Glastonbury Family YMCA

09/14/2026

Just another day at the YMCA… 🐍😂
You never know what you’ll find our Glastonbury School Age Director doing, today’s job title: Wildlife Wrangler! 🤠🐍
Our unexpected preschool visitor was safely caught and humanely released back into the woods where they belong. 🌲💚
All in a day’s work at the Y! 😂

09/14/2026

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

Our Kids Color Run wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! Thank you for helping us create a fun-filled day of color, smiles, and community for local kids. Your generosity makes a difference! We’re so grateful to have you on our team!

09/07/2026

🎨🌈 READY, SET, GET COLORFUL! 🌈🎨

Parents, get ready for a morning of fun, movement, and mess-making at the YMCA Kids Color Fun Run!

📅 September 19
📍 Goodwin University
⏰ 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

This is more than just a fun run—it’s a full-on family adventure! Kids can enjoy: a foam party, make-your-own slime, yoga, inflatable obstacle course, face painting with Parties for Kids, delicious pizza from East Coast Pizza Truck, a refreshing treat from Kona Ice, and so much more.

Bring the kids, invite their friends, and get ready to run, play, get messy, and make unforgettable memories! Mark your calendars for September 19! We’ll see you at the Y Kids Color Fun Run!
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/color-run-2026/e758762

09/04/2026

📚✏️ First day fun! 💚

We’re officially BACK! 🎒✨ So excited for another year of friendships, fun, and lots of YMCA memories!

Here’s to a great school year! 🍎💚

09/03/2026

Parents, mark your calendars! The YMCA Kids Color Fun Run is bringing a morning packed with color, fun, food, and family memories!

Join us Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Goodwin University for an unforgettable event your kids won’t want to miss!

Your registration includes:
Event T-shirt
Endless pizza
Slime truck
Foam party
Inflatable obstacle course
And SO much more!

It’s more than just a fun run, it’s a celebration of kids, community, and getting active together. Come ready to get colorful, get messy, and have a BLAST! 💙

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Goodwin University
1 Riverside Dr., East Hartford, CT

Register your kids and let the fun begin! We’ll see you at the starting line! 🌈✨ https://pro.gofundme.com/event/color-run-2026/e758762

08/31/2026

🎨 Ready... Set... COLOR! Join Us for the 3rd Annual Kids Color Run! 🌈
Get ready for a morning filled with colorful fun, laughter, and family memories! Bring the kids to the 3rd Annual Kids Color Run on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Goodwin University for an exciting event the whole family will enjoy.
Every splash of color makes a difference! 💙 Proceeds from the event will benefit youth programming in the Glastonbury, East Hartford, Hartford, Vernon, Plainville, and Wethersfield communities.
Whether your little ones love to run, play, or just get covered in color, this is a fun way to spend the morning while giving back to a great cause.
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Goodwin University
Invite your friends, wear your brightest white shirt, and come make colorful memories with us while helping families thrive! Register TODAY

Join us at the 2026 Color Run at Goodwin University for food trucks, music, and FUN for the whole family!  Event activities include a half-mile color run, inflatable slides, upbeat music, fami...

08/27/2026

🎨 Ready... Set... COLOR! Join Us for the 3rd Annual Kids Color Run! 🌈

Get ready for a morning filled with colorful fun, laughter, and family memories! Bring the kids to the 3rd Annual Kids Color Run on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Goodwin University for an exciting event the whole family will enjoy.

Every splash of color makes a difference! 💙 Proceeds from the event will benefit youth programming in the Glastonbury, East Hartford, Hartford, Vernon, Plainville, and Wethersfield communities.

Whether your little ones love to run, play, or just get covered in color, this is a fun way to spend the morning while giving back to a great cause.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Goodwin University

Invite your friends, wear your brightest white shirt, and come make colorful memories with us while helping families thrive! Register TODAY

Join us at the 2026 Color Run at Goodwin University for food trucks, music, and FUN for the whole family!  Event activities include a half-mile color run, inflatable slides, upbeat music, family activities for all ages, food trucks, and more!  100% of the event proceeds benefit youth ...

08/24/2026

🌟 Run. Laugh. Get Colorful! 🌈

Looking for a fun family event this fall? We've got you covered!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Kids Color Run and enjoy a morning filled with colorful powder, music, excitement, and plenty of smiles. Best of all, every step helps support YMCA youth programs that serve children and families in Glastonbury, East Hartford, Hartford, Vernon, Plainville, and Wethersfield.
🎉 Whether your child races to the finish or strolls through the color stations, everyone is sure to leave with colorful memories!

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Goodwin University

Bring the whole family, wear your favorite white T-shirt, and join us for one of the most colorful days of the year!

💙 Register today and help make a difference in your community!

Join us at the 2026 Color Run at Goodwin University for food trucks, music, and FUN for the whole family!  Event activities include a half-mile color run, inflatable slides, upbeat music, fami...

08/21/2026

😎✌️ Last day of Camp Glawackus energy! ☀️🏕️
Sunglasses on because we’re not ready to face the fact that summer camp is OVER. 😭🕶️
From field trips and pool days to theme weeks, friendships, and a whole lot of chaos, Summer 2026 gave us memories we won’t forget. 💚
That’s a wrap on Camp Glawackus 2026! See you next summer! ☀️🌲 ☀️

08/20/2026

🎉 The Most Colorful Event of the Year is Back! 🌈
Grab the kids and join us for the 3rd Annual Kids Color Run on Saturday, September 19 at Goodwin University!
This exciting event is full of color, smiles, and family fun—all while supporting local youth programs throughout Glastonbury, East Hartford, Hartford, Vernon, Plainville, and Wethersfield.
✨ Run through vibrant color stations
👟 Make unforgettable family memories
💙 Support YMCA youth programming in your community

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Goodwin University

Bring your family, wear a white shirt, and get ready to leave covered in color for a great cause!
🌈 Sign up today—we can't wait to see you at the starting line! https://pro.gofundme.com/event/color-run-2026/e758762