Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County and Berks County Parks & Recreation have teamed up to bring a day of entertaining activities for the whole family – rain or shine!
Event Details
Come for the color run and stay for the fun at the Berks Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading, PA 19605.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Activities and food trucks
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Check-in for Color Fun Run
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Color Fun Run
For more information or to have your organization attend this event, contact Brandon Shurr at [email protected] or 610-750-5036.
Chicken BBQ Dinner
Chicken BBQ Dinner at Healthy Kids Day 2026 | YMCA of Reading & Berks County
Grab your Chicken BBQ Dinner during Healthy Kids Day 2026. Pre-order your meal and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch/dinner while spending the day with your family at this free community event.
$16 per meal
Each meal includes half a chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll, and a drink.
Pre-order your Chicken BBQ Dinner by Tuesday, April 14, 2026. All meals must be purchased in advance. No day-of sales.
Pick up your meal on Saturday, April 25, 2026 during Healthy Kids Day. Look for the Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Truck on site.
Kid's Color Run Registration
Kid’s Color Run
Let your child run, laugh, and get covered in color at Healthy Kids Day.
The YMCA Color Fun Run is a high-energy event just for kids, where participants move through a course filled with bright, washable color powder. This run is not about speed. It is about confidence, fun, and celebrating healthy kids.
Register by April 3, 2026 to guarantee your Healthy Kids Day T-shirt.
Check-In: 11:00 AM
Run Begins: 12:00 PM
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/25 | 4/25/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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04/25/26
Color Run - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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Register Closes 04/25/2026 |
Vendor & Organization Registration
Event Details & Vendor Information
Healthy Kids Day 2026 is a free, family-focused community event hosted by the YMCA of Reading & Berks County in partnership with Berks County Parks & Recreation. This annual event brings together local organizations, businesses, and community leaders to promote youth development, healthy living, and family wellness.
This is a valuable opportunity for your organization to connect directly with families from Berks County and surrounding communities. Vendors are invited to set up an interactive booth that showcases their services, programs, or resources in a fun and engaging way.
Event Details:
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Rain or Shine
Event Hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, PA 19605
Vendor Expectations & Guidelines:
The space is large enough for you to bring your own table, tent, and/or chairs to create an inviting booth setup for an engaging, hands-on activity for kids. Electrical outlet access will be limited, so please be sure to let us know in advance if you require power so we can check availability. Electrical spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Healthy Kids Day is one of the YMCA of Reading & Berks County’s signature spring events. We look forward to partnering with organizations that share our commitment to strengthening families and building a healthier community.
Register today to reserve your vendor space.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/25 | 4/25/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/25/26
HKD - Sa - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Register Closes 04/03/2026 |