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YMCA Announces Healthy Kids Day Activities for 2025

Free Community Event Takes Place at Multiple YMCA of Metro North Locations

Healthy Kids Day Photo
Healthy Kids Day Photo (YMCA of Metro North)

The YMCA of Metro North is excited to announce its annual Healthy Kids Day is set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, in three locations across Metro North. This free, community-wide event aims to inspire children and families to stay active, engaged, and healthy throughout the summer months and beyond.

Learn more: https://www.ymcametronorth.org/healthy-kids-day-2025/

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs across the country have hosted free events designed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active.

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The YMCA will offer a variety of fun and educational activities designed to keep children moving, exploring, and developing essential skills. Families attending the event will have the opportunity to
connect with local community organizations and resources that support children’s learning, health, and growth. This event is open to the public. Sign up to attend: https://www.ymcametronorth.org/healthy-kids-day-2025/

The YMCA of Metro North Healthy Kids Day celebration will take place across three locations in the region:

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  • Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: In Peabody, there will be outdoor field games and archery at Camp Eastman, touch a Truck, Bounce House and more.
  • Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: In Lynn, activities and learning opportunities available such as Touch a Truck, Curious Creatures, Family Carnival, Youth Sports and Ninja Warrior demos, and more.
  • Saugus Family YMCA 5k Road Race at Breakheart Reservation from 8:30 AM -10:30 AM: At Breakheart Reservation, there will be an obstacle course and healthy giveaways.

The YMCA of Metro North involves more than 25,000 youth and teens in healthy and educational activities each year. Register for the event and learn more.

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