Kids' Fest
Welcome to the Jungle! Free! JBLM's Month of the Military Child Celebration

Apr 29 2023, 12 pm - 4:30 pm
Apr 29 2023, 12 pm - 4:30 pm
A PART OF JBLM'S MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION
JBLM's free Kids' Fest, "Welcome to the Jungle," kicks off Saturday, April 29, noon–4:30 p.m. at the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main. Enjoy hands-on activities, exhibits, inflatables, crafts, interactive games, rock wall climbing and entertainment. There will be a variety of military vehicle static displays from First Corps and 16th CAB, climb aboard and take some pics! The fest tent is next to Bowl Arena Lanes at 2200 Liggett Ave.
- America's Armed Forces Kids Run
10:30 a.m. to noon. Free run for youth! Preregistration is required to guarantee a free T-shirt. Registration PDF. Submit to usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-cys-sports@army.mil.Late registration accepted in Youth Sports Office only (6398 Garcia Blvd.)Late registrations are now also being accepted over email until April 25. - Reptile Isle will hold three 30-minute shows during Kids' Fest! Make sure to stop by to see some amazing creatures.
- Mario Kart Tournaments will be held on the BIG SCREEN in between Reptile Shows. Register the day of, on-site. Free entry!
- Youth Football Combine at Youth Sports Field
Our Youth Football Combine creates a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls to compete individually against their peers in the measured football skills of punting, passing and kicking. We want every child to be given an equal opportunity to participate.
- Free Bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes!
First-come, first-served. Two-game limit if lines are long. During Kids' Fest time frame only. Limited menu at snack bar for the event.
TENT STAGE SCHEDULE
- Mario Kart: Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Reptile Show: 1:30-2 p.m.
- Mario Kart: 2-3 p.m.
- Reptile Show: 3-3:30 p.m.
- Reptile Show: 4-4:30 p.m.
This event is open to DOD ID cardholders and their sponsored guests.
This event is subject to change. Stay tuned to this website and our Facebook page for updates.
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MWR Fest Tent
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Open for special events and activities. Available for rent.
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Bowl Arena Lanes
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Snack bar closes 30 min prior to facility.