Health-themed kids fair returns to southern peninsula

Published by Homer Independent Press

April 23, 2026

Exhibitor registration closes Friday, April 24

Staff Report

A free community event focused on children’s health is set for mid-May. The South Peninsula Hospital’s 33rd Safe & Healthy Kids Fair is Saturday, May 16, at Homer High School.

This year’s exhibitors include those focused on school readiness, visions exams and sunglasses and water safety information. Anyone interested in exhibiting can apply for a spot through Friday, April 24.

Lions Club members with their fun sunglasses giveaways at the 2025 Kids Fair, Homer. *Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital*

Featured at the fair are booths with hands-on activities, live entertainment and a bike rodeo managed by the Homer Cycling Club. Club members will inspect bikes and helmets as part of the days activities; there will also be an opportunity to win a new bike.

Members of the Sea Legs Stilt troupe with fair attendees trigger the eruption of the science project volcano at the 2025 Kids Fair, Homer. The volcano, created by kids and facilitated by Rudy Multz and Drue Smith of South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services, was such hit that it will return for the 2026 Fair. ***Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital***

Other activities for kids include face painting, karaoke, a teddy bear clinic, bookmobile and free lunch provided by the Homer-Kachemak Bay Rotary Club.