This Sunday, August 6th children will be able to see their favorite characters on stage at the Private Schools Expo 2017 at the Pedregal Events Center in Heredia starting at 2 p.m.

Peppa Pig, the Minions, Sponge Bob and Mario Bros will be part of the international show that is being presented for the first time in Costa Rica. The event is prepared for a small crowd of up to 400 people; it’s an interactive show where kids can dance with the characters and will be able to take photos at the end of the show.

The Private School Expo will be open Saturday, August 5th and Sunday and it offers information on different preschool, elementary and high school education options as well as language institutes that will be providing information for parents in 50 stands, along with financing options, workshops, and expert talks on topics such as bullying, teen sexuality, drugs and alcohol, discipline and limits, among others.

On Saturday the event will host a “Robot Day” with robotics workshops, robots competition, demonstration of artificial intelligence, among others. The event also includes other entertainment activities for both days like family educational games, canopy and a climbing wall.

Tickets for the show are available at Publitickets or by calling 2289-0101 for a cost of 8500 colones (approximately US$15), children under 2 don’t pay.

Access to the Private School Expo is free of charge for both days and it will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participating schools include: Marian Baker School, Kids Grow, Kamuk School, Brain Gym, Pan American School, Humboldt School, Sibo Day Care, Sain Nicholas of Flue, to mention a few.