addition to Zhu-niverse, below is a list of family activities across the four days of Ribfest.

July 1:

* Circus: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
* Balloon Twister in Hands on Tent: Noon - 3:00
* Kid Bucks: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30
* The School of Performing Art Dance Ensemble: 4:00-5:00

July 2:

* Circus: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
* Balloon Twister in Hands on Tent: Noon - 3:00
* Sheer Magic Show!: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30
* Naperville Park District Dancers: 4:00-5:00

July 3

* Circus: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
* Balloon Twister in Hands on Tent: Noon - 3:00
* Sheer Magic Shows: 3:30, 5:30, 7:00
* Interactive Children's Music with Dave Rudolf: 1:30 - 2:30
* The Scribble Monster!: 4:00 - 5:00

July 4

* Circus: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
* Balloon Twister in Hands on Tent: Noon - 3:00
* Kid Bucks: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30

Ribfest of Naperville is located at Knoch Park. Admission is $12 per person. Children under 11 are free.

Parking:

* There is limited on-site parking, but shuttles are available at several local lots.
* Shuttles run starting at 11:30 until 10:30 on most days.
* Shuttles are available at the following locations Burlington/Kroehler Lot (after 6pm on July 1st and July 2nd), North Central College, Neuqua Valley H.S., Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary, and Naperville North High School - BEGINS AT 2PM ON JULY 1ST.

For additional information please see the Ribfest website.