North Suburban YMCA Welcomes the Community to Its Annual “Fall Fest”

Northbrook, IL; September 2024; The entire community is invited to the North Suburban YMCA’s Fall Fest for a day of family fun, trick or treating, games, and music. This free event presented by Allstate, Illinois Bone and Joint, Wintrust Community Banks and Waterway Carwash will be held on Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 3 pm at the Y’s outdoor campus located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook. IL.

A favorite is back, and the Y will have their Trunk or Treat located in the Y’s large parking area. Families and kids are encouraged to come dressed in costume where the Trunk or Treat participants will have fun with children’s activities including games and passing out packaged candy. There will be a costume contest for children under 12 and a “Most Creative Vehicle” Contest where someone will win a trophy and a prize. If you are not a business, you may register your car and participate at no cost by signing up HERE: Fall Fest: Trunk Or Treat Form 2024 | North Suburban YMCA (nsymca.org). Non-profit organizations may also participate at no cost. IF you are a business and want to market your services, you may participate for a small fee by signing up HERE: Fall Fest 2024 | North Suburban YMCA (nsymca.org)

Other Fall Fest features include Music by Bach to Rock, bounce houses, carnival food and costume contest. Water, popcorn and other concessions will be available for purchase at Fall Fest, but outside food and drinks are not allowed.

“We are so proud of this event and hope the turn-out is similar to last year, which we had over a thousand people joining in on the Halloween fun,” said Kim Nyren, NSYMCA Director of Community Investments and Events. “Our Y is committed to strengthening our community, and free events likes these bring together multigenerational families. Whether you are a business who wants to market your services or a volunteer who wants to decorate your vehicle and pass out candy, events like these are so important to our community.”

The NSYMCA’s “Fall Fest” sponsors include Allstate, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Wintrust Community Banks, & Waterway Carwash. Other vendors include: Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program, Renewal by Andersen, Rover’s Place, All American Gutter Protection, and many more.

For more information or to become a “Fall Fest” sponsor and vendor, contact Kim Nyren, NSYMCA Director of Community Investments at Knyren@nsymca.org or visit nsymca.org or sign up HERE: Fall Fest 2024 | North Suburban YMCA (nsymca.org)

The NSYMCA ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. The Y never turns anyone away due to the inability to pay. Proceeds from “Fall Fest” help provide a FREE event for the community, as well as support financial aid for families in need, and help the Y with on-going operational costs.

About the North Suburban YMCA

The North Suburban YMCA serves Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at NSYMCA.org.