Games and crafts, interactive entertainment, an outdoor climbing wall, prizes and a free barbeque are all things to look forward to at YMCA Healthy Kids Day this Sunday, May 7.

This festival-like event will take place inside and outside the Kelowna Family Y from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will keep kids busy and active while connecting parents with resources that will help their families live healthier long-term.

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Join the Capital News at the event where staff will be helping kids make the popular doodah birds.

Learn more about Healthy Kids Day and YMCA programs at .