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YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day April 18

By Lightning Reports, Published: April 5, 2026

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Hendersonville Family YMCA.

The free event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season.

Sponsored nationally by the Peanuts comic strip and Gatorade, Healthy Kids Day aims to prepare families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Featured activities include games, healthy cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, contests and prizes, more than 25 local vendor and community partner booths and more.

“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Ashley Shores, executive director of programs at the YMCA of Western North Carolina. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer activities the Y and community partners have to offer.”

For more event information and local sponsor info, visit ymcawnc.org/HKD.