Looking for a family-friendly event in Kentucky that supports a meaningful cause? The Cedar Lake Stroll will bring together families, friends, businesses, and community members for a day of fun, inclusion, and impact on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Hosted by the Cedar Lake Foundation, the Cedar Lake Stroll is a community walk benefiting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Cedar Lake. The event will take place at Cedar Lake Lodge in La Grange and welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
What is the Cedar Lake Stroll?
The Cedar Lake Stroll is an inclusive fundraising walk designed to celebrate community while raising support for Cedar Lake’s programs and services. Participants can walk at their own pace along a paved, wheelchair-accessible route that winds throughout the beautiful Cedar Lake Lodge campus.
Whether you are a walker, a family with young children, an individual with a disability, or someone who simply wants to support a worthwhile cause, the Cedar Lake Stroll offers an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day outdoors.
The event’s theme, “Every Step Supports Possibilities,” reflects Cedar Lake’s mission of helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience lives filled with purpose, connection, and opportunity.
When and Where is the Cedar Lake Stroll?
The Cedar Lake Stroll will be held on:
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Cedar Lake Lodge, 3301 Jericho Road, La Grange, Kentucky
The event is free and open to the public. Donations and fundraising efforts are encouraged to help support Cedar Lake’s mission.
What Can Participants Expect?
The Cedar Lake Stroll is more than a walk. It is a community celebration featuring activities for all ages.
Attendees can enjoy:
- A wheelchair-accessible walking route
- Music
- Food trucks
- Children’s games and activities
- An Artists Village featuring handcrafted items
- Opportunities to connect with Cedar Lake residents, participants, families, staff, and supporters
The event is designed to create a welcoming environment where people of all abilities can participate together.
How Does the Cedar Lake Stroll Support Adults with Disabilities?
Funds raised through the Cedar Lake Stroll help support Cedar Lake’s residential services, enrichment programs, and community engagement opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These programs help individuals:
- Build meaningful relationships
- Participate in community activities
- Develop life skills
- Experience greater independence
- Access safe and supportive living environments
For many families, organizations like Cedar Lake provide peace of mind knowing their loved one is receiving compassionate, person-centered support.
Can I Create a Fundraising Team?
Yes. Participants can register as individuals or create fundraising teams with family members, coworkers, church groups, civic organizations, or friends.
Fundraising teams play an important role in helping Cedar Lake expand opportunities for the individuals we support. Every dollar raised contributes to programs that support inclusion, personal growth, and community connection.
Throughout the weeks leading up to the event, participants will be encouraged to take part in themed fundraising challenges designed to make giving fun and engaging.
Why Community Support Matters
For more than 50 years, Cedar Lake has provided services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Kentucky. As the need for disability services continues to grow, community support is more important than ever.
The Cedar Lake Stroll offers an opportunity for people throughout Louisville, La Grange, and surrounding communities to come together in support of a shared mission: creating abundant possibilities for adults with disabilities.
Every registration, donation, fundraising page, and step taken during the Stroll helps strengthen programs that make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
How to Register for the Cedar Lake Stroll
Registration is now open at CedarLakeStroll.com.
Individuals, families, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to sign up, form teams, and invite others to join them.
Whether you walk one lap or several, your participation helps ensure that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have access to the care, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Because at Cedar Lake, every step truly supports possibilities.