Free annual event welcomes children and teens of all ages to enjoy fun and fitness at seven participating YMCA locations

Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 1, 2026) – The YMCA of South Florida once again hosts the FREE annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at seven YMCA locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

The free Healthy Kids Day, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Publix Super Markets Charities, is open to everyone, regardless of YMCA membership. The fun-filled day showcases YMCA programs, including family-friendly health and wellness activities, swim lessons and a sneak peek at summer Camp Y and the youth sports program. Other fun activities include program demonstrations, bounce houses, carnival games, food trucks, and more.

“At the Y, we believe it’s so important for our kids to learn how to stay healthy in body, mind and spirit by staying active in youth sports, aquatics and summer camp,” said YMCA of South Florida President and CEO Sheryl A. Woods. “Our Healthy Kids Day is an annual tradition across all YMCAs around the country and a tremendous opportunity to have fun and learn more about what the Y has to offer.”

For additional information, and to register, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/healthy-kids-day or contact the YMCA of South Florida at (954) 334-9622.

Healthy Kids Day Y Locations in Broward County: 

• Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center, 501 SE 1^st, Hallandale Beach
• Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center, 3161 Taft St., Hollywood
• A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
• Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center, 501 SW 172^nd, Pembroke Pines
• Weston YMCA Family Center, 20201 Saddle Club Rd., Weston

Healthy Kids Day Y Locations in Miami-Dade County: 

• Village of Allapattah YMCA Family Center, 2370 NW 17^th, Miami
• South Dade YMCA Family Center, 9355 SW 134^th, Miami

About the YMCA of South Florida  

For more than a century, the YMCA has been woven into the fabric of the South Florida community. As an award-winning nonprofit, the Y is committed to strengthening community through more than 200 programs serving everyone from six months old to 100 years young. Our Family Centers and programs are inclusive, vibrant hubs of community life, offering a diverse array of classes, cutting-edge fitness facilities, life-saving aquatics, exciting community events, unforgettable camps, supportive afterschool care, and holistic health and wellness programming. At the Y, there’s something for everyone. Join the movement by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or YMCASouthFlorida.org.  

 

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