Prepare yourselves! This October, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has a series of fun family activities planned for you and your family. All events are free and open to the community except where noted.
Village of Shorewood YMCA
Candy Cruise-In
Saturday, October 10
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly spooktacular trunk-or-treat event with activities, games, and candy! Don’t forget to wear your halloween costume!
If you are interested in hosting a trunk, please contact Youth and Family Director Tracy Wrase at [email protected] or (815) 763-5900, ext. 615.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 23
5:30-7:30 p.m.
During this event families will have the chance to pick out a pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch, enjoy open swim time from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and visit the community room to decorate your pumpkin between 6-7:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Supplies are limited and registration is required. Attendees are asked review pool rules prior to registering.
For more information, please contact Aquatics Director Emily Fleming at [email protected] or (815) 763-5900, ext. 620.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Monster Dash
Friday, October 16
6-8 p.m.
Get ready for some family fun as you run, walk, dash your way around our outdoor track in your Halloween Costume. Strollers welcome!
Check-In/ Photo Ops – 6-6:30 p.m.
Warm-Up/Welcome – 6:30 p.m.
Run/Walk – 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free for Facility Members, $10 for Community Members.
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For more information, please contact Health, Wellness, and Dance Director Director Kristen Derengowski at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 224.
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 17
1-3 p.m.
Stop by the C.W. Avery Family YMCA for our exciting Halloween Spooktacular! We will have a Trunk-or-Treat as well as spooky activities, games, crafts, and more!
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If you are interested in hosting a trunk, please contact Youth and Family Director James Wagner at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 234.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 23
5:30-7:30 p.m.
During this event families will have the chance to pick out a pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch, enjoy open swim time from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and visit the community room to decorate your pumpkin between 6-7:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Supplies are limited and registration is required. Attendees are asked review pool rules prior to registering.
For more information, please contact Aquatics Manager Rhiannon Earls at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 247.
Morris Hospital YMCA
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 23
5:30-7:30 p.m.
During this event families will have the chance to pick out a pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch, enjoy open swim time from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and visit the community room to decorate your pumpkin between 6-7:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Supplies are limited and registration is required. Attendees are asked review pool rules prior to registering.
For more information, please contact Aquatics Director Coni Schram at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 520.
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24
10-11:30 a.m.
Location:
Morris Grade School
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
Join us for our exciting Halloween Spooktacular with trunks decorated by local businesses and Morris Hospital! Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!
If you would like to host a trunk during this event, please contact Youth and Family Director Jordan Overton at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 513.
Joliet Community YMCA
Monster Mash
Saturday, October 17
1-3 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly spooktacular trunk-or-treat event with activities, games, and candy! Don’t forget to wear your halloween costume!
Location:
Salvation Army Community Center
300 E 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
If you would like to host a trunk during this event, please contact Youth and Family Director Keyanna Montgomery [email protected] or 815-782-2600.
Harvest Fest (Hosted in Partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church)
Friday, October 23
6:30-8 p.m.
Fall fun starts here! Join us for a Family Harvest Fest packed with games, laughs, festive fun, and unforgettable memories for the whole family!
Location:
Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet IL 60431
