Community Events

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

THE 30TH ANNUAL McCROREY YMCA MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

In Uptown Charlotte | A Charlotte Tradition for over 40 Years

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for a family friendly event that engages imaginations of all ages. Lead by professional teaching artists, we will feature a live reading and performance from selected story books along with a sensory-rich visual art experience. Themes change biweekly. Registration required for both adult and child.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.” The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids. 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.

Join us for some holiday fun by painting a piece of pottery to create a unique masterpiece! A professional artist is on site to guide and assist. Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within two weeks. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in no later than 30 minutes prior to end time. Pricing includes a large piece or two smaller pieces. Individual pieces available for sale additionally by emailing ballantyneartscenter@ymcacharlotte.org. Pre-registration encouraged.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for a family friendly event that engages imaginations of all ages. Lead by professional teaching artists, we will feature a live reading and performance from selected story books along with a sensory-rich visual art experience. Themes change biweekly. Registration required for both adult and child.

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.

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.

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!

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. Robin Hood In this merry play of medieval England, Robert Fitzooth of Locksley (aka Robin Hood) earns the displeasure of the sheriff of Nottingham by defending his home from unlawful seizure in the king's absence. Declared an outlaw, Robin gathers a few loyal friends about him and retires to Sherwood Forest, where he trains his men to play pranks on the rich, usurping officials and wins fame by his prowess as an archer. In an effort to capture him, the sheriff declares a shooting match at the Nottingham Fair. Robin and his men, taking the precaution to wear disguises, enter the town long enough for Robin to win the golden arrow. They escape with difficulty, pursued by the sheriff and his party. In the ensuing duel between Robin and the sheriff, it appears that Robin has lost, and his men are in despair at the tragedy when the tide suddenly turns.

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.

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.