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 16

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 16 2026, 6 - 9pm

Framingham Branch

Oct 23

family event

Fundraiser

Parents

Chop's Diner: Dine on the Dark Side

Your ticket makes you an honorary Deadwoodville High alum and you’ll be welcomed at the High School Reunion Party. A family style dinner will be served by your classmates who have a lot to catch you up on!

Fri, Oct 23 2026, 5:30 - 7pm

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

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Children in the outdoor center garden harvesting fresh ingredients with their counselors

Oct 17

Nutrition

Garden

cooking

Health & Wellness

Fresh Harvest Flavors

Children will harvest fresh ingredients from the garden and use them to create two seasonal recipes

Oct 17, 2026, 1 - 3pm

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

Oct 23

family event

Fundraiser

Parents

Chop's Diner: Dine on the Dark Side

Oct 23, 2026, 5:30 - 7pm

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

Join us for a spooky Family Dinner Night at the MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Oct 23

family event

cooking

Family Dinner Night

Join our Spooky Chopped Challenge and turn four mystery ingredients into a deliciously spooky meal in this fun, family-friendly cooking competition!

Oct 23, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Outdoor Center

Join us at the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch for a family Halloween Party!

Oct 25

family event

Halloween Party

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon at the Y! Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with festive activities, games, and plenty of spooky fun.

Oct 25, 2026, 2 - 4pm

Framingham Branch

Nov 03

Kids

Kids' Day Out - Fall 2

No school? Spend the day at the Y! Kids in grades K–5 can spend their day off from school at the YMCA enjoying sports and physical activities, arts and crafts, swim time, and more.

Nov 3, 2026, 8am - 5pm

MetroWest YMCA

Nov 04

Nutrition

Workshop

Health & Wellness

Savor the Season!

Join Registered Dietitian Maggie Lynch for a holiday-themed nutrition workshop focused on mindful eating. Learn practical tips, participate in a guided mindfulness practice, and enjoy a seasonal taste test while exploring hunger and fullness cues.

Nov 4, 2026, 5:15 - 6pm

MetroWest YMCA

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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