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

Northbrook, IL; October 2023; The entire community is invited to the North Suburban YMCA’s Fall Fest for a day of family fun, games, and music. This free event presented by Allstate, Illinois Bone and Joint, Wintrust Community Banks, Waterway Carwash and Back to Rock, will be held on Sunday, October 22 from 1 to 3 pm outdoor at the Y located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook. IL.

Fall Fest features include entertainment and activities for all ages including bounce houses, carnival food, kids Halloween craft, costume contest and live music. New this year, the Y will have their first Trunk or Treat which will be located in the Y’s large parking area. Families and kids are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and “Trick or Treat”! The Trunk or Treat participants will have games, decorate their cars and pass out packaged candy. There will be a costume contest for children under 13 and a “Most Creative Vehicle” Contest where you will get a trophy and prizes. The public and non-profits are invited to participate at no cost by registering a car HERE: Fall Fest: Trunk Or Treat Form | North Suburban YMCA (nsymca.org).

Other The live music includes Bach to Rock Bands from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by The Invaders with Peter Corasis, lead singer and guitarist, Adam Leutkemeyer, guitarist, and Seamus Hardt, drummer from 2 to 3 pm. Water, popcorn and other concessions will be available at Fall Fest but outside food and drinks are not allowed. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the live music on the side lawn of the Y.

“Free events like Fall Fest show the community that our Y is back serving families in a safe environment,” said Kim Nyren, NSYMCA Director of Community Investments and Events. “Our Y is committed to strengthening our community, and hope that the new trunk or treat activity brings multigenerational families, whether they participate by either decorating cars and passing out candy or bringing their kids in costumes to enjoy the fun.”

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.

The NSYMCA’s “Fall Fest” sponsors include Allstate, Bach to Rock, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Wintrust Community Banks, The Daily Herald & Waterway Carwash.

For more information or to become a “Fall Fest” sponsor or vendor, contact Kim Nyren, NSYMCA Director of Community Investments at Knyren@nsymca.org, and visit nsymca.org or sign up By clicking here: BE A SPONSOR OR VENDOR AT FALL FEST

About the North Suburban
YMCA The North Suburban YMCA services 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.