The Kensington Derby & Arts Festival will return Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 8 p.m. along Frankford Avenue between East York and Sergeant streets. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the neighborhood’s creativity with local art, music, food, and the festival’s signature mud pit.

Teams of participants will race homemade, human-powered vehicles — no motors or electricity allowed — through the streets of Kensington before finishing with a muddy splash in the pit. This year, kids can join the fun by taking a ride through the mud themselves.

In addition to the derby, visitors can browse a makers market, watch live art demonstrations, and enjoy food and drinks from local vendors on a pay-as-you-go basis. The festival will also include face painting, children’s activities, and new

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