April 2016
Healthy Kids Day
HEALTHY KIDS DAY is all about building on the “WOW” factor inside every kid…whoever they are and wherever they’re from. So come to HEALTHY KIDS DAY for a day of creative, challenging, smart, healthy fun and watch the “WOW” in your kid come out. This event is free and open to the community. Confirmed Vendors Include: USTA Usborne Books Planet Smoothie Brian Roddy Golf Orlando Health Orlando City Soccer Watercrest Senior Living Lake Nona Dental Group Lake Nona Family Chiropractic…
Find out more »June 2016
Monday Market 1st Anniversary Carnival
There will be fun activities for the whole family. Special appearance by some of your favorite characters from Tutu Tales Party Productions! Special giveaways, face painting, ballon twist, food trucks, market vendors, music, and more. Don't miss this kick off to summer and to celebrate our 1st Anniversary!
Find out more »July 2016
Art Walk at Market Monday
It's time for our summer Art Walk! Come out and enjoy local artist works along with our great farmers market!
Find out more »October 2016
Operation Christmas Child Kick Off
Join us on Monday, October 17th as we kick off the start of Operation Christmas Child! Pick up your boxes and bring them back before November 21st!
Find out more »Trick or Treat Spooktacular 2016
FORMERLY HOSTED BY INSIGHT MAGAZINE...this is the same event as year's past but now co-hosted by the Lake Nona YMCA and Lake Nona Kiwanis Club. Bring the entire family for a night of fun! Trick or Treating with community vendors, a costume contest with prizes, bounce house and more! This event is free and open to the community. Event time is 5:30-7:30pm at the Lake Nona YMCA. For information on being a vendor at this event email: jschmitt@theorlandolawgroup.com
Find out more »November 2016
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Join us as we pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child. This event is open to anyone who wants to help us with filling the shoe boxes and load them up to be delivered to our drop off site during the week of November 14-21st.
Find out more »December 2016
Jingle Bell 5k 2016
Save the date for our annual Jingle Bell 5k and Pancake Dinner. This year the event will take place on Friday, December 9th. More details and event registration coming soon!!
Find out more »Community Christmas Eve at the Y
Join us for one of two Community Christmas Eve services hosted by Nona Church and the YMCA. This free, family-friendly event includes cookies, candlelight, and Christmas carols! 4:30pm and 6:00pm
Find out more »January 2017
New Year, New You Open House
Join us on Saturday, January 21st to check out all that the Y has to offer. Now is the time to stop making excuses and start making the change that you want to see in yourself. On this day we will be offering complimentary guest passes, community vendors, music, snacks and more.
Find out more »Chili Bowl Cookoff
Join us for our 1st Annual Chili Bowl Cookoff at the Lake Nona YMCA. It's Pro Bowl weekend in Orlando so wear your favorite team gear and come out to this free, family event.Sample chili from homecooks, first responders and restaurants. Vote for your favorite and see who takes home the golden spoon for bragging rights until next year. Registration is not required as this is a free event.
Find out more »April 2017
Lucky 7th “PIG RUN of Lake Nona”
We're back!! Join us for the Lucky 7th "PIG RUN of Lake Nona" as we have some delicious fun and raise money for two amazing organizations, the Nemours Children's Hospital and Camp Boggy Creek! The "PIG RUN" is a family-friendly, non-timed 5K that anyone can participate in. But this 5K will be the most delicious one you have ever done! At the halfway point of the run you have the chance to enter of famous "PIG PEN" to devour some…
Find out more »Lake Nona Easter & Egg Hunt
Come celebrate Easter with Nona Church and the Lake Nona Y! We would love to celebrate Easter with you at one of our family-friendly gatherings at 9am and 10:30am in the Y’s gym. Right after both services, kids and their families can head outside to the Y Soccer Field for an incredible Easter Egg Hunt. The Egg Hunt is for children from PreK through 5th grade. (Don’t forget to bring your basket!) Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming.
Find out more »June 2017
Daily City Food Truck Bazaar at the Monday Market
Come out for our 4th Monday Food Truck/ Market. Every Monday there is a Farmers Market at the YMCA. On the 4th Monday of each month the Daily City Brings the rally to the market. This month the following trucks are scheduled: Aji Food Truck Angelo's Italian Kitchen Florida Juice Company Monsta Lobsta Naked Cupcake Philly's Best Cheesesteaks Up In Smoke BBQ VooDoo Kitchen Kellys Ice Cream Tacos Mazatlan (market truck) Please note trucks are maybe subject to change without…
Find out more »July 2017
Celebrate Independence Day at the Monday Market
What better way to start the festivities than a good ole' Watermelon eating contest. Contest will start at 6:00 for kids under 12 and everyone over 12 will start at 6:30. Watermelon will be provided by our favorite produce vendor Jnan Riyad. Come watch or participate! Please comment below if you are wanting to be a participant!
Find out more »August 2017
Back to school supply drive and Market
School is almost about to start and we want to get the community together and help local students and teachers by bringing in school supplies. We are also going to have kid activities and special local business that offer services that may help you school year go more smoothly. In addition to our wonderful market vendors and of course food trucks! Stay tuned for more details!
Find out more »September 2017
Run Nona- Lake Nona Y Team
Join our Lake Nona YMCA team and sign up for Run Nona. Last year we had the most members of any organization doing the Run Nona race and we were awarded $250 to help our Y community. It doesn't matter if you run or walk, we just want as many people as possible on our team to represent the Lake Nona YMCA! When you register online at Trackshack.com just select Lake Nona YMCA as your team. :)
Find out more »Run Nona- Lake Nona Y Team
Join our Lake Nona YMCA team and sign up for Run Nona. Last year we had the most members of any organization doing the Run Nona race and we were awarded $250 to help our Y community. It doesn't matter if you run or walk, we just want as many people as possible on our team to represent the Lake Nona YMCA! When you register online at Trackshack.com just select Lake Nona YMCA as your team. :)
Find out more »October 2017
National Night Out Block Party
Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd as we participate in the Orlando National Night Out event. This annual National Night Out event helps to increase Neighborhood Watch participation by promoting the work that police, fire, residents and businesses do together to make Orlando neighborhoods safer and better places to live. This is America’s night to give crime and drugs a going away party.
Find out more »Pumpkin patch and Hayride at the Monday Market
Come out to the Monday Market for a seasonal treat! We will have hayrides available for all ages (small fee to ride) and a pumpkin patch full of great photo opportunities and pumpkins for sale! Visit all your favorite market vendors and food trucks! Purchase tickets early for best deal! $3 for per person of purchased in advance for hayride $4 day of!
Find out more »2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest and Parade
Dress up your pets whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, bird, or lizard... we want all pets to participate in our second annual pet costume contest and parade. Parade will start at 6:30 pm. Pets must be in parade to entered into the costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories. Most creative/original, best pet and owner costume, and best overall costume.
Find out more »Lake Nona Trick or Treat Spooktacular
The Lake Nona YMCA and Nonahood News present the annual Halloween Spooktacular Event! This free, community event features various community vendors, food trucks, live music, games and activities and of course, a costume contest! You do not want to miss out on the Halloween event of the season! All proceeds for this event benefit the Lake Nona YMCA and Lake Nona Kiwanis Club. Interested in being a vendor? Click here: http://nonahood.to/spooky17 Interested in being a sponsor? Email: Lward@cfymca.org
Find out more »Trick or treat at the Monday Market and pumpkin carving contest
Come shop your favorite vendors while the kids trick or treat around the market! We will also be having a pumpkin carving contest. Pumpkins must be brought to the market tent for judging and photography... once submitted photo will be taken and posted on Facebook for voting!
Find out more »April 2018
Parent’s Night Out
Sign up for February's PNO!! It's Red Carpet Night! Dress to impress and bring your best act for a talent show!
Find out more »Healthy Kids Day
Enjoy a fun morning with everything from vendors, food trucks, pool games and so much more!
Find out more »June 2018
Parent’s Night Out
Sign up for February's PNO!! It's Red Carpet Night! Dress to impress and bring your best act for a talent show!
Find out more »October 2018
Spooktacular
Come join our Halloween Spooktacular Event! We will have vendors, trick-or-treating, food trucks, cake walk, costume contest and pumpkin carving contest! Join us for this spooky night of fun!
Find out more »May 2019
Safety Around Water Week
With Florida leading the country in reported child drownings, the Y is committed to helping keep kids safe in and around water by providing free swim lessons across six counties at select YMCA locations during Safety Around Water Week, May 28-31. Safety Around Water is a 4-day introductory swim program for kids ages 5-12. YMCA Swim Academy instructors will instill a love of the water while helping kids and parents build safety skills and knowledge. The program is free, open to…
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