
YMCA RecPlex Boo! Fest 2026
Get ready for a FREE spooky festival for the whole family! On Saturday, October 17th 2026, the YMCA RecPlex is hosting our second annual spooktacular celebration filled with treats, games, and fun! Come in costume, bring your friends, and see everything our YMCA RecPlex community has to offer.
Featured Activities
Trunk or Treat: *Starting at 6PM* Walk through a creatively decorated line of cars to collect candy and treats in a safe and festive environment!
Open House & Free Classes: We’re opening our doors for you to explore the RecPlex. This is a perfect chance to try out our popular gymnastics, tumbling, and ninja programs for free. PLUS face painting & arts & crafts for the entire family!
Costume Contest: Show off your amazing costumes for a chance to win fun prizes! We’ll have categories for all ages. (Register upon arrival – contest meets at 7PM in the Multi-Purpose Room)
Trunk Decoration Contest: Sign up to bring your own spooky trunk to our Trunk-or-Treat for a chance at a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prize!
Parking & Location Map

*When parking along East Locust Street, please be respectful of our neighbors’ driveways and parking spots.
For More Information:
Need some more information? Interested in sponsoring our Spooky Adventures? Or are you a local vendor that would like to set up at the Boo! Fest?
Contact Taylor Beeler, RecPlex Director at tbeeler@ymcalancaster.org
… IT’S A SPOOKY FREE FESTIVAL!


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Ongoing Activities –
Open House: Tour the YMCA RecPlex facility & join in some fun, FREE classes throughout the night!
Free Classes: Try our fun-sized classes in Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumbling, and the Ninja Course – Plus Pickleball Open Courts!
Creative Fun: Enjoy Arts & Crafts Stations!
Face Painting: Provided by the Lancaster High School Art Club!
Food Trucks: Food will be available for purchase.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Trunk or Treat
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Costume Contest Winners Will Be Announced in the Multi-Purpose Room!

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