Bradlee Shopping Center hosting Fall Fest & Safety Fair on Sept. 13

Published September 2, 2025 at 12:45PM

Fall Fest and Safety Fair at the Bradlee Shopping Center, Sept. 13, 2025 (via Eventbrite)

The Bradlee Shopping Center is hosting a free fall festival and safety fair on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Fire trucks and firefighters, police cruisers, face painting, a balloon artist, craft tables, and games are just a few of the offerings at the outdoor event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the shopping center (3660-3690 King Street). More on the event is below.

The annual event will feature:

Balloon Artist & Face Painting for kids

Meet & Greet with police officers and police cruisers

Fire Trucks & Firefighters sharing fire safety tips

Carnival Games + Prizes

Inflatable Games

Creation Station Crafts

Photo Ops

Food & Drink Tastings from Bradlee Shopping Center businesses

Music, Bubbles & More

Those who RSVP will be added to the Bradlee Shopping Center’s newsletter.

Image via Eventbrite

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