Helmets, bicycle safety tips free to children at Helmet Fair

Children can get free, custom-fitted bike helmets and bicycle safety tips Saturday during the annual Helmet Fair at Kansas University.

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and Kansas University Public Safety are hosting the Helmet Fair, which will precede KU’s annual spring football scrimmage. It will be held at Lot 58, the parking lot just west of Memorial Stadium, from 10 a.m. to noon. The scrimmage starts at 1 p.m.

Public safety staff will custom-fit bike helmets for children 15 and younger. Staff will also do bicycle inspections, and they will provide tips on bicycle safety, bike trail etiquette, booster seat safety and swimming safety. Children can also ride their bikes on a course at the location.

For more information, contact Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical at (785) 830-7000.