April is the Month of the Military Child, and at Santa’s Castle, that means one thing: we’re going all in to celebrate the amazing, resilient, and inspiring kids who serve right alongside their families every single day.

From moving across the country (or the world!) to making new friends and adapting to change with courage, military children are truly special and deserve to be celebrated in a BIG way.

So where can you find us this month? We’re glad you asked!

Dandelion Fest

April 19th | 2:00–5:00 PM

330 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA  98371

We’ll be having fun, connecting with families, and sharing more about how Santa’s Castle supports our military community.

Purple Up! Celebration
Cedarcrest Middle School

April 24 | 6:00–9:00 PM
19130 13th Ave Ct E, Spanaway, WA 98387

We’re honored to be part of this special event dedicated to recognizing and uplifting military children. Don’t forget to wear purple to show your support!

JBLM MWR Kid's Fest

MWR Fest Tent

April 25 | 12:00–4:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon packed with fun, activities, and smiles as we celebrate the incredible kids in our military community.

As we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, we’re reminded that behind every strong service member is a strong family, and incredible kids who show resilience, courage, and heart in ways that inspire us every day.

At Santa’s Castle, it’s a privilege to support and celebrate these young heroes, not just during the holidays, but all year long. Thank you for being part of our community and helping us lift up military families when it matters most.

We hope to see you at one (or all!) of our events this month. Come say hello, wear your purple, and join us in showing these amazing kids just how much they mean to all of us.

Because at the end of the day, this month is all about them. They deserve nothing less than to be celebrated in a BIG way.

Every holiday season, Santa’s Castle opens its doors to bring joy, hope, and a little extra sparkle to military families right here in Washington. Here’s the secret: the magic only happens because of you.

When you donate, you’re not just giving a toy, a book, or a bike; you’re giving a child the joy of Christmas morning and the peace of knowing their family is cared for, to a parent.

Ways to Give the Gift of Joy

Monetary Donations
Simple, secure, and oh-so-powerful! Santa’s Castle accepts donations by check, cash, or you can make an online donation anytime at jblmsantascastle.org by clicking the “Give” button. Your gift goes directly toward bringing smiles and magic to military children.

Toy & Gift Donations
There’s nothing like the sparkle in a child’s eye when they unwrap a brand-new toy! We accept:

Unwrapped, new toys

Games for all ages

Bikes big and small

Books to fuel young imaginations

Coats to keep kids warm and cozy

Shop from Our Wish Lists
Want to make shopping easy and fun? Santa’s Castle has wish lists ready for you at Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Pick a gift, click, and ship; your kindness will head straight to us and into the hands of a child this Christmas. Find our wish lists on jblmsantascastle.org.

Give While You Shop!
You can support Santa’s Castle all year with just a few clicks! Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card through Community Rewards, shop through iGive.com, or round up your change on Walmart.com. Every little bit helps bring holiday joy to military families — turning everyday purchases into smiles, toys, and cheer!

Why Your Gift Matters
Each donation, big or small, helps us create a season of joy for Service Members and their families who may be facing financial struggles. You’re not just giving gifts, you’re giving love, hope, and memories that last long after the wrapping paper is gone.

So this year, join us in spreading Christmas cheer. Be the reason a child believes in the magic of the season, and help make spirits bright at Santa’s Castle.

Together, we make the holidays happen.