Mystic Valley YMCA invites families to kick off a healthy, active summer at 2026 Healthy Kids Day®

Free annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids

The Mystic Valley YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Malden YMCA (99 Dartmouth St.). This event has a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Sponsored nationally by Peanuts and Gatorade, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. There will be an obstacle course, inflatable basketball and soccer activities, arts & crafts, gardening and more. Mystic Valley YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day will also welcome Malden’s Police Department and Fire Department and other local organizations.

“It is so important for kids to stay active, both physically and mentally,” said Mystic Valley YMCA Chief Operating Officer Crissy Jache. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer activities the Y has to offer.”

Locally, Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by Magnolia Dental, Wegmans, Members Plus Credit Union, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Winchester Savings Bank, NeighborHealth and Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc.

For more information, contact Jessica Podkalicki at jp*********@*****ca.org or visit http://mv-ymca.org.

About the Mystic Valley YMCA: In Everett, Malden, Medford and neighboring cities, the organization serves diverse individuals of all ages with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to strengthen our communities with relevant, continually evolving programs and services that enrich the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body. Our Y has a 143-year history as a welcoming organization that adapts to meet the changing needs of youth, families and seniors in the communities we serve.