EVENTS

Flapjacks & Football – A Sheboygan Falls YMCA Community Event! 

For nearly 50 years, the Sheboygan Falls YMCA has been a proud cornerstone of our community—building connections, promoting healthy living, and empowering individuals of all ages.

We’re thrilled to invite you to our first-ever Flapjacks & Football event!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Sheboygan Falls River Park – Large Shelter

This fun-filled day celebrates our local youth football program and supports vital YMCA services, including Youth Sports, Fitness, and Childcare programs.

Tickets

All tickets include all-you-can-eat pancakes, milk, and coffee:

Ages 11 & Up: $10 each — or grab a bundle of 6 for $50

Ages 5 to 10: $5 each

Ages 4 & Under: FREE

Ala carte food items will also be available for purchase at the event.

How You Can Support

Buy tickets for yourself, family, or friends

Treat your employees to a fun outing

Donate tickets to local families in need

Your support helps us strengthen the Sheboygan Falls community—ensuring every child and family has access to the programs and opportunities they deserve.

Join Us!

Mark your calendar for September 6th and help make a positive impact. Together, we can fuel futures, one pancake at a time!

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Y Doug Opel's Run for the Kids — Thanksgiving Day 2025

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Location: Sheboygan YMCA, 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI
Race Start: 9:30 AM
Events: 2-Mile Walk • 2-Mile Run • 10K Run • Kids Run (Ages 10 & under)

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a Sheboygan tradition! Run or walk along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline before your holiday feast — all while supporting the YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign, which provides financial assistance for memberships, camps, and programs for local children, teens, and families.

Race Day Schedule

7:30 – 9:15 AM – Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up

9:30 AM – All Races Begin

Kids Run: Free for ages 14 & under (shirts available for purchase)

Registration & Fees

Early Bird (through Sept. 30): $20 no shirt | $30 with shirt/sweatshirt

After Oct. 1 (through Oct. 31): $25 no shirt | $35 with shirt/sweatshirt

After Nov. 1: $30 no shirt | $40 with shirt/sweatshirt

Kids Run: FREE entry ages 14 & under, optional shirt $10

Shirts guaranteed only through Nov. 12

Register Online: RunSignUp or in person at either Sheboygan YMCA location.

Awards & Fun
  • Awards to overall male/female winners in 2-mile & 10K
  • Top 3 finishers in each age group
  • Family Flock Award – Largest family group registered by Nov. 21
  • Gobbler Gallop Award – Largest non-family group registered by Nov. 21
  • Participation ribbons for youth ages 12 & under

Come for the run — leave with a warm heart and happy appetite!


Scarecrow Festival

Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12, 2025

9:00am - 4:00pm each day

Camp Y-Koda will hold it's 6th Annual Scarecrow Festival Fundraiser hosted by and Camp Y-Koda. Join us for this amazing and unique festival, all about Scarecrows! Throughout The Christopher Farm & Gardens, a 500-acre property along Lake Michigan, you will be able to view different scarecrow displays created from local businesses, landscapers, artists, non-profits, schools, families and more! This beautiful event is great for the entire family to get outside and enjoy activities together such as: arts & crafts, catch & release fishing, face painting, storytime, train rides and s'more fun! 

We extend a special thank you to those that have participated in this event in the past - your support and generosity have made a difference in the lives of thousands of youth. For those who are planning to contribute for the first time, we look forward to your involvement and support for years to come. Scarecrow Festival is a great way to promote your business within our community while at the same time supporting a worthwhile cause and a one of a kind teambuilding activity. In 2024 nearly 2,000 people attended the festival. 

We are seeking event sponsors, volunteers and scarecrow competition participants. This is a great way to get your name in the community and fun team-building activity for your employees, students, or family. All proceeds benefit Camp Y-Koda, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization!

This year for the festival, we will be providing the following family-friendly activities:

  • Train Rides on The Dairyland Express (at selected times of each day)
  • Storytimes
  • Face Painting
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Scarecrow Contest Voting
  • Camp Store ($)
    • Snacks, Coffee and Camp Swag!
  • Catch Release Fishing at the Pond
  • Marshmallow Roasting ($)
  • Meet the Camp Snakes
  • Halloween Inspired Lawn Games
  • Scavenger Hunt
    • The winner receives a special prize to a future Camp Y-Koda event
  • And More!

Exclusive Festival Information Packet - coming September 2025

($) = Not included with your ticket. These are optional additional purchases available at the event, CASH ONLY.


General Admission 

Adults (age 18 & older): $10.00 per person 
Child (age 3-17): $5.00 per person
Child (2 & under): FREE 
On-Site Parking (does not include admission): $30.00 per vehicle
Family Deal - 4 tickets and on-site parking: $50.00 per family. (limited Family deal packages are available!) (online only)

**This event will be held rain or shine. Event Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are FINAL. No exchanges or refunds are allowed. We are not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.**

Purchase Tickets to this year's Festival! 

**Tickets will be sold online until Friday, October 10, 2025. We encourage you to purchase your ticket(s) early to reserve your spots, as once the tickets sell-out, we are FULL. Tickets will be sold at the door for CASH ONLY.

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