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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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Sep 19
Nutrition
cooking
Kids
Parents

Cooking with Littles: Pear Donuts

Grown-ups and children will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together!
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
two girls measuring ingredients in cooking class
Sep 20
Nutrition
cooking
Kids

Kids Cooking Class: Baking 101

Join us in our teaching kitchen and use your skills to create delicious baked goods!
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
three young girls sitting together in a tent
Sep 20
Adventure

Community Campout and Lunar Carnival

For new and experienced campers alike, come join us for some field-based camping!
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
image of youth doing arts & crafts
Sep 23
Kids

Kids' Day Out: September 23

Kids' Day Out is for children who are off from school and want to have fun outside the house
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MetroWest YMCA
young woman sitting with baby reading a book
Sep 23

Babysitting Course

Learn everything from First Aid basics to keeping kids entertained and safe.
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Outdoor Center
photo of family at cooking class
Sep 26
family event
cooking
Nutrition

Family Dinner Night: Homemade Ravioli

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

August Member Calendar


 

Y Nights at the Framingham Branch

Fun After Hours, Just for You.

On select Saturday nights during the school year, Y Nights at our Framingham Branch offer middle schoolers (grades 6–8) a fun and safe space to hang out, be active, and connect with friends through activities like basketball, gaga ball, ping pong, swimming, and more.

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!