Events
Lexington
To register for events, please visit the registration page.
Daddy-Daughter Date Night
The Daddy-Daughter Date Night is an annual event in the Winter that allows dads and daughters to connect and form lasting bonds with dancing, dinner, and fun.
Mother-Son Nerf Night
A mother-son event is planned each Spring to allow moms and sons to spend time together in a fun activity.
Nerf Wars
Offered for kids in grades K-8 several times a year with various themes.
Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA event that takes place at YMCAs around the country each April. It’s a FREE event to allow families to learn about YMCA programs and activities.
Healthy Kids Day Run
This one-mile fun run is offered in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day. It encourages kids in grades K-8 to stay active as they prepare for this fun race.
Outdoor Movie
Families enjoy a movie under the stars at this annual FREE event in the Summer.
Halloween Party
The Halloween Party is the YMCA’s annual Halloween-themed party and includes games, snacks and haunted fun. Takes place in late October.
Teen Dances
Teens in grades 6-8 enjoy music, dancing and fun once in the Fall and once in the Spring. Adult supervision is provided.
Holiday Hayrack Ride
This annual event is offered free to the public as a special gift from the YMCA. The event features a horse-drawn hayrack ride, hot cocoa and cozy family memories.
The Holiday Craft & Vendor Shows
Brings crafters from across the area to the Orthman Community YMCA. The show is free to the public and takes place in the Fall.
Easter Egg Hunt
For 5th Grade & Younger
Easter eggs will have either candy or prizes inside.
YMCA Carnivals
Carnival fun including bounce houses and a slide, an obstacle course, Gaga Ball, yard games and more activities. Carnival food for sale. Sensory friendly adaptive session takes place before the main event. We offer one in the Winter and one in the Spring.
YMCA at the Dawson County Fair
The YMCA sponsors a free childcare play area and other fun games and activities each evening during the Dawson County Fair each summer.
Transportation Celebration
Annual event that brings more than 30 vehicles for kids to climb on and explore. Kids can see firetrucks, combines, semis, airplanes and more! The event includes food and other entertainment.