Let's Move! Scheduled for Oct. 2

It's no secret that the number of obese children is growing steadily, and in fact has tripled over the past three decades, according to letsmove.gov. 

To help counteract that trend, the Northampton Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2nd Annual "Let’s Move, Let’s Play, Let’s Make it a Day!" event on Oct. 2 at the Municipal Park.

The event, which won an "Excellence in Programming" award from the Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Department last year, is  one that "encourages, educates and entertains kids and their families to incorporate healthy living into a healthy future," according to a press release.

Activities for the day begin at 8:30 a.m with the BucksFit 5k Run and 1k Fun Walk. They continue in the afternoon from 1 to 4 with various activities and games, information about healthy eating options and a mini concert. 

First lady Michelle Obama began the Let's Move! initiative in 2010 to try to change the bad pattern of childhood obesity by teaching about healthy food and lifestyle choices children and families can make, according to letsmove.gov.