The Family YMCA of Southeast MS Invites Pinebelt Families to Kick Off a Healthy, Active Summer at 2026 Healthy Kids Day®

 The Family YMCA of Southeast MS is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 18th from 10a-12p located at the Hattiesburg and Petal Branches. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season.

Sponsored nationally by Peanuts. Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare Pinebelt families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Some featured activities include Kids Fun Run, Face Painting, Arts and Crafts and much, much more.

It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally.  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.

In honor of its 175th anniversary in the United States, YMCAs nationwide are expanding their commitment to nurturing healthy, confident kids through their annual Healthy Kids Day celebration. Healthy Kids Day reflects the Y’s long-standing mission of strengthening communities and helping youth reach their full potential, a mission that has guided the organization for 175 years and continues to shape its work today.