The Auburn Valley YMCA invites kids and families from the community to participate in Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, a national event to promote youth health and wellness.

This year’s event will feature more than 60 different activities for kids, including health and wellness resources for families.

The event, which will take place at the YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is free to the public. The first 100 kids will receive a free T-shirt and the first 300 kids will receive free haircut coupons from Gene Juarez Academy.

More than 1,600 people are expected to attend.

There will be a drawing for a free one-year family membership and many other prizes.

For more information, call 253-833-2770.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a charitable, non-profit organization serving King and south Snohomish counties since 1876. Reaching more than 190,000 people annually through 13 branches, two resident camps and more than 200 program sites, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services in child care, youth development, education, foster care, family support, wellness and outdoor experiences.

SATURDAY EVENTS

10:15 a.m. – Bike safety & stunt show (Ride & Glide BMX Freestyle Team)

11 a.m. – Auburn Dance Academy hip hop & tap

demonstration

11:30 a.m. – Miss Auburn (Cara Rudd) performance

Noon – Karate demonstration

12:30 p.m. – Auburn Dance Academy Hip Hop & Tap Demonstration

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Green River Community College baseball team (radar gun throws for kids)

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Reptile petting zoo & Pacific Science Center blood & guts exhibit

ACTIVITIES

• Fun Run & Mini Dash;

• Safety demonstrations

with experts; • Bounce house

inflatable/obstacle courses;

• Health and wellness exhibits; • Fire truck visits;

• Healthy snack tasting; • Face painting and “make and take art”; • Green River CC Gator, Red Robin Bird, Old Country Buffet Bee; • Alpine Tower Climbs & Climbing Wall