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

MetroWest YMCA Open House! All are welcome

Aug 25

community event

Fitness

Sports

Garden

Open House at the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch

Whether you're already a member or thinking about joining, our Fall Open House is a great chance to discover everything the MetroWest YMCA has to offer. Meet our program directors, explore programs for kids, teens, adults, and families, learn about member benefits, and find new ways to get involved this fall. Come on your own or bring a friend—we'd love to see you!

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 3 - 6pm

Framingham Branch

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Sep 18

cooking

Cooking With Littles: All About Pears

Parents, guardians, and children ages 2–6 will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together. Participants will learn all about pears and pre-PEAR yummy pear donuts!

Sep 18, 2026, 10:15am - 12pm

Outdoor Center

Sep 18

Parents

Parents' Night Out

Drop the kids off for an evening of games, crafts, activities, and fun while you enjoy a night out.

Sep 18, 2026, 6 - 9pm

Framingham Branch

Sep 19

Stained Glass Workshop

Create your own stained glass nightlight using the Tiffany copper foil method. Participants will learn how to cut and shape glass, apply copper foil, and solder their project together. All tools, materials, patterns, and glass are provided.

Sep 19, 2026, 9am - 12pm

Outdoor Center

Fire Cider Workshop at YMCA MetroWest Framingham Branch

Sep 19

Health & Wellness

cooking

Fire Cider Workshop

Learn how to make your own batch of fire cider during this hands-on workshop. Participants will prepare a batch together and take home their own jar to steep and enjoy.

Sep 19, 2026, 1 - 2pm

Framingham Branch

Sep 19

Nutrition

cooking

Baking 101

Children will learn basic baking skills while making apple crumble bars and pumpkin scones

Sep 19, 2026, 1 - 3pm

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

Community Campout at MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Sep 19

family event

Nature

Community Campout

Discover the fun of camping together with tent setup, outdoor games, geocaching, campfire cooking using fresh vegetables from our garden, s'mores, and an unforgettable night of stargazing.

Sep 19, 2026, 4pm - Sep 20, 2026, 10am

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

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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