Events & Workshops

With events happening year-round, we make sure the good times keep on rolling here at the Y.

Something for Everyone

Discover what’s happening at the MetroWest YMCA! From hands-on garden workshops and one-time cooking classes to family dinner nights, fitness events, sports clinics, and kids’ programs like Parents’ Night Out and Kids Day Out — there’s something for everyone. You’ll also find holiday parties, volunteer days, safety trainings, and special fundraisers that bring our community together.

Events are free or offered at discounted rates for members—but everyone is welcome! Click on any of the events below for more details and registration.

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Featured Events

Aug 13

cooking

Nutrition

Cooking with Saba!

Join Food Network-featured chef Saba Wahid Duffy to create meals for our food program! Volunteers will meet Thursdays, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Framingham Branch.

Thu, Aug 13 2026, 12 - 2pm

Framingham Branch

MetroWest YMCA Open House! All are welcome

Aug 25

community event

Fitness

Sports

Garden

Open House at the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch

Whether you're already a member or thinking about joining, our Fall Open House is a great chance to discover everything the MetroWest YMCA has to offer. Meet our program directors, explore programs for kids, teens, adults, and families, learn about member benefits, and find new ways to get involved this fall. Come on your own or bring a friend—we'd love to see you!

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 3 - 6pm

Framingham Branch

Family Day on the Ropes Course at the MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Sep 12

Adventure

family event

Family Day on the Ropes Course

Join us at the Hopkinton Outdoor Center for an afternoon on our exciting high ropes course! Challenge yourself on a variety of aerial elements, including our popular Leap of Faith and zipline circuit, where you'll climb to the tallest platform on campus before taking the leap.

Sat, Sep 12 2026, 1 - 3pm

Outdoor Center

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Aug 13

cooking

Nutrition

Cooking with Saba!

Join Food Network-featured chef Saba Wahid Duffy to create meals for our food program! Volunteers will meet Thursdays, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Framingham Branch.

Aug 13, 2026, 12 - 2pm

Framingham Branch

Aug 13

Sports

Run Clinics (ages 18+)

Interested in trying an endurance event like a Mud Runner or a 5k? This class will help you train. Learn about a proper warm-up, training modalities, strength exercises, stretch & recovery through out this educational and physical clinic.

Aug 13, 2026, 6 - 7:30pm

Framingham Branch

Aug 25

community event

Fitness

Sports

Garden

Open House at the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch

Aug 25, 2026, 3 - 6pm

Framingham Branch

An array of MetroWest members at an info session on Diabetes Prevention Program

Aug 25

Health & Wellness

Learn About the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program

Learn about the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program during this free virtual information session. Discover how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes and find out what to expect from this free, year-long program for adults ages 18+.

Aug 25, 2026, 5 - 6pm

Framingham Branch

MetroWest YMCA teen members playing Disc Golf at Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Sep 10

Workshop

Sports

Intro to Disc Golf Workshop (Ages 13+)

Learn the basics of disc golf in this fun, beginner-friendly three-week workshop for ages 13+ at the Hopkinton Outdoor Center.

Sep 10, 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Outdoor Center

Sep 11

cooking

Nutrition

Kids

family event

Cooking with Littles: All About Apples!

Parents, guardians, and children ages 2–6 will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together. Together, you'll prepare apple cinnamon muffins and a refreshing apple pie smoothie!

Sep 11, 2026, 10:15 - 11am

Framingham Branch

Recurring Events

Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Open Climb

Fridays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Rec Hall
The indoor climbing gym is open to climbers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. If you can be appropriately harnessed, you may climb. The last hour is glow-in-the dark/black-light climb. Anyone over 18 wishing to belay must attend the belay class.

Y Member FREE! | Community Member $10/person

Private Events

Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Birthday Parties & Space Rentals for Meetings

Our Hopkinton Outdoor Center offers a full range of indoor and outdoor facility space rentals for events. Plan your next meeting, workshop, or team practice with us!

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