Kohl’s Safety Program at Seattle Children’s

In partnership with Kohl’s Cares, we travel Washington state providing free helmet and life jacket fittings/giveaway events and educational demonstrations with our outreach team. We teach parents and kids how to properly fit every helmet and life jacket we give away, but we don’t stop there. We also provide resources to teach you to fit safety devices where you are, whether in the community or at home.

See below for the dates and locations of our free giveaway events this year.

Free Giveaway Events

Children must be present in order to be properly fit and receive a helmet or life jacket. We will give away either life jackets or helmets at events. Children must be ages 1 to 18 to receive a free safety device. All items are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Due to the uncertain and ever-changing nature of COVID-19, some fitting and giveaway events have been cancelled or postponed. The events on this page are up-to-date, and we will continue making edits as we learn more.

Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kadlec Safe Kids Saturday
Kadlec Healthplex, 1268 Lee Blvd., Richland, WA 99352
Life jacket giveaway

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

North Clinic Health Fair
Seattle Children’s North Clinic, 1815 13th St., Everett, WA 98201
Helmet giveaway

Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Burien’s Great Day of Play
Moshier Park, 430 S 156th St., Burien, WA 98148
Helmet giveaway

Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Skyway Fire Department Safety Fair
Skyway Fire Department, 12424 76th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98178
Helmet giveaway

Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th Health and Safety Block Party
44th Ave. W between 188th and 194th Sts. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Life jacket giveaway

Getting the Proper Fit

A helmet or life jacket won't protect you if it doesn't fit correctly. Learn how to properly fit safety devices with your family. For instructions and additional tips, visit Bike and Multi-Sport Helmets: Quick Fit Check for helmets and Life Jackets for Children and Teens for life jackets.

Contact Us

To contact the Kohl’s Safety Program at Seattle Children’s, please email Cassidy Brown or call 206-987-1569.

Please note that we fit and give away safety devices only at these community events. Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill individual requests or provide donations for helmets or life jackets.

Resources

Helmet resources

• Bike and Multi-Sport Helmets: Quick Fit Check
• Skateboard, Scooter and Skating Safety
• Bike Safety Fiction and Facts
• Helmets for Winter Sports

Life jacket resources

• Life Jackets for Children and Teens
• Life Jackets (Washington State Recreation ad Conservation Office)
• Wearing Your Life Jacket (U.S. Coast Guard)
• Wear It Right: Choosing and Fitting a Life Jacket