New small business to host its first Fall Festival

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A local small business has plans to host a family-friendly Fall Festival.

The Kids Kingdom, located at 6968 King Hill Ave., is hosting the festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16.

The festival will include games, a trunk and treat, crafts, food and more. All the kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to the festival.

Multiple small businesses will come together to help put on the new festival.

Some of the businesses include: Creatures by Theresa, Cajun Cruiser, Brooklyn’s Creations and more. 

Kaeli Thomas, owner of The Kids Kingdom, said she decided to work with small businesses because she knows how hard it can be to get the word out about new businesses.

“I want to be able to help other small businesses get out there, just like I'm getting out there. So it helps them also get their name out there and also enjoy the fun-filled family event,” she said.

Thomas said her fall festival is different because she is trying to give back to the community and bring back South Side energy.

“We want to show that we're there for people," Thomas said. We want to show that we're able to give back. And so I feel like it gives us a little bit of a difference because we're wanting to give back."

Thomas expressed excitement about this event, especially since it’s her first one.

“We're wanting to go above and beyond. I'm most excited about seeing those kiddos and the smiles on their faces,” she said.

Thomas also said they plan on hosting similar events in the near future.