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Put on your chef’s hat and embark on a delicious adventure with us! We offer a variety of hands-on cooking classes designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and explore the world through food. Classes are offered as a series or one-time events, and are tailored for youth, parent-child duos, adults, and families!
Classes are held at the Framingham Branch and Hopkinton Outdoor Center.
Winter Session
Begins January 5, 2026. Stay tuned for session info!
Cooking Series in Hopkinton
Ages 6-9
Kids will learn basic kitchen skills and gain confidence in using new kitchen equipment and cooking techniques. Each week we will enjoy a new recipe together!
Mondays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM with Karley
Y Member $128 | Youth/Teen Y Member $172 | Community
Member $256
*Registration is required. Please register by November 3.
Ages 10-16
In this cooking series, teens will build upon their culinary skills, learning and building confidence with new knife skills and cooking techniques. We will cook and eat healthy, delicious recipes each week!
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM with Chef John
Y Member $144 | Youth/Teen Y Member $194 | Community
Member $288
*Registration is required. Please register by November 5.
Cooking Series in Framingham
Ages 2.5-5
Parents/guardians and children will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together! You'll prepare a delicious kid-friendly recipe and gain confidence in feeding your little!
Saturdays, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Y Member $96 | Youth/Teen Y Member $129 | Community Member $172
*Registration is required. Please register by November 8.
Ages 6-9
Kids will learn basic kitchen skills and gain confidence in using new kitchen equipment and cooking techniques. Each week we will enjoy a new recipe together!
Tuesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Y Member $128 | Youth/Teen Member $151 | Community Member $224
*Registration is required. Please register by November 4.
Saturdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Sundays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Y Member $112 | Youth/Teen Y Member $151 | Community Member $224
*Registration is required. Please register by November 8.
Ages 10-16
In this cooking series, teens will build upon their culinary skills, learning and building confidence with new knife skills and cooking techniques. We will cook and eat healthy, delicious recipes each week!
Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Y Member $126 | Youth/Teen Y Member $170 | Community Member $252
*Registration is required. Please register by November 6.
One-Time Cooking Events
Kids, families, and adults can enjoy one-time cooking events at our Framingham Branch or Hopkinton Outdoor Center to learn new recipes and skills!
- Monthly Family Dinner Nights
- Quartely Family "Chopped" Competition
- Adult Cooking Classes
- Parent-Child Cooking Classes
Kids in the Kitchen School Vacation Program
Looking for a hands-on program for your child while school is out? Kids in the Kitchen teaches basic cooking skills while preparing healthy, delicious recipes! Each day, kids will make multiple recipes to enjoy together, or they can bring Tupperware to take their creations home.
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