The entire community is invited to the North Suburban YMCA’s Fall Festival for a day of family fun, games and music from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Y, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. This free event is presented by Bach to Rock, the music school for all ages.
Fall Fest features entertainment and activities for all ages, including bounce houses, bingo, carnival food, artist Balloon Animal and live music by The Invaders with Peter Corasis, singer and guitarist; Adam Leutkemeyer, guitarist; and Seamus Hardt, drums. Bach to Rock bands play from 1 to 3 p.m
Water, popcorn and other concessions will be available at Fall Fest; no eating or drinking outside is allowed. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to relax and enjoy live music on the Y’s front lawn.
“Events like Fall Fest show the community that the Y is an amazing place for families to have fun and connect with their neighbors. We’re an organization committed to strengthening our community, so we’re proud to do all we can to give back -them. to the people we serve,” said Kim Nyren, NSYMCA Director of Community Investments and Events.
This year, the Y is bringing back its popular bingo game where every player is a winner and receives a prize. This family fun event for all ages features 12 games from 12:30pm to 2:30pm; Prizes include gift cards and baskets from local businesses and restaurants, as well as toys and prizes for children. The bingo game will be played with 1960s bingo equipment donated to the Y by the Civic Foundation.
“Our bingo games are so much fun because of this classic equipment,” said Nyren. “The Y is all about families and communities, and with bingo, bands and family fun activities, it’s going to be a great gathering. We’d like to thank the Civic Foundation’s donation of bingo equipment that brings so much joy and nostalgia to this event.”
The NSYMCA ensures that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. The Y never turns anyone away because of inability to pay. Proceeds from Fall Fest activities will go toward financial aid for families in need and help the Y with ongoing operating costs.
Fall Fest sponsors include Allstate, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Wintrust Community Banks, Daily Herald and Waterway Carwash. There will also be local vendors.
For more information or to become a Fall Fest sponsor, email Kim Nyren at Knyren@nsymca.org and visit nsymca.org.
