Porchfest Benicia and the Benicia Moms Group Present “Little Porch Heads” Family Festival
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Saturday, September 13
Porchfest Benicia and the Benicia Moms Group Present
“Little Porch Heads” Family Festival
8 September Benicia, CA: As famed composer Richard Rodgers said: “Music is the universal language of childhood.” So this year’s second annual Porchfest Benicia (www.porchfest-benicia.com) Little Porch Heads”on Saturday, September 13 (12pm – 5pm) will give everyone a lot to talk — and sing out — about!
“This year’s Little Porch Heads will be an absolute delight,” said Mary Hand, Publisher of Benicia Magazine and creative force behind the free musical festival. “Last year, it was heart-warming to see our porches and streets filled not just with music, but with the laughter of children and families discovering joy and the power of music together.”
A partnership with the Benicia Moms Group,“Little Porch Heads is a special family festival inside Porchfest at City Park on Saturday, September 13 from 11am – 2pm. Families can kick back, spread out a blanket, and enjoy live music by InHarmony, face painting, hands-on activities hosted by Lo’s Playtown. Refreshing Kona Ice,and complimentary waters, juice, and snack bags will be served, courtesy of the Benicia Moms Group.
“Free and open to all, “Little Porch Heads” is the perfect way to relax in the grass, soak up the good vibes, and let the kids play before heading right into the rest of the PorchFest celebration downtown,” said Hand, noting that the full festival kicks off at 1pm.
With more than 10,000 attendees last year filling Benicia’s historic streets and enjoying music-and-play performances—and families exploring dedicated children’s activities— Porchfest Benicia has already become one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated family-friendly community experiences. The Kids’ Zone brings families and local visitors together for a free day of live music, interactive play areas, and sweet treats—designed especially for children.
“This is the perfect back-to-school season family outing,” said Benicia Mayor Steve Young. “This festival has captured not only the heart of Benicia general, but the hearts of our youngest citizens, too. Benicia has always encouraged creativity and connection across generations, and Porchfest’s children’s component beautifully embodies that spirit. We were thrilled by the turnout of families last year and we can’t wait to welcome even more this year.”
“Porchfest is all about bringing people together—big and small alike,” said Hand. “We’re excited to build on last year’s success with more children’s acts, more interactive play, more kid-centric treats—and of course, even more smiling little faces.”
Porchfest is an annual celebration that began in Ithaca, New York, in 2007, and has since spread across the United States and Canada. It brings together local musicians, families, and community members to showcase talents—and childhood wonder—on front porches, storefronts, and driveways, promoting a sense of community pride and inclusion. Nestled on the Carquinez Strait, Benicia is a city rich in history and culture, known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and warm, family-friendly community.
