Save the Date for Healthy Kids Day 2025!
Event Date: April 26th* | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Free & Open to the Community!
* April 25th from 5-8PM at Parkway Community YMCA
Healthy Kids Day is a celebration dedicated to teaching kids about the importance of healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, and developing healthy habits…and that all starts with your family and the Y.
Join us at your local YMCA to celebrate Healthy Kids Day! Fun events, games, activities, open swim, group exercise and youth class demonstrations, healthy snacks, contests and prizes, local vendors, and community partner booths, and so much more are all free and open to the community. Discover what your local Y has to offer.
Sponsor Your Local YMCA
Burbank YMCA
We will have community vendors, DJ, raffles, obstacle course, bouncy house, vendors and much more family fun!
Charles River YMCA
Bubble table, bouncy house, face-painting, jump rope & hula hoop contest, vendor tables, snacks, giveaways and more!
Charlestown YMCA
Knucklebones 10AM-12PM, Family Swim 10AM-12PM, Family Group Exercise, Make Your Own Parfait, Local Info Tables, Crafts and Giveaways!
Dorchester YMCA
Activities include face-painting, bouncy house, chalk walk, bubbles station, popcorn machine and more!
East Boston YMCA
The event features vendor passport cards, bounce house, face painting, Zumba classes, a soccer shootout, and many more exciting activities.
Huntington Ave YMCA
Healthy Kids Day at the Huntington Ave YMCA features over 10 interactive activities including arts & crafts, group exercise classes, a moon bounce, obstacle courses, a smoothie station, face painting, and more. Families can explore vendor tables, enjoy delicious food donated by local partners, and connect with resources from across our vibrant community. With music, games, raffles, and so much more, Healthy Kids Day is a joyful way to support youth development and wellness for all.
Thomas M. Menino YMCA
Activities include a cook out, prizes, bouncy house, community vendors, group exercise demos, camp info, sports programs sampler, pool games and more!
North Suburban YMCA
Family Zumba, Family Yoga, Story Time with Charlie Brown & Sally, Bounce House Fun, Obstacle Courses, Soccer Activities, Arts & Crafts and much more!
Roxbury YMCA
Activities include Basketball Relay Race, Dodgeball, Zumba, Double Dutch, Quick healthy meal cooking class, Face-painting, Balloon-twisting, healthy snacks, raffles, plenty of vendors and prizes, Day Camp open house and so much more!
Waltham YMCA
Family Pickleball in the Gym, NFL Flag Football, Archery, Fitness Class Sampler, Family Swim Party (Under the Sea Theme), Camp Table with friendship bracelets, vendor tables and much more!
Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Bounce house, Boston police, ice cream truck, YMCA Chinese Dance performance, Woo Ching White Crane Kung Fu School lion dance demo, face paint and crafts
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Group Exercise
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
Locations
Adult Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
Parkway Community
Youth Sports
5-10 weeks
YMCA youth sports programs give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through a variety of exciting activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. With experienced coaches and a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, your child will develop athletic skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Sign up today and let them thrive through the joy of sports at the Y!
Youth Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
YMCA swim lessons for youth ages 6-12 provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids build confidence in the water while learning essential swimming and water safety skills. Guided by trained instructors, participants progress through six swimming stages, focusing on techniques such as floating, stroke development, and endurance, all while fostering a love for swimming and lifelong water safety awareness.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Group Exercise
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
Adult Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
Parkway Community
Youth Sports
5-10 weeks
YMCA youth sports programs give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through a variety of exciting activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. With experienced coaches and a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, your child will develop athletic skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Sign up today and let them thrive through the joy of sports at the Y!
Youth Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
YMCA swim lessons for youth ages 6-12 provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids build confidence in the water while learning essential swimming and water safety skills. Guided by trained instructors, participants progress through six swimming stages, focusing on techniques such as floating, stroke development, and endurance, all while fostering a love for swimming and lifelong water safety awareness.
