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Mariners’ MilKids Fest

April 9, 2024

Coming up at The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, a day to celebrate Military Children as a part of Month of the Military Child! Don’t forget to wear purple!

When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 12 – 4 p.m.

Where: The Mariners’ Museum and Park (Front Lawn), 100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Cost: Free for Military families and Mariners’ Museum Members.

Description: Join The Mariners’ Museum and Park as they celebrate the Month of the Military Child with their annual Mariners’ MilKids Fest! 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:

● Raffles and prizes
● Exciting games
● A special Mariners’ scavenger hunt
● Hands-on learning experiences
● The opportunity to explore the Mariners’ Park ecosystem
● Food and dessert vendors
● And more!

More Information: Click Here!  Looking for our BIG LIST of events celebrating the Month of the Military Child? Click Here!

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Mariners Museum, Military Families, military kids, milkids fest, and Newport News
Categories: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown

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