Healthy Kids Day Returns to Okmulgee YMCA

Free family fitness festival offers activities, prizes and community resources.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:05pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred shapes and colors representing people engaged in various physical activities and interactions, conveying the lively, energetic atmosphere of a community fitness event.The annual Healthy Kids Day celebration at the Okmulgee YMCA brings the community together for a day of free, family-friendly fitness and fun.Henryetta Today

Families in Okmulgee County are invited to the YMCA this Saturday for the annual Healthy Kids Day celebration. The free event from 9am to 1pm will feature interactive STEAM experiments, outdoor play areas, community partner booths, music, food trucks, and a raffle drawing for a $100 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card.

Why it matters

Healthy Kids Day is a long-standing tradition that brings the community together to promote active, healthy lifestyles for children and families. The event offers a fun, educational way to discover local resources and YMCA programs that can benefit the whole family.

The details

The YMCA will transform into a hub of activity, learning and laughter, offering a completely free event for the entire community. Participants can dive into hands-on STEAM experiments, explore the outdoor Kids Zone, or enjoy interactive learning in the indoor Play & Learn area. Parents can browse community partner booths, discover local resources and take advantage of exclusive YMCA program discounts. Music and food trucks will keep the atmosphere lively, while free giveaways and a $100 Dick's Sporting Goods raffle drawing add to the excitement.

  • Healthy Kids Day takes place this Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • The event runs from 9am to 1pm.

The players

Okmulgee County YMCA

A community-based nonprofit organization that offers youth development, healthy living and social responsibility programs.

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The takeaway

Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free way for Okmulgee County families to get active, learn about local resources, and discover new YMCA programs that can benefit the whole family.