I can say from first hand knowledge that this is an event that should not be missed. It is an amazing show and a delightful teaching tool to all those who attend and for the kids as well. :)
So, if you are in the area I recommend getting there early and be prepared for one heck of a time, and frankly not only will parents be tired after the military open house, but so will be the kids. There will not be a complaint to hit the rack early.
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high-performance aircraft to people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. The highly maneuverable multirole, F-16 fighter has proven itself to be one of the world's best precision tactical bombers and air-to-air combat aircraft. The only modifications needed to prepare the aircraft for its air demonstration role are installing a smoke-generating system in the space normally reserved for the 20 mm cannon, and the painting of the aircraft in Thunderbird colors.