Celebrate the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) with us! Throughout April, we're honoring the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of military children and their families. It's a time to recognize and appreciate the strength and adaptability that these young heroes demonstrate every day.

Get ready to celebrate with a jam-packed schedule of exciting activities and events! Throughout the month, we're rolling out the red carpet for military children and their families with a wide range of fun-filled festivities.

• 👕 MOMC T-Shirt Sales:
  Purchase BEFORE MARCH 13th to have them by April 1st in time to wear all month and on Purple Up Fridays! Purchase BEFORE April 3rd to wear them for KidsFest! Last day to order shirts will be April 4th. 

• 🌈 5K/1 Mile MOMC Color Run:
  Join us at Shaw PFC for a vibrant celebration of our military children at the Month of the Military Child Color Run 5K/1M event! This family-friendly affair promises fun for everyone, from furry friends to little ones in strollers.

• 💜 Purple Up Day:
  The goal of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” is for military youth to SEE the support of their schools, after school programs, youth groups, Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes and the entire community.
  This year “Purple Up Day" will officially be celebrated on Fort Campbell on 
  15 April 2026.

• 🎉 KidsFest:
  Let the kids run wild and have a blast at our KidsFest event, featuring games, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
   25 April 2026 | 10am-2pm (EFMP Sensory Friendly Hour 9am-10am)
  @ Division Parade Field

• 📢 Operation Megaphone:  
  Calling all middle and high school students registered with CYS in grades 6th through 12th! Join us at the Bastogne Teen Center for an exciting night of fun during the Worldwide Virtual Military Teen Summit lock-in. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Activities will include sports, Nerf wars, dance party, game tournaments, arts and crafts and more! Dinner, snacks and breakfast will be provided. 

• 🎈 CYS Facility Events:
  Our Child and Youth Services facilities are hosting a variety of special events and activities to honor military children.
   

CYS Facility Event Calendars

And that's just the beginning! With so many activities and events planned, there's something for everyone to enjoy during the Month of the Military Child. Join us as we celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of our military kids and their families!