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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.

 

 

Spring 2 Session

April 27 - June 14, 2026

Member Registration - April 7

Community Registration - April 14

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Cooking Series in Hopkinton

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Kids in the Kitchen Series (Ages 6-12)

Each week, kids will cook a new recipe and learn basic kitchen skills and cooking techniques with Karley! *Registration required by May 8

Mondays, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

One-time cooking classes- Hopkinton

Cooking with Littles Parent & Child Classes
(Ages 2.5-5.5)

Friday, May 15 from 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
On the menu: Lemon and broccoli pasta with mango sorbet
*Registration required by May 14

Friday, June 5 from 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
On the menu: Zucchini tots with an herbed dipping sauce
*Registration required by June 4

Full-Access Framingham Member & Hopkinton Outdoor Center Member $17 | Youth Member $23 | Community Member $34

(per child, per class)

 

Kids Cooking (Ages 6-12)

Saturday, May 16 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On the menu: Homemade vegetable sushi and potstickers
*Registration required by May 15

Saturday, June 13 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On the menu: Strawberry crumble bars and fruit crostata
*Registration required by June 12

Full-Access Framingham Member & Hopkinton Outdoor Center Member $21 | Youth Member $28 | Community Member $42 (per child/per class)

Cooking Series in Framingham

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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

Full-Access Framingham Member $103 | Youth Member $139 | Community Member $206

*Registration required by May 14

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
*Registration required by May 11

Saturdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Sundays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
*Registration required by May 14

Full-Access Framingham Member $117 | Youth/Teen Member $158 | Community Member $234

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

Full-Access Framingham Member $133 | Youth/Teen Member $179 | Community Member $266

*Registration required by May 11

One-Time Cooking Classes Framingham

Cooking with Littles (Parent/Child)
Ages 2.5-5.5

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. Sign up for one or all of our classes!

Full-Access Framingham Member $17 | Youth Member $23 Community Member $34 (per child, per class)

Friday, May 8 from 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
On the menu: Mother's Day Meal - Mixed berry French toast casserole and a banana split
*Registration required by May 7

Friday, June 12 from 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
On the menu: Homemade falafel and tzatziki sauce. This class will be held in the Nourishing Nook on the ground-level floor.
*Registration required by June 11

Family Dinner Nights!

Family Dinner Nights are the perfect chance to connect as a family and learn something new! In these group cooking classes, you’ll make delicious, healthy recipes, and then enjoy a meal together. Be prepared to take home leftovers!

Occur every fourth Friday of the month OR every second Saturday of the month (NEW!)

Cinco de Mayo Chopped Competition
Saturday, May 9 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Are you ready to compete to make the most delicious, unique, or beautiful meal to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? 4 families will have the opportunity to chef it up, join us for a fun and friendly night! *Registration required by May 8

Breakfast for Dinner
Friday, May 22 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn to make springtime quiche two ways, enjoy seasonal vegetable quiches, one with a crust and one crustless! *Registration required by May 21

Summer Feast
Saturday, June 13 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Kick off the summer with tasty veggie burgers, garden salad, and strawberry lemonade! *Registration required by June 12

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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Questions?

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Karley Besozzi

Director of Nutrition Education 

Become a Member

When you join the Y, you get more than just a gym and pool. You get a community of people who can support your goals. Member benefits include unlimited group exercise classes and 30-50% off programs like swim lessons, sports, fitness, adventure, and camp!

Financial Assistance

The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to healthy living. We are able to offer financial assistance to help cover the cost of membership and programs, thanks to generous donations to our Annual Campaign. Learn more about financial assistance options.

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