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Something for Everyone

From parents' night out and activities for the whole family 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! 

Tap or click on any of the events below for more details and registration.

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Apr 27
community event
family event

Healthy Kids Day 2025

Join us for Healthy Kids Day, a free event for kids and families to get active together. Participate in our Family Trail Run or Kids' Dash, scavenger hunt, sports demonstrations, gardening and cooking workshops, learn about community vendors, and enjoy live music and fun with your neighbors!

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MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center
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May 02
Nutrition
cooking
family event

Family Dinner Night: Cinco de Mayo

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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May 03
Garden
Nature
Workshop

Mother’s Day Bouquet Soiree

Join us for a special Mother’s Day bouquet-making class!

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MetroWest YMCA - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
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May 03
Sports

Intro to Pickleball Clinic: May 3

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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May 03
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

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

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!