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

Oct 02

Parents

Parents' Night Out

Drop the kids off for an evening of games, crafts, activities, and fun while you enjoy a night out.

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 6 - 9pm

Framingham Branch

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American Red Cross Babysitting course at MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Sep 22

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

This three-session babysitting course for ages 11–15 covers first aid basics, keeping children entertained, and childcare safety.

Sep 22, 2026, 5:30 - 8pm

Outdoor Center

Sep 24

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.

Sep 24, 2026, 12 - 2pm

Framingham Branch

Sep 25

family event

cooking

Family Dinner Night

Join us in our teaching kitchen for a fun, hands-on evening learning the art of homemade cheese ravioli! Make your own ravioli from scratch, then enjoy it with a simple tomato basil sauce and seasonal salad.

Sep 25, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Outdoor Center

Dance the night away for a great cause! Join Leslie Schofield and other MetroWest YMCA fitness instructors for an energetic evening of music, movement, and fun, all while raising funds for the Nourishing Nook, the MetroWest YMCA’s free community food pantry.

Sep 25

Fundraiser

family event

Move with Purpose: Dance-a-thon!

Dance the night away with MetroWest YMCA fitness instructors while raising funds for the Nourishing Nook, our free community food pantry!

Sep 25, 2026, 6 - 8:30pm

Framingham Branch

Hatha Yoga Series at MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Sep 27

Health & Wellness

Nature

family event

Family Hatha Yoga

Discover the benefits of outdoor yoga at Family Hatha Yoga! Join us on Sunday, August 30 and Sunday, September 27, from 8:00–9:00 AM for an all-levels class, with a separate Kids' Yoga session for ages 6–12.

Sep 27, 2026, 8 - 9am

Outdoor Center

Oct 02

Parents

Parents' Night Out

Drop the kids off for an evening of games, crafts, activities, and fun while you enjoy a night out.

Oct 2, 2026, 6 - 9pm

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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