Arthur Ashe Kids' Day — the U.S. Open's great pre-tournament celebration for families — is August 29, 2009, and many of the day's events are free. Special tennis and music shows inside Arthur Ashe Stadium do require tickets. This day is a summer highlight whether your kid loves tennis, wants to learn about tennis, or just wants to run around and hear some music.
Free Activities - Arthur Ashe Kids Day
The gates to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (the USTA and site of the U.S. Open) open at 9:30 a.m. From then to 1 p.m., kids and parents enjoyed a free grounds activities and performances. Kids can join free tennis clinics and lots of different games, facepainting and more. Touring tennis players are on hand for autographs. Just this part of the event is great, and at no cost, families will love it.
Later in the day, the concert and performances inside Arthur Ashe Stadium require paid tickets.
Stadium Events (Tickets Required) - Arthur Ashe Kids Day
Musical acts Jordin Sparks, Justin Bieber, Honor Society and more will perform during the first half of the day, with TV personalities Susie Castillo and Quddusas as hosts. Plus tennis star Andy Roddick and other tenis stars will be there, too, for tennis and fun.
- Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the US Open
- USTA National Tennis Center Grounds (US Open), Flushing Meadows Park
- Saturday, August 29, 2009
- 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m - free activities for all
- 1 p.m. - Arthur Ashe Stadium opens for pre-event show
- 2 - 4 p.m. - Stadium Events/Show (tickets required, $10-$20)
- Directions to the USTA/US Open
Tickets for Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
You will need tickets for the Arthur Ashe Stadium events. Cost is $10–$20. Order them now because the event usually gets sold out. You can buy Arthur Ashe Kids' Day tickets at Ticketmaster.com, 1-866-OPEN-TIX, any Ticketmaster outlet, or the USTA box office in Flushing Meadows.- More -Buying Arthur Ashe Day and US Open tickets at Ticketmaster
