All for the Children
MCC-Blue River
Saturday, March 6, 2027
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Held in the spring at MCC-Blue River each year, All for the Children is a student-led and student-run activity that serves as a family resource event for our community and features a 10,000+ egg hunt.
All for the Children will start off with fun and free carnival-type activities including:
- Fire trucks and police cars will be on display
- Free children’s books
- Free spray-on tattoos for kids from Bikers Against Child Abuse® (BACA)
- Free forensic child ID kits from Missouri Child ID Program
- Free gun locks
- More fun activities including: science and chemistry experiments, balloon art and photo booth opportunities, princesses, face painting, inflatables, and arts and crafts activities for the kids!
Free backpacks with fun surprises for kids while supplies last!
Come join us for a fun day for the family!
View photos from the 2026 event.
About All for the Children
Vision
All for the Children aims to improve the quality of life for those within our community through education and community engagement.
History
The annual All for the Children event was founded by MCC-Blue River instructor Kim Glackin with assistance from fellow instructors. MCC-Blue River also partners with various businesses in the area, particularly Independence and Blue Springs, along with the students of the Independence School District's Little Blue Elementary School.
Glackin's hope was to provide a forum for educating families about parenting and child development in a fun and engaging way that builds a support network for families in the area.
Volunteer opportunities
All for the Children welcomes community volunteers. Please email afc@mcckc.edu if you'd like to volunteer.
Safety
For the safety of our attendees, we ask that guests not bring pets, glass or alcohol to the event.
We also ask that all children be supervised by family members at all times during the event.
Egg Hunt Structure
In order to allow families more time to check out all of our great activities, we now hosting three "waves" of egg hunting. As families arrive for the event, their children will receive a wristband with the time of their assigned egg hunt. Egg hunt waves will begin at 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All for the Children would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. If you would like to learn more about becoming a sponsor at All for the Children, contact Victoria Rice at 816.604.6635 or afc@mcckc.edu. Donations of any amount are accepted and are considered tax deductible.
View sponsorship opportunities
2026 Sponsors
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All For the Children is a student-led and student-run activity that serves as a family resource event for our community.
All for the Children will start off in the morning with fun and free carnival-type activities. There will be costumed characters, information and entertainment booths that are run by MCC students and different community agencies, and last but not least, a huge egg hunt for the kids! Come join us for a fun day for the family!
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Egg hunt waves will begin at 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
When families check in, their children will receive a wristband which indicates which egg hunt they are allowed to participate in. We encourage families to check out all of their activities before and after their turn at the egg hunt.
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All for the Children has a central theme of "Literacy Across the Lifespan." Children in attendance will receive free books while supplies last.
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No. All for the Children will be held rain or shine. If however, we have inclement weather, the event will be canceled and not rescheduled.
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This is a student-led and a student-run event coordinated by a committee of MCC faculty, staff and administration.
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Yes, we will be dividing the areas from ages 0-3 and ages 4 and above.
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No, we do not allow pets at the event. Only service animals are allowed on campus.
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Parking is available on campus. MCC-Blue River police will direct you as you enter campus.
Contacts
| Kimberly Glackin Faculty 816.604.6658 kimberly.glackin@mcckc.edu |
Victoria Rice Event Contact 816.604.6635 victoria.rice@mcckc.edu |