Fall Fest offers free family fun Oct. 27 at Vernon Hills YMCA

There's seasonal fun for the whole family free of charge at Fall Fest from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Central Lake YMCA, 700 Lakeview Parkway, in Vernon Hills. Activities include fall-themed games and crafts, pumpkin carving or coloring, and bobbing for apples. Participants can then head to the pool at 7 p.m. for a family swim.

Fall Fest is one of the Family Fun Night programs offered at Lake County Family YMCA's Vernon Hills facility. These special events are designed to provide a setting for families to strengthen their relationships while participating in a variety of fun activities and meeting other families. In addition to being free of charge, no registration is required for Family Fun Night activities.

All Lake County Family YMCA programs are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. For more information about Fall Fest or other Lake County Family YMCA programs, visit www.ymcalakecounty.org or call (847) 367-6797.

The Lake County Family YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit that strengthens the community through programs and services that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1892 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our association is comprised of the Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills, Northern Lake YMCA in Waukegan and Early Head Start in Waukegan.