Family Adventure Day

Sunday, September 22

Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.

Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for everyone in the family to enjoy a fun-filled day under the iconic Twin Spires. Get ready for thrilling horse racing and a variety of over 15 kid-friendly activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children under 12 to explore and enjoy:

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Event Details:

  • Stick Horse Races: Register for your chance to race in the Paddock!Registration Times: 11:30am -- 2:15pm
  • Face Painters: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Churchill Charlie Walk About: 12:00pm – 3:30pm
  • Sports Inflatables, inflatable slide and obstacle courses
  • Charlie’s Corner soft play & toddler bounce
  • Bubble Station
  • Game Zone featuring Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Checkers, Tic-Tac-Toe and more
  • Hula Hooping dances throughout the day
  • Arts & Crafts Station
    • Including Blessings in a Backpack: Positive Note Card Station
      • Here, you'll have the opportunity to create positive note cards that are attached to weekend food bags. These note cards offer words of encouragement and positivity to children over the weekend. Your heartfelt messages will brighten a child's day and make a meaningful impact.
  • Kona Ice Truck and DonutNV

Family Adventure Day Child Ticket Policy:

General Admission: Children may attend for free with paying adult (who is at least 18 years old with a valid ID).

Limit 2 children per paying adult. Additional children will require the purchase of a full price general admission ticket.

Reserved Seating: Children under the age of 2 may attend for free, provided the Child must be held or on the lap of an adult; Children ages 2 through 12, or any Child that needs his or her own seat, will require the purchase of a Child’s or full price Ticket.

Event Information:

Gates & Post Times

Sunday | September 22 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m.

Race Post Time Wagering
1 12:45 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
2 1:14 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
3 1:43 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3
4 2:13 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
5 2:45 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 DC6
6 3:18 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
7 3:50 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
8 4:22 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3
9 4:54 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD
10 5:25 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5

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