Washington DC's #1 Entertainer for Young Children!
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"A man with a nearly magical ability to connect with children"
- Washingtonian Magazine
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Voted Best Children's Entertainer by the readers of Arlington Magazine
No one makes preschoolers laugh quite like The Great Zucchini!
An incredible show that young kids can't get enough of!
"In the world of local kid's entertainment,
there is no bigger name than
The Great Zucchini!
"You're like a phenomenon ...
all the parents know you!"
- Tony Perkins, Fox 5 News
"The Great Zucchini is instantly likeable, and effortlessly charming."
- Gene Weingarten, The Washington Post
Thursday Mornings @ 10:30 am
Jammin' Java Vienna, VA
March 14 @ 10:45 am
Plymouth Haven Christian Preschool Alexandria, VA
March 15 @ 2:00 pm
Marilyn J Praisner Library Burtonsville, MD
March 30 @ 11:00 am
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex Hyattsville, MD
The "Hope Stroll" is a fun way to make a lasting impact on young families throughout the D.C. metro area. The event will help fund Generation Hope's work, which increases the number of teen mothers and teen fathers in the D.C. area who become college graduates. Walk with us, show your support, and have fun while you do it!
April 5 @ 11:00 am
Tugooh Toys Washington, DC
April 19 @ 10:30 am
PB & Jack Fairfax, VA
April 26 @ 9:15 am
Safe Spot Fun Run - Lake Fairfax Park Fairfax, VA
April 27 @ 11:30 am
Day of the Book - Kensington Book Fair Kensington, MD
May 14 @ 10:00 am
Manassas Mall Manassas, VA
May 17 @ 10:45 am
Ashburn Elementary Ashburn, VA
Join The Great Zucchini at this 5K and fun fest, which begins at 9:30am. All of the proceeds of the event will go to the not-for-profit Dandy-Walker Alliance. Carter is a young Ashburn resident who has this congenital condition. Come out to support a great cause! For more info, visit www.cartersrun.org.
May 24 @ 11:00 am
Twinbrook Library Rockville, MD
May 28 @ 10:30 am
Potomac Library Potomac, MD
June 21 @ 10:30 am
SPECIAL Jammin' Java Show with Barry the Magician! Vienna, VA
Don't miss the chance to see DC's magical comedy duo, The Great Zucchini and Barry the Magician, take the stage at Jammin' Java! Get your tickets early, because this two-man show always sells out.
July 1 @ 11:00 am
Burke Library Alexandria, VA
July 5 @ 10:00 am
Lake Fairfax Park Reston, VA
July 8 @ 10:30 am
LaPlata Town Hall LaPlata, MD
July 12 @ 10:00 am
Mason District Park Annandale, VA
July 16 @ 10:00 am
Frying Pan Park Herndon, VA
July 19 @ 10:00 am
Burke Lake Park Fairfax Station, VA
August 23 @ 10:00 am
E.C. Lawrence Park Chantilly, VA
September 10 @ 10:00 am
Manassas Mall Manassas, VA
How does
The Great Zucchini know his audience so well?
Because not too long ago, he was a toddler himself:
Indoors or out, large space or small, The Great Zucchini makes sure your children have a fantastic time!
These kids were so excited to welcome The Great Zucchini to their Halloween Festival!
The Great Zucchini plays tagging game after his show!
A record turnout for The Great Zucchini's Show at Fairfax County's Frying Pan Park.
The Great Zucchini and friends at the White House Easter Egg Roll 2009
Proof that The Great Zucchini is taller than Hillary Clinton
"Can you imagine not having read Goodnight Moon, Ezra Jack Keats books, or Beatrix Potter? Though they are children’s books, our lives are enriched by experiencing them. His show is the same.
"I saw him and it was magical. It was like seeing a unicorn that you know lives in the area somewhere and only a few are lucky enough to run into it.
"He’s a toddler whisperer." - Zac Gomez, parent & teacher
Washington's funniest and most magical PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN entertainer, with over 12 years of experience making kids laugh!
Performer at the White House Easter Egg Roll, National Zoo's Guppy Gala, thousands of birthday parties geared to children ages 2-6! Shows for birthdays, day care, preschools, and groups.
"The Great Zucchini mesmerized a group of preschoolers for 45-minutes, a magic act in itself!"
"Hilarious, highly entertaining, and interactive show that's perfect for preschoolers!"
"The Great Zucchini made my child's party. The children laughed and screamed with delight!"
