Stratford Richardson YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — The Stratford Richardson YMCA in west Charlotte hosted a Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday.

The free event was open to the public and lasted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event had a live DJ, dance entertainment, and activities like horseback and pony rides, along with a firetruck. The pool was open to families from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for open swimming.

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Guests at the event also had free food and access to over 20 vendors.

Saturday’s Healthy Kids Day is part of the Y’s mission to improve the health and well-being of children and their families.

(WATCH BELOW: Counselors gearing up for after-school activities at YMCA of Greater Charlotte)