The Mariners' MilKids Fest

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Time & Place

  • The Mariners' MilKids Fest
    • The Mariners' Museum and Park

      April 14, 2024, 12 - 4 p.m.

      100 Museum Drive
      Newport News, VA 23606
    • Phone: 757-596-2222
      Highway Exit: 258A from I-64
      Website: Click here to visit us online

Description

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is partnering with TwelveMillionPlus (the first and only verified digital platform for the military spouse community) to host Month of the Military Child, an annual awareness campaign that recognizes the sacrifices made by military kids and their families. The day will be devoted to honoring children of military service members and recognizing the many sacrifices military families make. Along with useful resources and information from trusted community partners, families will be welcomed with fun activities, including: 

  • * Carnival-themed games
  • * Mariners’ scavenger hunt
  • * Hands-on learning experiences
  • * Environmental activities with NOAA
  • * Exploration of the Mariners’ Park ecosystem
  • * Opportunities to meet local community partners, such as Dogs on Deployment, MILLIE, Spouse-ly, Kidcreate Studio, and more
  • GREENBEATS, LIVE! presented by Virginia Stage Co. at 1 p.m. 

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