Kid Day Benson, MN

05/07/2026

Dear Parents
It is time to start thinking about Benson’s 95th Annual Kid Day. The Kid Day committee, sponsored by the City of Benson, are excited to continue the tradition of the Kid Day King & Queen.
Kid Day royalty is available for all children in the area, who are currently in Kindergarten through second grade. Children that would like to be considered for King or Queen will need to fill out the attached questions. Parents are able to help fill out the questionnaire, but children must at least sign their names someplace on the form. Parents will need to fill out the necessary permission portion of the attached form. All forms will need to be emailed or mailed by May 13, 2026. You can email [email protected] or mail
Becky Lysen / Kid Day Royalty
1410 Kansas Avenue
Benson, MN 56215
This year, we have changed the coordination date and time, along with the requirements to the commitment to represent Benson as the Kid Day King & Queen. Coronation will be at ScandiHaven of Cura, 1710 McKinney Avenue, Benson, at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, May 20 2026. All candidates will receive a t-shirt to wear for the Kid Day Parade and $10.00 worth of carnival tickets, which the Kid Day Committee will keep for them until the carnival on July 18. We will ask that all candidates, even if not selected for King & Queen, ride in the parade.
There is also a change in requirements as King and Queen. The newly crowned King and Queen will be asked to attend the 2 parades in Benson, Flag Day (June 12, 2026 and Kid Day, July 18, 2026). Parents will need to provide a vehicle to drive, however a set of magnetic signs will be provided to use on the vehicle that say “Benson Kid Day Royalty.” If the royalty chooses to participate in other local parades, you will receive a $25 gas card (up to 4) to help pay for the expenses. We are also asking the King & Queen to be able to help MC/award prizes at the Talent Show, participate in the carnival and be involved in other Kid Day Week activities.
If you have any questions, please call Becky Lysen at 320-808-1072.
Thank you for your interest in representing our community as Kid Day Royalty!
2026 Benson Kid Day Committee

07/28/2025

Well that’s a wrap on Kid Day 2025!
🗓️ Mark your calendars for the next Kid Day on July 18th 2026.

✅ Tell us what you loved and want to see back!

💡Any new ideas that you would like to see next year?

❌ Private message us if you think we have opportunities to improve!

Thank you to everyone that helped or donated in any way. It takes a team / community to have such a wonderful event. As always - come join our fun committee! We have many ideas for next year. 🙂

07/27/2025

🏆🏆 {{ WINNERS }} 🏆🏆

GOLDEN and SILVER Tickets
All of the tickets were finally found!

07/27/2025

🚧 {{ Parade }} 🚧 Part III

07/27/2025

🚧 {{ Parade }} 🚧 Part II

07/27/2025

🚧 {{ Parade }} 🚧 Part I

07/20/2025

🚨 ATTENTION 🚨
There is still ONE silver ticket out there‼️
Parents - check the parade candy bags - inside the cup there might be a silver ticket hiding!

07/20/2025

🌊 Teen Night!
Here are the winners of all our amazing prizes at teen night this year. We had Air Pod Pros, HP laptop, Apple watch 10, Red Dot Scope, Beats headphones, X-Box X, $500 Visa Gift Card and 2-$100 Visa Gift Cards.

Please let us know any suggestions for next year!

07/20/2025

✈️ Fly in Breakfast and Ninja Anywhere

07/20/2025

🔥🏁 Burnouts 💨

Add your favorite pictures below!

07/20/2025