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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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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!
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Framingham Branch

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Kids' Day Out at MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch
Sep 21
vacation

Kids' Day Out

No school? Spend the day at the Y! Kids in grades K–5 can spend their day off from school at the YMCA enjoying sports and physical activities, arts and crafts, swim time, and more.
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Framingham Branch
Kids in the Kitchen Half-Day Program at MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center
Sep 21
vacation

Kids in the Kitchen Half-Day Program

Children ages 6–12 will spend the morning in the teaching kitchen making homemade chicken noodle soup with fresh bread.
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Outdoor Center
American Red Cross Babysitting course at MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center
Sep 22

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

This three-session babysitting course for ages 11–15 covers first aid basics, keeping children entertained, and childcare safety.
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Outdoor Center
Family Dinner Night: Homemade Ravioli
Sep 25
family event
cooking

Family Dinner Night

Join us in our teaching kitchen for a fun, hands-on evening learning the art of homemade cheese ravioli! Make your own ravioli from scratch, then enjoy it with a simple tomato basil sauce and seasonal salad.
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Outdoor Center
Join us for Move with Purpose: Dance-a-thon September 25, 2026 at MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch
Sep 25
Fundraiser
family event

Move with Purpose: Dance-a-thon! 

Dance the night away with MetroWest YMCA fitness instructors while raising funds for the Nourishing Nook, our free community food pantry!
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Framingham Branch
Join us for Fall to Winter Garden Prep Volunteer Day on October 3, 2026 at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center
Oct 03
family event
Garden

Fall to Winter Garden Prep Volunteer Day

Help get the Y garden ready for winter! Volunteer outdoors while learning about composting, mulching, seed saving, fall planting, and more.
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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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