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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Family cooking together at Cooking with Littles class at MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch

Oct 16

family event

cooking

Nutrition

Cooking With Littles: Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato!

Parents, caregivers and their little ones are invited to cook sweet potato tots with a homemade aioli dip while learning simple cooking skills, then enjoy a fun, related craft.

Oct 16, 2026, 10:15am - 12pm

Outdoor Center

Oct 17

Nutrition

Garden

cooking

Health & Wellness

Fresh Harvest Flavors

Children will harvest fresh ingredients from the garden and use them to create two seasonal recipes

Oct 17, 2026, 1 - 3pm

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

Join us for a spooky Family Dinner Night at the MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center

Oct 23

family event

cooking

Family Dinner Night

Join our Spooky Chopped Challenge and turn four mystery ingredients into a deliciously spooky meal in this fun, family-friendly cooking competition!

Oct 23, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm

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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