- Programs » - Building Fair The19th Annual Kid's Building Fair
will take place on May 21, 2011. The FREE and award-winning
event gives children an entertaining and educational
introduction to the building trades and coincides with Historic
Preservation Week. This event celebrates a rich heritage in the
arts, building trades, community history, and hands-on
understanding of the built environment. Participants can visit
Carpenter City where creations spring to life out of wood,
nails, and paint. Visit In My City to test your eye at
recognizing local architectural gems. Go Green City explores
alternative energy and building materials that are creating
positive changes in our environment. A guaranteed favorite, Tile
City, is an opportunity to create a masterpiece out of tile and
grout. Plumbing City is sure to bring out the inner child as you
plumb a water fountain. A new activity, Concrete City, will
investigate our daily experiences with the science of concrete.
Brick and Mortar City illustrates why the smarte