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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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Oct 11
Garden

Garlic & Seeds: Plant Now, Grow Later!

Join this hands-on workshop where you'll plant garlic bulbs for next season and learn how to collect and save seeds from this year's garden.
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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Oct 13
Kids

Kids' Day Out: October 13

Kids' Day Out is for kids who are off from school and want to get out of the house.
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MetroWest YMCA
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Oct 14

STEM in the Outdoors Workshop

Get ready to discover the wild side of science! Join us for hands-on STEM adventures in the great outdoors!
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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Oct 16

Fire Cider Workshop

Make your own batch of fire cider to enjoy during the colder months!
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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Oct 17
Kids
Parents
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Nutrition

Cooking with Littles: Sweet Potatoes

Grown-ups and children will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together!
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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center

September 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!