On April 29, 2023, the YMCA will host their annual Healthy Kids Day events across the country — focusing on improving the health and well-being of kids and families. The best part? It’s completely free to attend and offers a fun opportunity for families to get active together.
During Healthy Kids Day, you can participate in a variety of activities, workshops, and educational resources that focus on physical activity, healthy eating, and positive lifestyle choices.
We’ll tell you all about Healthy Kids Day, what you can expect, and which cities are participating.
Participating YMCA locations offer free admission on Healthy Kids Day, April 29, 2023.
Like they’ve done every year since 1992, the YMCA is welcoming kids and families free of charge for Healthy Kids Day — Saturday, April 29, 2023.
As if that’s not big enough news — a typical day pass to a Y costs between $5 – $20, depending on your age and club location — Healthy Kids Day features a variety of activities and resources for families to enjoy such as free health screenings and fitness classes.
What kinds of things can people do on Healthy Kids Day?
On Healthy Kids Day, people can participate in a wide variety of activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating, and overall wellness. Some common activities that YMCAs may offer during Healthy Kids Day include:
- Fitness classes: Many YMCAs offer free fitness classes on Healthy Kids Day, such as yoga, Zumba, or dance classes, to encourage kids to get moving and try new activities.
- Sports and games: Children can participate in a range of outdoor and indoor sports and games, such as basketball, soccer, or relay races.
- Workshops and educational activities: YMCAs may offer workshops or educational activities that teach children about healthy eating, cooking, gardening, or other aspects of wellness.
- Health screenings: Some YMCAs may offer free health screenings, such as BMI or blood pressure checks, to help families monitor their health and wellness.
- Community resources: YMCAs often partner with other community organizations to provide information and resources on a range of topics related to health and wellness, such as mental health, nutrition, or safety.
More than 1,000 YMCA locations across the country are hosting Healthy Kids Day events.
Ys in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will host a Healthy Kids Day event. You can search the YMCA’s official map to see if a location near you is hosting the event. But here are some cities in each state that are participating:
- Alabama: Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
- Alaska: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan
- Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale
- Arkansas: Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff
- California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno
- Colorado: Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins
- Connecticut: Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Waterbury
- Delaware: Dover, Wilmington, Newark, Georgetown, Lewes
- District of Columbia: Washington
- Florida: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee
- Georgia: Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon
- Hawaii: Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Pearl City, Waipahu
- Idaho: Boise, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Meridian, Pocatello
- Illinois: Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford, Aurora
- Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Gary
- Iowa: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City
- Kansas: Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City, Overland Park, Lawrence
- Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Bowling Green, Owensboro
- Louisiana: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria
- Maine: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Auburn, South Portland
- Maryland: Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg
- Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell
- Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Warren, Flint
- Minnesota: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Bloomington
- Mississippi: Jackson, Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo
- Missouri: St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, Jefferson City
- Montana: Helena, Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman
- Nebraska: Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, Fremont
- Nevada: Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Carson City
- New Hampshire: Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Portsmouth, Rochester
- New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, Camden, Elizabeth
- New Mexico: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell, Farmington
- New York: New York City, Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse
- North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem
- North Dakota: Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston
- Ohio: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo, Akron
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton, Edmond
- Oregon: Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Bend
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, Erie
- Rhode Island: Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, Cranston, Newport
- South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Florence
- South Dakota: Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings
- Tennessee: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville
- Texas: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso
- Utah: Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, West Valley City, Sandy
- Vermont: Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Bennington, Colchester
- Virginia: Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Alexandria, Hampton
- Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett
- West Virginia: Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Morgantown, Wheeling
- Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine
- Wyoming: Cheyenne, Casper, Jackson, Laramie, Rock Springs
Want to work out for free (again)? There are lots more options throughout the year.
There are plenty of ways to work out for free. Whether it’s using resources like your local library, park district, or community center, or finding national gym chains that offer day passes, you’ve got options. Check out our full list.
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