Join us for Healthy Kids Day® April 18 | All Day
Celebrate 175 years of strengthening communities with the Y at Healthy Kids Day®—a free, all-day event at all YMCA of Central Florida locations! Kids of all ages can enjoy active play, nutrition education, STEM exploration, movement, and more, all designed to help them thrive all summer. From toddlers to teens, families will discover fun, hands-on activities that promote healthy habits, creativity, and connection in a safe, welcoming space.
This is an all-day event, with special activities taking place from 10 AM to 1 PM, including New Worlds Reading Initiative events at select Family Centers—Lake Nona, Frank DeLuca, Osceola, and Roper—starting at 11:30 AM. Kids can also enjoy free meals, books, and swag bags.
Celebrate Healthy Kids Day® and dive into a summer at the Y, exploring all the exciting ways kids can stay active and engaged! #HealthyKidsDay
*Disclaimer: Free meals, books, and swag bags are available while supplies last at select Family Centers — Lake Nona, Frank DeLuca, Osceola, and Roper. Availability may vary by location. Meals are limited to 200 per center and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for Healthy Kids Day®!
Frequently Asked Questions
Healthy Kids Day® is a national initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of kids and families. Celebrated each year, Ys across the country host community-facing events that teach healthy habits, encourage active play, and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.
Yes! Healthy Kids Day® is completely free and open to the whole community—so bring your friends, neighbors, and family for a day of fun, learning, and activity!
No, your family doesn’t need to be Y members to participate in this free event! You can also learn more about membership and other fun programs that don’t require membership during the event.
Please check our calendar for the latest Healthy Kids Day® event updates.
Event offerings may vary by Family Center.
Plus, don’t miss special New Worlds Reading Initiative events at select Family Centers—Lake Nona, Frank DeLuca, Osceola, and Roper—starting at 11:30 AM. Kids can also enjoy free meals, books, and swag bags while supplies last.
The New Worlds Reading Initiative promotes literacy and learning at home, supporting healthy minds and bodies for Florida kids.
The Y launched the first Healthy Kids Day® in 1992 in response to the growing effect of sedentary lifestyles on children’s health. For 34 years, YMCAs and their communities have hosted these free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond.
Children who are happy, healthy, and engaged are critical to successful and thriving communities. Healthy Kids Day® helps to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond.
