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Illinois Valley YMCA hosts free Healthy Kids Day on April 18

Family event features activities, prizes and open swim from noon to 4 p.m.

April 13, 2026 at 6:00 am CDT

Javon Webber fires a nerf gun into targets for a chance to win a prize Saturday, April 29, 2023, during the Illinois Valley YMCA's Healthy Kids Day. (Derek Barichello)

The Illinois Valley YMCA will hold a free Healthy Kids Day for families beginning at noon on Saturday, April 18.

The event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage a healthy start to the summer season. Attendees will also be able to win door prizes and receive goodie bags from noon to 2 p.m. An open swim will run from noon to 4 p.m.

The Illinois Valley YMCA is located at 300 Walnut St. in Peru.

For more information, call 815-223-7904, ext. 030.