Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Host Free In-Store Events for Military Children Saturdays in April

March 27, 2024 / Keiana Holleman

DALLAS – Military kids of all ages can enjoy free games and activities each Saturday in April at participating Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

Beginning April 6, military families can visit their PX or BX from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday to participate in the complimentary events featuring products from popular toy brands: Furby, Disney Princess, Hasbro Gaming and Marvel.

As part of the in-store events schedule, military children can:

  • Play with Furby Furblets and use their creative skills with coloring sheets on April 6
  • Participate in friendly competition with Monopoly Knockout, Piggy Piggy, Jenga and Atomix on April 13
  • Use their imagination with Disney Princess dolls, coloring sheets and enjoy complimentary snacks and juice on April 20
  • Channel their spidey senses with Spider-Man toys and coloring sheets on April 27

Exchange Celebrates Month of the Military Child With Prizes, Events at PXs, BXs

“The Exchange is excited to celebrate military kids in stores with activities in honor of their service and sacrifice,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Month of the Military Child is a special time at the Exchange, and store associates look forward to welcoming in America’s youngest heroes for some weekend fun.”

Pre-registration for events is not required. For more information contact your local Exchange. For the full list of Month of the Military Child activities and events, visit ShopMyExchange.com/momc.

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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Media Notes:

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 214-312-6514 or [email protected].

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