More than one curious youngster – and even a few adults – was poking their heads inside the curtains that surrounded the new Connect-Bridgeport Kids Zone play area in the Sears Court that will officially be unveiled tomorrow at the Meadowbrook Mall.

 

No one was stopping them either, but that didn’t matter. All that was visible were two pieces of the new kids play area as the rest was covered with parachutes. The mystery will come to an end tomorrow shortly after 11:30 a.m.

 

It’s at 11:30 a.m. that the new play facility put together this week by Playtime, LLC will be unveiled at a major grand opening celebration that will actually cover two days. Along with the reveal, things will get started with 12-year-old Cambrie Decker, a locally talented sensation, singing the National Anthem followed by plenty more – including one of the highlights of the day. 

 

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sears Court, those who are fans of the Disney television series Jessie will be able to meet Peyton List. List stars as the character Emma Ross in Jessie and she will be signing autographs and taking pictures during those three hours. List will be signing autographs in the area directly behind the new Kids Zone and right in front of the opening to Sears.

 

List is best known as Ross, the lead character in the Disney Channel comedy series Jessie and for her role in 27 Dresses, where she played the younger version of Katherine Heigl's character, Jane. She also co-starred as Holly Hills in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

 

To round out the day, a Super Hero will be in attendance. Marvel Comic legend Captain America will be at the mall to greet youngsters.

 

Activities will continue on Sunday – June 29 – when Captain America will get company. Spider Man will be joining his fellow super hero from noon to 4 p.m. in the WDTV Event Center.

 

The new Kids Zone is custom-designed play elements that will depict many of the landmarks and recreational attractions of the Bridgeport area.  Included in the mix is the Bowstring Bridge, the North Central West Virginia Airport tower, a baseball, a structure representing the Farmer’s Market and more. The Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau is the sponsor of the facility.

 

Mall officials have said the items inside the new Kids Zone are sturdy, but soft to the touch. The items will rest on a thickly-padded floor.  The Kids Zone is also surrounded by an enclosure with seating for adults.