Kids' Fest
Join us for JBLM's Month of the Military Child main event! FREE!
Apr 25 2026, 12 pm - 4:30 pm
Apr 25 2026, 12 pm - 4:30 pm
Armed Forces Kids Run | 10:30 am: Cowan Stadium
Distances: 5 & 6 year olds: 1/2 mile | 7 & 8 year olds: 1 mile | 9-16 year olds: 2 miles
Download the registration form, email/return it to Youth Sports. Limited day-of-race registration available onsite starting at 9:30 a.m. (no shirt). Call 253-967-2405 for details.
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: April 21-23, 1-3 p.m., April 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Youth Sports
Armed Forces Kids Run Sponsor
KIDS' FEST | Noon-4:30 pm: MWR Fest Tent
JBLM's Month of the Military Child main event! The theme for JBLM's Kids' Fest is Magical Military Kids! Get ready for fun optical illusions, tricks and more.
Magic Show | Petting Zoo | Reptile Show | Rock Wall | Gelly Ball | Inflatables | Military Displays | Crafts | Games & more!
All events and activities are free! Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
SCHEDULE
| TIME | DESCRIPTION |
| 10:30 am | AF Kids Run: Cowan Stadium |
| Noon-12:30 pm | CYS JBLM Performing Arts |
| Noon-2 pm | Juggler | Big Bubble Show |
| Noon-4:30 pm | Video Game Truck |
| Noon-4:30 pm | 2 Twisters & 2 Face Painters |
| Noon-4:30 pm | Petting Zoo |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Magical Reptile Show |
| 12:30-2:30 pm | Magician Jeff Evans |
| 1:30-2 pm | CYS JBLM Performing Arts |
| 2-4 pm | DJ & Karaoke |
| 2-4 pm | Magical Stiltress |
| 2:30-4:30 pm | Zaniac Magician |
Food Trucks: For purchase: Brew Crew, Dawg Eat Dogs, Dirtyz Burgers, Squishy Pop Bubble Tea
Static Displays:
22 CSF: Military Tactical Vehicles
Criminal Investigation Unit: Law enforcement equipment and vehicle display
17 FA BDE: Strykers (Multiple Strykers) and equipment displays
Fire Department: Fire Engine Display
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AGENCY |
ACTIVITY/GIVEAWAY |
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7th Corps Halo Cosplay |
Roving costume entertainers, photos with cosplayers. |
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EFMP Family Support |
Free Dobby Sock Toss and Spin the Magical Wheel |
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American Red Cross |
Decorate fairy doors or a fairy light jar |
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Arts & Crafts Center |
Group Art Installation: Build a Dragon |
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Awana |
Stacking Cup Game & Relay Race |
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Blue Star Families |
Spin the Wheel |
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CYS Family Child Care |
Volcanoes in a bottle |
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CYS Hillside CDC |
Golf and Ducks game |
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CYS Madigan CDC |
Face paint and temporary tattoos |
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CYS McChord CDC |
Cotton ball wizard craft project |
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Girls Scouts of Western Washington |
Paper Craft |
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Grace Gospel |
Wood cross bead necklace |
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Children's Museums of JBLM/Tacoma |
Art activities |
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Hillside Youth Center |
Scavenger Hunt cards - Magical people walking around, card passport, get prize at booth |
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JBLM Libraries |
Potion making |
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McChord SAC |
Magical Shoot Out / Willow Axe Throwing |
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Miss Washington |
Photos with Miss Washington |
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MWR Marketing |
Welcome table- coloring tablecloths, youth MOMC T-Shirt giveaway |
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NPSP Family Advocacy Program |
Magic Milk Cartoons Demonstration |
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Pierce College Science Dome |
Hands-on STEM Activities: plasma ball, plasma tubes, clouds in a bottle |
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Pierce County Early Support for Infants & Toddlers and Developmental Disabilities |
Prize wheel for children to spin, Stickers and coloring books magic theme |
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Religious Support Office |
Suncatcher craft |
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Santa's Castle |
Superhero or animal-themed scratch masks |
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Scouting Area Committee |
Optical illusions and magic things |
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Washington Kitefliers Association (WKA) |
Pre-assembled kites to select for flying |
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Western Field Office, Army CID |
Large enforcement vehicle |
NOTE: Kimbro Pool Rec Swimming and Grandstaff Library will be closed to support Kids Fest.
Open to MWR-eligible patrons and their guests.
SPONSORED BY
No federal endorsement implied.
