The Department of Defense recognizes April as Month of the Military Child to honor the commitment and sacrifice made by military children, who typically experience frequent moves and parents with busy training schedules and frequent deployments. This year’s theme is “Military Kids Can!”

Fort Riley is kicking off the month with a “Kidsfest” at Riley’s Conference Center on Saturday, April 6th.”Kidsfest” runs from 1-4 p.m. This free event includes multiple crafts, activities, characters’ performances, instructional demos, information booths and free snacks. On April 10th, senior leaders at Fort Riley will sign a proclamation declaring April as the month of the Military Child.

Other events at Fort Riley during April include a family movie at Barlow Theater at 6:30 p.m. on April 12th, pancake feed at Forsyth East School Age Center from 8-10 a.m. April 13th, Month of the Military Child parade at Artillery Parade Field at 10 a.m. on the 19th, kids fishing derby at Moon Lake from 1-4 p.m. on April 20th, and on April 27th, Superhero Saturday and a free fun run at Outdoor Adventure and Travel Center from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will be activities throughout the month to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Some events require pre-registration and some may include a fee. For more information, call parents Central, Fort Riley Child & Youth Services at ( 785 ) 239-9885 or visit https://www.facebook.com/XRileyCYS/.