Kids Day.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
• Position: ENTERTAINMENT

Anchorage's Promise is a local organization that works to ensure that five "promises" are given to every child: a caring adult, safe places, a healthy start, effective education and opportunities to help others. President of the board Dick Wells explains, "We believe if a child can receive any of these promises, the more the better, it will help them to be a better adult."

And one of the ways Anchorage's Promise provides access to these promises is through their annual KidsDay & Teen City. This year marks the 30th anniversary of KidsDay, which is being held on April 20 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event saw more than 18,000 attendees in 2012, and features more than 100 booths with information and resources for children. It is an opportunity for children and adults, Wells says, as "one of the great take-aways from KidsDay is an opportunity for the vendors to talk and collaborate."

But KidsDay isn't confined to...