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Each year, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte hosts several community and corporate events with the purpose of celebrating, reflecting and raising support for our community. We hope you’ll consider joining us at one of our signature events!

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3/25 - 4/7 (see below for drop off locations)

March 25, 2024 12:01 AM

YMCA Annual Book Drive

at Association Office

YMCA ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE Help children learn to read by donating books March 25 - April 7
Partnering For A Better Us

April 15, 2024 8:00 AM

YMCA Golfing For Good Tournament

at Carolina Golf Club

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

April 19, 2024 8:30 AM

21st Annual Clay Shoot

at Meadow Wood Farms

The 21st Annual Clay Shoot will be held on April 19, 2024 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. Join more than 200 sharp shooters to support a critical cause.
YMCA Race Series

April 20, 2024 7:30 AM

Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K and Fun Run

at The Amp Ballantyne

Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels and ages – beginner to expert
Partnering For A Better Us

May 13, 2024 8:00 AM

Sunny Harris Hutchinson Memorial Golf Tournament

at Providence Country Club

Compete in the Harris YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.
37th Annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast

May 22, 2024 6:30 AM

37th Annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast

at The Revelry North End

The YMCA’s 37th 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.
Partnering For A Better Us

June 3, 2024 8:00 AM

Morrison Family YMCA Golf Tournament

at Ballantyne Country Club

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

August 5, 2024 8:00 AM

Titus L. Ivory Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament

at NorthStone Country Club

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

October 5, 2024 8:00 AM

C2 OBSTACLE TRAIL RUN

at Camp Thunderbird

Challenge yourself mentally and physically through our annual obstacle course race
YMCA Race Series

December 7, 2024 8:00 AM

Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K

at Harris YMCA

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

March 22, 2024 4:00 PM

Bunny Hop Dance Night Out

at Morrison Family YMCA - Dance Studio

Get ready to hop into spring with the Morrison School of Dance's "Bunny Hop"! Calling all K-5 graders for an egg-citing night of dance, festive activities, and artsy adventures. Parents, it's time to drop off your little bunnies in their Easter best and let them bounce into a night of bunny-themed brilliance while you enjoy a hop-tastic kid-free evening! Our dance floor will be filled of bunny hops, twirls, and jigs. From the bunny hop dance craze to fluffy tail twirls, our "Bunny Hop" promises a night of laughter, lively moves, and memories that will last longer than an Easter egg hunt. But that's not all, folks! Dive into the festive spirit with Easter-themed activities that will have your little ones creating artful masterpieces and hopping with joy. Whether your kiddo is a seasoned dancer or just loves to hop around, everyone is invited to the most egg-citing bash in town, even if they're not enrolled in our dance classes. It's an Easter celebration where the dance moves are as sweet as chocolate and the laughter is as infectious as bunny hops!

March 22, 2024 6:00 PM

Matilda Jr. Theatre Production

at Ballantyne Arts Center

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence...and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! 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.

March 23, 2024 4:00 PM

Spring Festival & Egg Drop

at Harris YMCA - Cotty Athletic Fields

Who's ready for a hopping good time? Join us at the Harris YMCA Cato Airnasium and fields for age group egg hunts, bounce houses, arts and crafts, food trucks, drawings of chance and more! This event is FREE and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

March 23, 2024 5:00 PM

Kids' Night Out

at Morrison Family YMCA

Our Kids' Night Out program is a great way for your little one to enjoy a night at the Y so that you can run errands, go to a doctor's appointment, or just plain RELAX! 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.

March 24, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

March 25, 2024 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Girl Power

at Ballantyne Arts Center

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.

April 5, 2024 5:00 PM

Adventure Date Night

at Camp Thunderbird

Now hosting Adventure Date Nights on the first Friday of each month for the couple that likes to try new things! Tonight's activities will be exploring the Aerial Adventure Course and playing Gellyball. 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!

April 5, 2024 5:00 PM

Kids' Night Out

at Camp Thunderbird

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.

April 7, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

April 8, 2024 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Insects, Bugs, and Crawlies

at Ballantyne Arts Center

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.

April 9, 2024 7:00 PM

Camp Thunderbird Virtual Tour/Information Session

at Camp Thunderbird

Please join us to learn more about our summer Day/Overnight Camp programs. This will be on Zoom, and the Directors will take you on virtual tour of camp and talk through a day in the life of a camper! This is a great time for your camper to see what we have to offer and ask questions!

April 13, 2024 9:00 AM

Theatre Audition: Newsies

at Ballantyne Arts Center

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. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies Jr. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. This is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.

April 14, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

April 19, 2024 6:00 PM

Mean Girls High School Version Theatre Production

at Ballantyne Arts Center

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. 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.

April 20, 2024 8:00 AM

Healthy Kids Day at Run! Ballantyne

at The Amp Ballantyne

You’re invited! Join us at The Amp for Healthy Kids Day - a day filled with healthy and fun activities for kids and families. Healthy Kids Day will be part of our 20th annual Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K, and Fun Run! This event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends!

April 20, 2024 9:00 AM

Healthy Kids Day

at Harris YMCA - Sarah Harris Bissell Gymnasium

Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond. Join us at the Harris YMCA for a day of fitness fun! 9am – 3pm Membership Tours 10am - Fitness class in the Sara Harris Bissell Airnasium 11am- Fitness Challenges – Join us for fun and games on the fields! Challenge friends and family members in contests, relays, and more! 1pm-3pm Youth Fitness Orientations: Children ages 10+. Youth will receive a tour of the fitness center, instructions on how to use equipment, and a review of safety rules and gym etiquette. Upon completion of a Youth Fitness Orientation, youth are welcome in our fitness center, upstairs track and group exercise classes!

April 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Healthy Kids and Family Day

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Athletic Fields

You’re invited! Join us on Saturday April 20 from 10am - 1pm at 1946 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, Stratford Richardson YMCA, for Healthy Kids and Family Day - a day filled with healthy and fun activities like horseback riding, line dancing, face painting, gardening, food, giveaways, teen pop-up shop and more for the whole family. You will be able to tour our new onsite Community Health Center as well as experience over 20 Community vendors. This event is free and open to the public so bring your family and some friends! ************************** Estás invitado! Únase a nosotros el sábado 20 de abril de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m. en 1946 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, Stratford Richardson YMCA, para el Día de los Niños y la Familia Saludables, un día lleno de actividades saludables y divertidas, como paseos a caballo, bailes en línea, pintura de caras y jardinería. , comida, obsequios, tienda temporal para adolescentes y más para toda la familia. Podrá recorrer nuestro nuevo Centro de salud comunitario en el lugar y conocer más de 20 proveedores comunitarios. Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público, ¡así que trae a tu familia y algunos amigos!

April 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Keith Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day

at Keith Family YMCA - Athletic Fields

You’re invited! Join us April 20th from 10AM at Keith Family YMCA for Healthy Kids Day- a day filled with healthy and fun activities for kids and families. This event is free and open to the public so bring your family and some friends!

April 20, 2024 11:00 AM

Nifty Knitters

at Morrison Family YMCA - Thompson Family Community Room

Are you interested in learning how to knit? Or are you an expert at knitting scarves and hats? Beginners and experts are welcome to join the "Nifty Knitters" small group at the Morrison Family YMCA. This is a FREE program open to both YMCA Members and Non-Members. Participants should bring their own supplies, and more details can be found at the sign up link! This is a great time to socialize and knit with friends!

April 21, 2024 1:00 PM

Healthy Kids Day

at Hemby Program Center

You're invited! Join us on April 21st from 1-4PM at the Hemby Program Center (9760 Happy Valley Dr) for Healthy Kids Day®- a day of healthy and fun activities that celebrates kids being kids! It's FREE and open to the public! #HealthyKidsDay Sponsored by Eggland’s Best & CrossPark Church, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. Some featured activities include food trucks, games, inflatables and much more!

April 21, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

April 22, 2024 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Earth Day

at Ballantyne Arts Center

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.

April 25, 2024 1:00 PM

American Red Cross Blood Drive

at Morrison Family YMCA - Thompson Family Community Room

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.

April 25, 2024 5:00 PM

2024 MerleFest Cabin Rental

at Camp Harrison

Need a place to stay for you and your group during MerleFest? We have bunk style cabins that can hold 22 occupants max per cabin. Cabins include AC/Heated cabins with private showers/bathrooms. *15 minute drive from the festival *Bring your own bedding and toiletries. Check-In 5:00pm, Check-out 10:00am

April 28, 2024 1:00 PM

Camp Thunderbird In Person Tour

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

Come learn more about our day and overnight camp programs, meet the Directors and get to see what camp has to offer for your camper! Please arrive at the on time and park at our main office. All tours will start at the office and will last for 30-45 minutes.

April 28, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

May 3, 2024 5:00 PM

Adventure Date Night

at Camp Thunderbird

Now hosting 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 Canoeing. 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!

May 3, 2024 5:00 PM

Kids' Night Out

at Camp Thunderbird

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.

May 4, 2024 2:30 PM

Nifty Knitters

at Morrison Family YMCA - Thompson Family Community Room

Are you interested in learning how to knit? Or are you an expert at knitting scarves and hats? Beginners and experts are welcome to join the "Nifty Knitters" small group at the Morrison Family YMCA. This is a FREE program open to both YMCA Members and Non-Members. Participants should bring their own supplies, and more details can be found at the sign up link! This is a great time to socialize and knit with friends!

May 5, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

May 12, 2024 2:00 PM

Member Access Day

at Camp Thunderbird

Come enjoy YMCA Camp Thunderbird's beautiful lake-side property. Open to all YMCA members, Sunday afternoons are for you! We will have a variety of open activities available as well as facilitated Archery and Paddle Sports, all included in your membership. No registration required. Experience our Aerial Adventure Course and play Gellyball for a fee.

May 17, 2024 5:30 PM

Spring Mom & Me Weekend - Cabin Rental: May 17 -19

at Camp Harrison

Become the Cabin Captain and Register today to reserve a whole cabin for your friend group! Grab your gal pals, the kids, and enjoy Mom & Me Weekend which would be filled with campus activities throughout the weekend, opportunities to mingle with other moms and kids, spend quality time together as a family or cabin group, and enjoy tasty meals prepared from our Camp Harrison kitchen. Max capacity = 22 people per cabin

May 17, 2024 5:30 PM

Spring Mom & Me Weekend - Individuals: May 17-19

at Camp Harrison

Register today to reserve a spot in a cabin with other families! Individual sign-ups include space in a shared cabin with other families. Mom & Me Weekend will be filled with campus activities throughout the weekend, opportunities to mingle with other moms and kids, spend quality time together as a family or cabin group, and enjoy tasty meals prepared from our Camp Harrison kitchen.