Free Healthy Kids Day at McAllen Nature Center promotes activity

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alfred Molina from Driscoll Health Plan stopped by the ValleyCentral Studio to discuss the upcoming Healthy Kids Day event at the McAllen Nature Center.

The event includes cooking classes, health presentations, obstacle courses, and sensory-friendly activities to encourage outdoor exploration.

It is free and open to all, part of four large events hosted by Driscoll Health System.

In addition, Molina highlighted the Texas Children and Nature Network's backpack program, which provides themed backpacks with outdoor exploration resources for children, available at 12 local libraries.

The event aims to keep kids active and engaged during spring break.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the McAllen Nature Center located at 4101 US Business 83 in McAllen.

For more information call (956) 348-9253.