Community Christmas Dinner — You Belong at the Table

This holiday season, the Fox Valley Family YMCA invites you to join us for our first annual Community Christmas Dinner. It will be a warm and welcoming evening where families can share the joy of the season together.

The Christmas season is here, bringing with it the decorations, lights, traditions, and moments that remind us to pause and make room for what matters. As we enter Advent, we’re invited to slow down and return to the simple beginnings of Christmas — the kind that center us in meaning, connection, and purpose. That’s the heart behind our Community Christmas Dinner.

On December 13, we’re opening our doors for an evening created to bring people together around a shared meal. This night is meant to be warm and welcoming — a chance for families to rest, kids to enjoy simple holiday fun, and neighbors to gather in a space that feels easy and unhurried. Sharing a meal has a way of grounding us, lifting some of the weight of the season, and reminding us that belonging matters, especially now.

Guests can expect Santa and family activities, Christmas music, live entertainment, and a warm, catered meal. Most of all, they can expect the opportunity to slow down and enjoy one another’s company.

Space is limited, so we ask that you register to reserve your family’s seat. Whether this season feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, this dinner is for you. The table is set, and we would love to share the evening with you.

Limited seats are available. Registration is required for this event and will close Tuesday, Dec. 9th.

Thank you to our Event Partners & Sponsors

Our Community Christmas Dinner is made possible through the generosity of local partners who believe in showing up for families who need it most. Their support allows us to create an evening that feels welcoming, dignified, and joyful for every guest at the table. We’re grateful for the businesses, organizations, and individuals who help make this night happen and strengthen our community in a meaningful way.

Our Partners

New Life Church

Sandwich Opera House

Yorkville Step Team

Our Sponsors

Santa's Workshop ($1,000+)

Lite Construction

Precor

Walmart

Rudolph ($500)

CTS Fire & Safety

PAASSS

Frosty the Snowman ($250)

A&B Exteriors

Kellie S. Vanderlei & Coworkers

Candy Cane ($150)

Coopers Furniture
Corner Community Thrift Store
Heartland Bank
The Sandwich Lions Club
The Trailer Guy

Candy Cane ($100)

Bentleylogistics
Dee's Antiques
Eclipse Salon
Traci Poss & Family

In-Kind

Art's Supermarket
Home Depot
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Old Tyme Inn
Parkview Christian Academy
Target