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From parents' night out and family-friendly activities to cooking classes and fitness challenges, our calendar of events reflects the diverse interests of our community!

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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Jul 12
Adventure
Nature

Intro to Hiking: July 12

Aimed for youth ages 7–12, this 2-hour workshop will cover basic hiking/outdoor skills.

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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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Jul 17
Sports

Intro to Pickleball Clinic: July 17

Come learn the game of pickleball where we'll cover terminology, basic rules of play, equipment, and court etiquette.

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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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Jul 18
cooking
family event
Nutrition

Family Dinner Night: Farm to Table Flatbreads

Gather the family and join us for an evening of cooking, learning, and enjoying a healthy meal together!

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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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Aug 09
Garden
Nature

Summer Garden Volunteer Day

Spend a morning with us, helping tend to our garden beds and harvesting seasonal crops!

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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center

June Member Calendar

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 

Open Rec

Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Rec Hall 
The Rec Hall will offer activities such as pickleball, basketball, cornhole, indoor horseshoes, giant games, and more. Participants may also use the bouldering wall or auto-belays (2) or may top-rope climb IF they have an adult who has taken the belay class with them. There will be NO YMCA staff belayers.

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!