From staff reports
Members of the Tri Command will host a day of fun activities for kids at the Cross Creek Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6.
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) have partnered with local civilian agencies to spread awareness of both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child in this open to the public event.
“I want to personally invite you to Kid Fest. This event is for both Marine Corps and local community families,” MCAS Beaufort Commanding Officer Col. Mark Bortnem said in a news release. “We must do everything we can to increase awareness and protect our children, no matter where they live. In partnership with the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), we hold this event in the local community to make sure everyone has the opportunity to have some fun while also getting the resources they need at the same time.”
This event is free, open to the public and accessible to everyone. All families are invited to attend for games, crafts, face painting, snow cones, military vehicles, fire truck tours and much more. Members of MCCS and Beaufort’s CAPA will provide education and awareness at booths during the event.
Want To Go?
Who: Tri Command
What: 25th Kid Fest
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6
Where: Cross Creek Shopping Center
Tickets: This event is free, open to the public
