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YMCA's Annual Healthy Kids Day

By YMCA of Reading & Berks County March 25, 2026

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s annual, nationwide initiative and FREE family event designed to inspire all youth, parents, and caregivers, regardless of membership status, to get active and make healthy choices over the summer and beyond.

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is partnering with Berks County Parks & Recreation to host the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day with other community vendors on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (rain or shine), encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success. This family- friendly event features a Kids Color Run, hands-on activities and games, demonstrations, arts and crafts, and more to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines.


Calling all vendors! 

Engage families, promote wellness, and connect with the community. Vendor spaces are limited, reserve your spot today!

Vendor Registration


Kids Color Run

Get ready to run, laugh, and get messy! Sign up your kid(s) up for a fun-filled race with music, color, and endless smiles.

Vendor Registration


Chicken BBQ Pre-Order

Fuel your fun at Healthy Kids Day. Pre-order a Nolt’s Chicken BBQ meal and pick it up at the event.

Chicken half, baked potato, applesauce, dinner roll, and a drink.
$16 per meal. Order by Tuesday, 4/15/26.

Pickup at the Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Truck/tent at Healthy Kids Day.

Pre-Order Chicken BBQ