Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate Olympic Day on Wednesday, June 23, at West Seattle Stadium, 4432 35th Ave. SW, from 5 – 8 p.m.

The event is free and designed especially for kids ages 3 – 12. Meet Olympic athlete Emily DeRiel and Paralympic athlete Mike Peters, test your skills at Olympic events and rock out with the Recess Monkeys.

June 23 is the anniversary of the founding of the modern Olympic movement, and is celebrated annually by thousands of people in more than 160 countries. Not only does it commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, Olympic Day is an international effort to promote fitness and well-being and encourage Olympic ideals, such as fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship.

For more information, or if you would like to volunteer at the event, call High Point Community Center at 206-684-7422 or send e-mail to hallr@seattle.gov.