The Auburn Valley YMCA invites kids and families to participate in Healthy Kids Day, a national event to promote youth health and wellness, on Saturday, April 18.

The free event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature fun activities and games for kids, including health and wellness resources for families.

The first 100 kids will receive a free T-shirt.

The YMCA is offering appearances by lovable kids’ characters, from Clifford to the Green River Community College Gator. Fostering Together, an organization that assists foster families, will be on hand.

Kids also will have a chance to hear about pollution and the environment from the Washington State Department of Ecology, see more than 20 displays about the human body in the “Group Health Blood and Guts Exhibit” and climb the popular Alpine Tower and Climbing Wall.

There will be a variety of entertainment every 15 minutes, including everything from Zumba and karate demos to a bike safety show.

The YMCA is located at 1620 Perimeter Road SW.

For more information, call 253-833-2770.