Serving Up Tennis Fun for the Whole Family at the Induction Celebration
Kids age 12 and under are admitted FREE to the Fame Fest from August 22-23
Passport to Greatness is kids’ ticket to adventure during the Induction Celebration, coming next weekend at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. From Friday, August 22 – Saturday, August 23, kids age 12 and under are admitted free to the Fame Fest village, with plenty of tennis-themed activities for the whole family on the schedule.
A youth-oriented engagement activity open to all in attendance, kids can pick up their Passport to Greatness at the Fame Fest gates. The Passport booklets offer participants a commemorative piece to jot down questions for Hall of Famers, collect autographs and stamps for every completed activity.
Kids can collect stamps around the Hall of Fame:
In the Fame Fest, at the various stations and vendor booths located throughout the village
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On the Front Lawn grass courts, where four different tennis activities will be set up for players and fans alike to try
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In the newly renovated Museum, where kids can explore tennis history throughout generations and displays for the Class of 2025 inductees, Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan
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There are three designated Selfie Spots, photo opportunities located around the grounds
For families, youth coaches and young tennis fans that can’t make it to Newport for the Induction Celebration, the Hall of Fame has curated special Youth Resources online celebrating Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers. Learn about their careers in videos and virtual biographies, download coaching resources, submit congratulations messages to the inductees and watch the Induction Ceremony live at 6 p.m. EST on Saturday, August 23.
By completing all the challenges and collecting stamps, participating kids can claim a special prize by showing their Passport at the Hall of Fame merchandise tent.
For parents and accompanying adults, tickets to the Fame Fest on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 start at $40 and include access to the museum, all activations, bars, merch locations, and on-site food trucks.
