WHEATON, Md. — Families looking for thrills, treats and a good cause will find all three when the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival arrives in Wheaton starting this weekend.
Featuring rides, games, food and more, the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival will be held at the Westfield Wheaton Mall, bringing family-friendly entertainment to the community from Friday, May 15, through Monday, May 25.
Daily hours are 5 to 11 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 3 to 11 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Parking is free, while carnival admission is $5 (children under 36 inches are free).
The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival stop in Wheaton will also feature a Dollar Ride Night on Monday, May 18. On that day, admission is still $5, but all rides are $1 (ride credits are sold on-site in packs of 10).
Proceeds from the carnival will benefit L.E.A.D. and its drug and violence prevention mission, including school-based prevention education programs taught by law enforcement officers.
L.E.A.D. offers an evidence-based drug and violence prevention program that uses fun and interactive lessons to help young people build confidence and make healthy life choices. The program is built on the Botvin LifeSkills® Training curriculum, through which students learn goal-setting, responsible decision-making and emotional management skills.
“The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival is a wonderful opportunity for families from around the region to enjoy great entertainment while making a real difference for local students,” said Nick DeMauro, Executive Director and CEO of L.E.A.D. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting the law enforcement officers who teach our evidence-based prevention curriculum right here in Maryland and across the nation.”
WHAT:
- L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Wheaton, MD
- Operated by Reithoffer Shows Inc.
- Carnival games, rides and food
WHEN:
- Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 25, 5-10 p.m. daily
WHERE:
- Westfield Wheaton Mall, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
TICKETS:
- Admission is $5.
- Children under 36 inches are FREE.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Parking is FREE.
- Purchase a Megapass, which includes admission and an unlimited ride wristband online at TheLEADFest.com.
- Dollar Ride Night is on Monday, May 18. Admission is still $5, but all rides are $1 (ride credits are sold on-site in packs of 10).
For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, visit TheLEADFest.com.
Philanthropic support for L.E.A.D. through events like L.E.A.D. Fest will help the organization extend its programming to additional schools by certifying more officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities.
“L.E.A.D. Fest is about bringing communities together while supporting programs that help students make positive decisions and build strong futures,” said L.E.A.D Executive Director & CEO DeMauro. “Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission of helping students across Maryland and throughout the country to make good decisions, reject drug use and avoid violence.”
About L.E.A.D.
L.E.A.D. — Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence — is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence while teaching them how to set attainable goals, manage their emotions and make wise decisions. L.E.A.D. trains and certifies law enforcement officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities — reaching students before risky decisions arise. L.E.A.D. officers teach Botvin LifeSkills® Training (LST), the most rigorously tested prevention curriculum in the country, proven to reduce drug use, alcohol misuse, and violent behavior. L.E.A.D. is active in all 50 states with more than 6,500 certified officer and educator instructors, made possible through donations and grants.
About Reithoffer Shows
Reithoffer Shows was founded in 1896 as a family-run enterprise. The carnival ride operator has grown every year since, and the fifth generation of Reithoffers have now joined the family business, and the sixth generation has recently started college with plans to continue the Reithoffer legacy. More information is available at reithoffershows.com.
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