Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls — step right up and experience the one and only Carnival of Health. More than 2,200 square feet of fun-filled themed entertainment opens your eyes to the wonders of healthy living and the human body.

While exploring this gallery, you will learn about the human body, challenge a friend to a bike race to combat calories, and even scale a climbing wall while you learn about the importance of physical fitness!

Carnival exhibit

Carnival of Health is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Capital Blue Cross.

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