Loretto Hospital, along with Coca Cola, McDonald’s Corporation, American Heart Association, Walgreens, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce, will host its 2nd annual Back-to-School Fitness Fun Fest on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10:30am to 2:30p.m. The fest will take place at the hospital’s facility located on 645 S. Central Ave.

The back-to-school fitness fun fest is an effort by Loretto Hospital and its partnering sponsors to decrease obesity by introducing Chicago-area children to healthy and active lifestyles and to have fun in process. The event is open to local organizations for youth between the ages of 7-17. Space is limited. To register, call Loretto Hospital at 773-854-5063.