Day of the Child

Day of the Child celebrates children and families in our community! Local agencies and organizations provide free activities and information.

2026

The planning committee is looking forward to hosting another great event this spring!

Event Flyer
Location: Westland Mall, West Burlington, Iowa
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10 am through 2 pm
Free children’s activities and giveaways
Jim Gill children’s concert
Area groups and resources with activities, events, program information, and sign ups.
Theme: Read with me, Sing with me, Play with me

If you would like to have a table at the event, please complete and return the Registration Forms and payment. Details here.

This a free event for families that welcomes the entire community!

Day of the Child is an annual event that brings families together for an afternoon of fun activities, education, and community information. 25+ agencies and organizations set up booths throughout the mall. Each booth displays available resources and free, fun activities, games, arts, or crafts for children and their families to engage in.

For additional information, email Community Action or call 319-753-0193

In the past the Lion’s Clubs have provide free vision screenings, the Shriner’s Clubs have provided comprehensive child I.D.s, SEIA Child Passenger Safety has provided car seat safety checks and information, there have been arts, crafts, games, paint tattoos, and more!

2025

The event was a huge success! Thank you to all our community partners and families who came out!

Take a look at the article in the Hawkeye Newspaper overviewing the event.
See a few pictures from the day in the 2025 Facebook Event.

A few things from the 2023 Day of the Child event:

“Book Adventures: Born to Read, Think, and Imagine!” was our theme in 2023.
2023 was our 32nd year of Day of the Child and our first year back after a 2 year break due to COVID.
See our 2023 Facebook event with pictures