7:00 - 8:30 pm
Adults
Create a stylish personalized paper lantern to brighten up your home or yard.

Local Event: Friday Night Out: Tissue Paper Lanterns 

Cook County

Northbrook

Illinois

Friday Night Out: Tissue Paper Lanterns 

7:00 - 8:30 pm
Adults
Create a stylish personalized paper lantern to brighten up your home or yard.

2:00-3:15pm
Adults
A sound bath is a deeply relaxing, meditative experience where a practitioner plays instruments like singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other resonant tools. No experience or special equipment needed.

Local Event: Sound Bath Pop- Up

Sound Bath Pop- Up

2:00-3:15pm
Adults
A sound bath is a deeply relaxing, meditative experience where a practitioner plays instruments like singing...

5:00 - 6:15 pm
Ages 13+This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael Jackson’s iconic hit, Thriller! No dance experience is necessary. Grab your friends and get ready for an exciting session filled with dancing, laughter, and spooky fun. Costumes are optional!

Local Event: Thriller Dance Workshop #1

Thriller Dance Workshop #1

5:00 - 6:15 pm
Ages 13+This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael...

North Suburban YMCA

7:00 - 8:15 pm
Adults
This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael Jackson’s iconic hit, Thriller! No dance experience is necessary. Grab your friends,bring your favorite drink (BYOB-21+ workshop Only) and get ready for an exciting session filled with dancing, laughter, and spooky fun. Costumes are optional!

Local Event: Thriller Dance Workshop #1 -Adult

Thriller Dance Workshop #1 -Adult

7:00 - 8:15 pm
Adults
This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael...

9:00 - 10:00 am
Ages 3-5
Celebrate Halloween with stories, sensory play, and hands-on dough creations! Preschoolers will squish, roll, and sculpt festive characters while exploring colors, textures, creativity, and imagination in a fun, age-appropriate workshop.

Local Event: Preschool Pop: Mess Makers: Pumpkin Dough

Preschool Pop: Mess Makers: Pumpkin Dough

9:00 - 10:00 am
Ages 3-5
Celebrate Halloween with stories, sensory play, and hands-on dough creations! Preschoolers will...

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us in the NSYMCA parking lot for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Get Involved: Decorate your trunk, bring candy, and help create a safe and fun Halloween experience for kids in our community. Volunteers are needed to host trunks and pass out candy!

Local Event: Trunk or Treat 2026

Trunk or Treat 2026

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us in the NSYMCA parking lot for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Get Involved: Decorate your...

5:00-6:00 pm
Grades K-5th
Get ready for a spooky, squishy, and slime-filled good time at our Halloween Slime Workshop! Kids will create their very own custom Halloween-themed slime using fun colors, spooky mix-ins, glitter, foam beads, charms, and more.

Local Event: Ms. Kim's Crafts Youth Workshop: Halloween Slime

Ms. Kim's Crafts Youth Workshop: Halloween Slime

5:00-6:00 pm
Grades K-5th
Get ready for a spooky, squishy, and slime-filled good time at our Halloween Slime Workshop! Kids...

4:15-5:45pm
Ages 7-12 years
With their imagination as their guide, students will construct and customize their own battle robot, then challenge their robot against other robots.

Local Event: ROBOTHINK Youth Workshop: Battle Robots

ROBOTHINK Youth Workshop: Battle Robots

4:15-5:45pm
Ages 7-12 years
With their imagination as their guide, students will construct and customize their own battle...

5:00 - 6:15 pmAges 13+
This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael Jackson’s iconic hit, Thriller! No dance experience is necessary. Grab your friends and get ready for an exciting session filled with dancing, laughter, and spooky fun. Costumes are optional!

Local Event: Thriller Dance Workshop #2

Thriller Dance Workshop #2

5:00 - 6:15 pmAges 13+
This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael...

7:00 - 8:15 pm
Adults
This workshop is all about having fun while learning some of the original choreography from Michael Jackson’s iconic hit, Thriller! No dance experience is necessary. Grab your friends, bring your favorite drink (BYOB-21+ workshop Only) and get ready for an exciting session filled with dancing, laughter, and spooky fun. Costumes are optional!

Local Event: Thriller Dance Workshop #2 -Adult

Thriller Dance Workshop #2 -Adult

1:30–4:30 PM
All Ages • Family-Friendly • Everyone Welcome
Buy, sell, and trade Sports Cards, Pokémon &amp; TCG, and Collectibles. Shop vendor tables, bring your cards to trade, discover new collectibles, and connect with fellow collectors! Want to set up a table? Vendor Tables: $40 (ages 11+). Kids’ Corner: $10 (Ages 10 and under. A special kids-only area to buy, sell &amp; trade with other young collectors — with parent/guardian supervision).

Local Event: NSYMCA Card Show

NSYMCA Card Show

1:30–4:30 PM
All Ages • Family-Friendly • Everyone Welcome
Buy, sell, and trade Sports Cards, Pokémon & TCG, and Collectibles....

Wednesdays, beginning October 28th
10:00-10:50am
Preschool
Welcome to a fun-filled early literacy class designed just for preschool children. In this class, we will explore the magical world of books through interactive read alouds that spark imagination and curiosity. Each session will feature a new story, followed by a hands-on approach by exploring literacy skills through play and games. Come join us for an exciting adventure in reading!

Local Event: Tales and Tots 

Tales and Tots 

Wednesdays, beginning October 28th
10:00-10:50am
Preschool
Welcome to a fun-filled early literacy class designed just for...

Mondays, November 1st - December 6th 4:40-5:30pmThis 6-week workshop will teach our youngest dancers a short Nutcracker dance that they can perform the last day of the workshop (our Mini Movers Mini Showcase!).Perfect for dancers who are already enjoying our program and looking for something a little extra or looking to join dance later in the season!

Local Event: Mini Movers: Nutcracker Workshop

Mini Movers: Nutcracker Workshop

Mondays, November 1st - December 6th 4:40-5:30pmThis 6-week workshop will teach our youngest dancers a short Nutcracker dance...

11:00 - 12:00 pm
Join Estate Planning &amp; Elder Law Attorney Matt Margolis for an informative presentation sharing insider insights, practical tips, and common misconceptions surrounding the issues individuals and families face most often as they plan for the future.

Local Event: YMCA Education Series: Insider Trading (Info) For All Things Estate Planning

YMCA Education Series: Insider Trading (Info)...

11:00 - 12:00 pm
Join Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney Matt Margolis for an informative presentation sharing insider...

YMCA Education Series: Insider Trading (Info) For All Things Estate Planning

7:00-8:30 pmSwiping &amp; Cells Technique. Fluid art painting done by layering and pouring paint—no brushes needed!

Local Event: Friday Night Out: Acrylic Pour

Friday Night Out: Acrylic Pour

7:00-8:30 pmSwiping & Cells Technique. Fluid art painting done by layering and pouring paint—no brushes needed!

1:00-2:00 pmDraw a jolly snowman under a night sky, then paint with acrylics.

Local Event: Youth Workshop: Paint a Snowman

Youth Workshop: Paint a Snowman

1:00-2:00 pmDraw a jolly snowman under a night sky, then paint with acrylics.

2:00-3:30 pm
Ages 14+
Participants learn age-appropriate, real-world techniques including situational awareness, distance management, escapes, and control skills through interactive drills and partner activities in a safe, supportive environment. Open to all experience levels, with parents encouraged to join alongside their teen during the 14+ workshops.

Local Event: Self Defense Workshop

Self Defense Workshop

2:00-3:30 pm
Ages 14+
Participants learn age-appropriate, real-world techniques including situational awareness, distance...

3:30 - 4:30 PM
Win Prizes. Fun for the whole family!
FREE for members, $5 for non-members. Includes 2 free BINGO cards.

Local Event: Family BINGO Night

Family BINGO Night

3:30 - 4:30 PM
Win Prizes. Fun for the whole family!
FREE for members, $5 for non-members. Includes 2 free BINGO cards.


November 30th - December14th 2026 
6:15-7:15 pm
Ages 6-12
Flip to the next level in our 3-week Back Handspring Bootcamp! Designed for gymnasts and cheerleaders to build technique, power, and form through drills, strength training, and expert spotting. Prerequisite: Must have a solid round-off and back walkover to enroll.

Local Event: Back Handspring Bootcamp

Back Handspring Bootcamp

November 30th - December14th 2026 
6:15-7:15 pm
Ages 6-12
Flip to the next level in our 3-week Back Handspring Bootcamp!...

Help pack Blessing Bags to be donated to people experiencing homelessness. Great volunteer opportunity for families including those with younger children.

Local Event: Holiday Giveback 2026

Holiday Giveback 2026

Help pack Blessing Bags to be donated to people experiencing homelessness. Great volunteer opportunity for families including...

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Friday Night Out: Tissue Paper Lanterns

OCT

9

7:00 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Sound Bath Pop- Up

OCT

11

2:00 AM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Thriller Dance Workshop #1

OCT

16

5:00 AM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Thriller Dance Workshop #1 -Adult

OCT

16

7:00 AM

Northbrook, IL

Preschool Pop: Mess Makers: Pumpkin Dough

OCT

17

9:00 AM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Trunk or Treat 2026

OCT

18

1:00 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Ms. Kim's Crafts Youth Workshop: Halloween Slime

OCT

21

5:00 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

ROBOTHINK Youth Workshop: Battle Robots

OCT

22

4:15 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Thriller Dance Workshop #2

OCT

23

5:00 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Thriller Dance Workshop #2 -Adult

OCT

23

7:00 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

NSYMCA Card Show

OCT

25

1:30 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Tales and Tots

OCT

28

10:00 AM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Mini Movers: Nutcracker Workshop

NOV

1

4:30 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

YMCA Education Series: Insider Trading (Info) For All Things Estate Planning

NOV

2

11:00 AM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Friday Night Out: Acrylic Pour

NOV

13

7:00 PM

2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL

Youth Workshop: Paint a Snowman