Community Events

Challenge yourself mentally and physically through our annual obstacle course race

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

Enjoy a family friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris YMCA Dance Company.

Join us in January, 2025 for our annual event on the waterfront to benefit the Lake Norman community.

THE 31ST ANNUAL McCROREY YMCA MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

In Uptown Charlotte | A Charlotte Tradition for over 40 Years

Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels and ages – beginner to expert

Compete in the Childress Klein YMCA's annual Golfing For Good Tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

The YMCA’s 38th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast convenes the greater Charlotte community for prayer and fellowship. Join us for an uplifting morning as we reflect on the power of prayer in our lives as individuals and as a community.

The 22nd Annual Clay Shoot will be held on May 2, 2025 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. Join more than 200 sharp shooters to support a critical cause.

Compete in the Harris YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Compete in the Morrison Family YMCA's 22nd annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Join us for a special presentation from Nutrition HealthWorks, Fighting Stress with Food and Activity. This is a free community event, we hope to see you there!

Join Elizabeth Martinsen, Elizabeth Moakler, and Dawny H. for a 75 minute Zumba Team Teach! This Zumba class will incorporate Latin music and moves, and is sure to be a fun time! YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

After 30 minutes of Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Shaileen will guide you through 30 minutes of Meditation. Meditation, originating from India thousands of years ago, is a practice of stillness for quieting the mind and developing inner peace. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Join Elizabeth for her Tuesday Zumba! Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Tai Chi is the ultimate mind-body exercise characterized by slow gentle whole body coordinated movement. Qi Gong or “energy work” is a system of exercises using the mind and body to nurture and develop the energy (Chi) within one’s body. Practiced together, these foster self-healing, relaxation and a host of wellbeing benefits. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Join the Royal Academy of Irish Dance for an exciting and fun workshop and performance. Watch their award-winning team perform various Irish Dance routines, and then get up and learn a few steps! This is a fun event for the whole family! YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Live Story Time will have a live reading of storybooks told with the help of our audience! It is interactive fun for all ages! YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Join Andreia for Samba! Samba is a Brazilian ballroom dance that's known for its fast-paced, energetic movements, distinctive bounce, and infectious rhythm. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Join us for a family-friendly evening of activities! We'll have food trucks on site, art projects, and will feature the movie "Dora and The Lost City Of Gold." YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free (food for purchase) and open to the community!

Join the Stratford Richardson Board of Advisors and Staff for the Stratford Richardson Signature Soiree: Bowties, Boots, and Bling Edition! Our Signature Soirée will feature inspiring stories from those whose lives have been transformed by the Stratford Richardson YMCA, dancing, food and beverages, and an opportunity to network with other dedicated community members. We would be honored to have you join us, not only to enjoy a memorable evening but also to help us bring awareness and celebrate the programs and initiatives aimed at building a stronger, healthier community. This is a fundraising event to raise dollars to support the work of the Stratford Richardson YMCA.

Vinyasa Yoga, originating from India, means movement and flow. Join Manasee for a Hot Yoga class incorporating flow and Sanskrit to define poses, practices, mantras, and chants to inform fundamental practice. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned knitter, crochet queen, or just starting your crafting journey, our FREE Yarn Craft Collective is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Join a warm, welcoming group of like-minded folks who share your passion. Bring your favorite project or find inspiration to start something new. We'll send first-timers a helpful guide on what to bring, so you can focus on the fun. This is your time to enjoy a beloved hobby, connect with others, and create something beautiful. This group is designed exclusively for adults. Participants between the ages of 10-15 need to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.

Yin Yoga, which is based in Chinese meridian theory, works the energy meridans in the body by targeting the body’s dense connective tissues through long-held, meditative floor poses. Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, is used in yoga to define poses, practices, mantras, and chants, and to inform the practice on a fundamental level. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors - both immigrants and U.S.-born residents - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!

Calling all middle and high school adventurers! Whether you’re a seasoned hero or new to Dungeons & Dragons, we invite you to embark on an epic journey like no other. Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is the ultimate tabletop role-playing game where your imagination unlocks endless possibilities. You’ll create characters, craft stories, and face thrilling challenges together in a world of fantasy and adventure. Join us for a campaign where YOU are the hero! Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and discover hidden treasures—all while making new friends who share your love for creativity and storytelling. No experience? No problem! Our Dungeon Masters will guide you every step of the way, helping you dive into the game, learn the ropes, and bring your character to life. Whether you’re a warrior, rogue, or wizard, your adventure awaits. Roll the dice and dive into a world where your choices shape the story. We’re excited to create a space for teens to connect, collaborate, and let their imaginations run wild. Your journey begins here!

Now hosting Fall Adventure Date Nights on the first Friday of each month for the couple that likes to try new things! Tonight's activities will be Tree Climbing and Paddle Sports. Activities will be available from 5:30-7:30 and an upscale picnic dinner will be served lakeside at 7:30 PM. Space is limited!

YMCA Camp Thunderbird's Kids' Night Out is specifically designed for elementary-aged kids! Evenings will include avariety of activities to get wiggles out and spark imagination, a delicious dinner in our dining hall, and a low-energy group activity at the end of the night, capped off with cookies and milk.

Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned knitter, crochet queen, or just starting your crafting journey, our FREE Yarn Craft Collective is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Join a warm, welcoming group of like-minded folks who share your passion. Bring your favorite project or find inspiration to start something new. We'll send first-timers a helpful guide on what to bring, so you can focus on the fun. This is your time to enjoy a beloved hobby, connect with others, and create something beautiful. This group is designed exclusively for adults. Participants between the ages of 10-15 need to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.

Cinderella is the story of a young woman who is forced to do chores by her stepmother and stepsisters, but dreams of a better life. When the town crier announces a Royal Ball for the Prince's 21st birthday, Cinderella wishes she could attend. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a princess and attends the ball, where she dances with the Prince. The musical includes songs like, "In My Own Little Corner," "A Lovely Night," "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?," and "Impossible." Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for this magical show!

The Ballantyne Arts Center provides production opportunities throughout the year for youth interested in performance. The rehearsal process utilizes an educational approach, providing theatrical training and direct application in a fun yet challenging environment. Professional directors, stage managers, and theatrical design teams support these quality productions featuring young performers. Casting is by audition only. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas!

Our Kids' Night Out program is a great way for your little one to enjoy a night at the Y! While you take your time, your child will have the chance to socialize with a small group of others and get used to being away from parents for a few hours. During their time, children will play games, enjoy story time, get crafty, and spend time outside and being active. Children should come to Kids' Night Out with their own snack, dinner, and water.

Is someone you know a child interested in becoming a babysitter? Our Safe Sitter certification course will teach them all they need to know about taking care of little ones, entrepreneurship, basic first aid and so much more. Sitters ages 11-15 will gain confidence and leave with an official certification worth bragging about! Girl Scouts can earn their babysitting badge through the YMCA Safe Sitter program, as well. Safe Sitter certification classes are held at the Morrison Family YMCA branch. All classes include a one hour Volunteer Orientation so participants are ready to start building their resume by volunteering at the Y in one of our child care programs.

Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned knitter, crochet queen, or just starting your crafting journey, our FREE Yarn Craft Collective is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Join a warm, welcoming group of like-minded folks who share your passion. Bring your favorite project or find inspiration to start something new. We'll send first-timers a helpful guide on what to bring, so you can focus on the fun. This is your time to enjoy a beloved hobby, connect with others, and create something beautiful. This group is designed exclusively for adults. Participants between the ages of 10-15 need to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.

Now hosting Fall Adventure Date Nights on the first Friday of each month for the couple that likes to try new things! Tonight's activities will be Archery and the Alpine Tower. Activities will be available from 5:30-7:30 and an upscale picnic dinner will be served lakeside at 7:30 PM. Space is limited!

Help your community by donating blood! There’s no substitute for blood. When a patient receives blood, it was given in advance by a generous donor. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "MorrisonYMCA" to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.