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Mush For Kids

Join us in Fairbanks’ Pioneer Park on Saturday, March 30, for Mush for Kids 2024! Mush for Kids is a day of fun and family bonding for Fairbanks area families.

Thank you for coming to Mush for Kids 2024!

Mush for Kids - Celebrating 26 Years!

Mush for Kids, the premier family event in Fairbanks, is a free event held each spring in Fairbanks.

Mush for Kids endorses the Strengthening Families five protective factors by providing a day filled with fun activities and resources for families. There are fun events for all ages, including:

Dog sled rides for children ages 4-12 years old
- Dog sled rides are every half an hour from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There are 50 tickets for each time slot, so be sure to arrive early to secure your child (ages 4-12) spot!
Puppy petting pen
Various local performances on the main stage
20+ local providers offering fun games for the kids and free resources for the parents
And more!

sponsorship opportunities

The History of Mush for Kids

Mush for Kids came about through a merging of great ideas and a passion for keeping both dogs and children safe. Mush With Pride and Alaska Children’s Trust teamed up create what has become a wonderful interactive, educational experience for kids.

In the spring of 1997, an accident occurred, preventing Mush For Kids from being held. However, a parent asked Ken Severin, one of our long-time Mush volunteers, if he would give his child a ride in a small dog sled. With that first ride through the muddy parking lot, a tradition was formed.

The news spread and each year the event grew, eventually outgrowing two separate locations. In 2006, Mush for Kids moved to its current location at Pioneer Park, where it continues to welcome families!

This event happens each year because of the amazing generosity of local donors. To coordinate a gift, please contact Trevor Storrs here or visit our donate page here.

Learn more about the history of Mush for Kids, read the full story here.

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2024 Sponsors - THANK YOU!

Thank you to the incredible sponsoring organizations and individuals who make Mush for Kids a success year after year! You are making a different in the lives of Alaska’s children.