🎉A Celebration of Community, Wellness, and Fun!

Mark your calendars and gather the family — Healthy Kids Day is happening at the Twin Rivers YMCA on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and you’re invited!

As part of the YMCA’s national initiative to support youth development and healthy living, Healthy Kids Day is our way of bringing the community together to celebrate what it means to grow strong in spirit, mind, and body — for all.

This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and packed with engaging activities, helpful resources, and plenty of opportunities to have fun and connect with others.

What to Expect:

  • 🏃‍♀️ GOTR & STRIDE 5K Race kicks off at 9:30 AM

  • 🎪 Community Vendors & Partners offering wellness resources, activities, and giveaways

  • 🎨 Games, Face Painting, and Crafts for kids of all ages

  • 🎤 Live DJ, Announcements, and Family Fun

  • 🍧 Food Trucks including Kona Ice and SNOOK DAWGS

  • 🎁 Free event t-shirts (while supplies last!)

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

We’re especially grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, CarolinaEast Pediatrics, for helping make this event possible and for their ongoing commitment to youth health and wellness in Eastern Carolina.

We also extend a big thank-you to Ward and Smith, P.A. for sponsoring our Girls on the Run and STRIDE 5K participants — your support helps young people cross the finish line in more ways than one.

Know Before You Go

To make room for the festivities, our West Parking Lot and Gravel Lot will be closed to traffic. Overflow parking is available at Temple Church, and additional handicap parking will be available along the side of the main building. For everyone’s safety, the 6th Street entrance will be barricaded — please use the 5th Street entrance.

In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors to the YMCA Gym and Activity Rooms, with the race taking place on the indoor track.

Why Healthy Kids Day Matters

At the Y, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Healthy Kids Day isn’t just an event — it’s a moment to inspire active play, positive habits, and lifelong wellness. It’s also a beautiful example of how strong communities are built: with laughter, movement, and meaningful connection.

We hope to see you there!

Want to know more? Visit our Healthy Kids Day event page or stop by the front desk. Let’s celebrate together!

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