Community Events

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa.

Join us for our signature fundraising event benefitting the Brace Family YMCA. Engage in silent and live auctions while enjoying dinner, fellowship and giving back to our community.

Each year at our Better Together Celebration, we recognize the countless volunteers, donors and partners who make our Y's life-changing work possible. Join us for a memorable evening celebrating our collective impact.

Elf The Musical JR. is based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf Jr.!

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

Join us for our Annual Frosty 5k and Kids Reindeer Run!

Enjoy a family friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris Dance Company. Our Meet and Greet Shows include cast introductions, photos, and refreshments for the family!

THE 25TH ANNUAL McCROREY YMCA MLK HOLIDAY BREAKFAST

In Uptown Charlotte | MLK Boulevard and Tryon Street A Charlotte Tradition for over 40 Years

A child's intense world of playfulness, loyalty, adventure and betrayal comes to life!

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised) is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic, based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schulz.

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father.

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

The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale!

Swim, Bike, Run

Race With Purpose

Overcoming Obstacles to Change Lives

Alpha is a chance to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. For 8 weeks, we will discuss a different question around faith and create open conversations over a great meal during each session. These sessions are designed to engage and inspire you to share thoughts and ideas on the topic in a small group setting. Join us for free as there is no cost for attending! Childcare will be offered.

Missing summer on the sunny shores? We are too! Which is one reason why we would love to see you and your friends this fall on our reunion tour! Join us at All About Burger (3325 Wilson Blvd.) in Arlington, VA for dinner and tell us all about your plans for next summer on the sunny shores!

Join us for our Halloween party at the Sally’s Y! There will be Trick-or-treating in every room of the Y, games, face-painting, hayrides and more that will get all your little ghosts & ghouls in the Halloween spirit! Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy some great family fun! This event is free and open to all!

Please join us for an information session to learn about our offerings, pricing, and other important details for the afterschool programs at both the Morrison Family YMCA and the Ballantyne Arts Center. Information session attendance is required prior to your child’s start-date in the program. We can start serving students as early as 2 business days after registration, initial payment, and information session attendance are complete. During the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our Afterschool leadership team and we’ll also have time dedicated to Q&A. You will be able to register in person at the information session, though we encourage you to register online ahead of time if it suits you. Please note: We may establish a waitlist in the event that we reach our program capacity. In that event, we will continue to host our information sessions and participants will be added to the waitlist at that time. We regularly evaluate our waitlist and allow new students into the programs as soon as we possibly can. To learn about the current status of enrollment, please email us at morrisonyouthprograms@ymcacharlotte.org. **We will be covering information related to both of these programs whether you attend an Information Session at Morrison (MO) or at the Ballantyne Arts Center (BAC).

Missing summer on the sunny shores? We are too! Which is one reason why we would love to see you and your friends this fall on our reunion tour! Join us at Chipotle (1490 Fordham Blvd.) in Chapel Hill, NC for dinner and tell us all about your plans for next summer on the sunny shores!

Missing summer on the sunny shores? We are too! Which is one reason why we would love to see you and your friends this fall on our reunion tour! Join us at Moe's (4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave.) in Raleigh, NC for dinner and tell us all about your plans for next summer on the sunny shores!

Is someone you know 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 11-14 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. Age: 11 yrs - 15 yrs Grade: 5th - 9th

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Fall is here and that means Halloween is on the horizon! Come join us for a spooktacular time during our annual Kid-O-Ween! Trick-or-treaters will follow a map of restaurants and businesses on the main street of NoDa! We’ll end trick-or-treating at the Johnston Y for a costume contest at 6PM followed by a hauntingly good showing of Monsters Inc. Please bring your own blankets and chairs for viewing. Note: This is a family-friendly event and parental supervision is required for all trick-or-treaters. For more info please contact Natalie Ramsey at Natalie.Ramsey@ymcacharlotte.org.

Celebrate the holidays with a fun themed cooking party! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy a game or family activity and the food you created together. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

When your kids are out of school, the Morrison Family YMCA and Ballantyne Arts Center have exciting half-day and full-day options that will keep your kids engaged throughout the day. Offerings: Traditional full-day, Field Trip, Cooking (Spooky Eats), Glow in the Dark Art, Gymnastics, Sports & Fitness, Preschool Cooking (Halloween Treats) and Preschool Creative Arts (Halloween Sillies).

Alpha is a chance to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. For 8 weeks, we will discuss a different question around faith and create open conversations over a great meal during each session. These sessions are designed to engage and inspire you to share thoughts and ideas on the topic in a small group setting. Join us for free as there is no cost for attending! Childcare will be offered.

Join us for our 8th Annual Spooktacular group Fun Run! We will have a 3 mile route around the Dowd YMCA for our participants. This event is FREE and open to all members! Members are encourage to wear a costume; prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place costume attire! Please meet us in the Dowd YMCA Lobby at 6:00 AM!

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Our Mom & Me weekends allow moms to get away with their kids and spend quality time bonding over camp activities and special programs. These retreats are set up like summer camp, but moms will have the opportunity to see firsthand how their kids can thrive at Camp Harrison, as they grow in confidence, character and faith together. Prices include meals, lodging, and weekend activities.

Need help deciding which summer program is best for you? Come out and be apart of a one hour, walking tour with some of our Summer Directors. In this tour you will have the opportunity to learn more about our two summer programs: Overnight Camp and Day Camp. We are here to answer any of your questions or concerns, so bring out the family and come see our 100-acre property and everything we have to offer at YMCA Camp Thunderbird.

Come together in the kitchen and join us for breakfast! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy new recipes that you created together. Classes occur the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Bring your friends and family to the beautiful NC mountains for an afternoon of hay rides, zip-lining, climbing wall, target sports, hiking and other family-friendly activities. Take a tour of camp and find out why YMCA Camp Harrison is perfect for your camper. We will also be hosting our annual Send a Kid to Camp Silent Auction, featuring the following items: • Disney Park Hopper Passes • Dollywood tickets • gift cards for various popular restaurants • activities for families • gift baskets • And More!

Please join us for an information session to learn about our offerings, pricing, and other important details for the afterschool programs at both the Morrison Family YMCA and the Ballantyne Arts Center. Information session attendance is required prior to your child’s start-date in the program. We can start serving students as early as 2 business days after registration, initial payment, and information session attendance are complete. During the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our Afterschool leadership team and we’ll also have time dedicated to Q&A. You will be able to register in person at the information session, though we encourage you to register online ahead of time if it suits you. Please note: We may establish a waitlist in the event that we reach our program capacity. In that event, we will continue to host our information sessions and participants will be added to the waitlist at that time. We regularly evaluate our waitlist and allow new students into the programs as soon as we possibly can. To learn about the current status of enrollment, please email us at morrisonyouthprograms@ymcacharlotte.org. **We will be covering information related to both of these programs whether you attend an Information Session at Morrison (MO) or at the Ballantyne Arts Center (BAC).

Missing summer on the sunny shores! So are we! Which is one reason why we would love to see you and your friends this fall on our reunion tour! Join us in Greensboro, NC for dinner and tell us all about your plans for next summer on the sunny shores!

Join us in celebration of our Y's 20th birthday as we recognize the volunteers, donors and partners who make our life-changing work possible. A panel of keynote speakers will share highlights from the past 20 years while guests enjoy food generously donated by Nothing But Noodles. Free childcare is available for attendees. RSVP required! Doors open at 6:30 PM and program begins at 7:00 PM

Join the Harris YMCA for some Fall Family Fun. This evening will be filled with inflatables, games, face painting and more. Food will be provide by local food trucks.

Dowd YMCA will be hosting an indoor triathlon for participants ages 16 years and older. Participants will race the clock to swim the most laps in the pool, bike the furthest and run the most laps on the rooftop track! Participants will have 10 minutes to complete the swim, 30 minutes to bike and 20 minutes to run. Visit the Sales and Service Desk today to register!

Honor our Heroes on November 9 with our annual Bootcamp Challenge 5K at the Lowes YMCA. Our participants will test their physical and mental prowess to navigate this intense and fun 5K.

Join us November 9 for the return of the Simmons Indoor Triathlon. Compete as an individual or a team in any of our four divisions. Divisions: Advanced: Swim 70 Lengths, Bike 60 Minutes, Run 5 Miles Intermediate: Swim 34 Lengths, Bike 30 Minutes, Run 3 Miles Beginner: Swim 16 Lengths, Bike 10 Minutes, Run 1 Mile Youth: Swim 10 Lengths, Bike 10 Minutes, Run 1 Mile

Join us on Saturday, November 9 from 2 PM - 4 PM for our Playful Arm Balances and Inversions Workshop. This fun workshop is perfect for individuals who are interested in learning the mechanics of going upside down and steps to building a strong and safe inversion practice. Participants will practice poses like the crow, side crow, mountain climber, flying splits and more during the workshop with instructor, Jason Kierce. Register today at the Membership Guest Service Desk.

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Please join us for an information session to learn about our offerings, pricing, and other important details for the afterschool programs at both the Morrison Family YMCA and the Ballantyne Arts Center. Information session attendance is required prior to your child’s start-date in the program. We can start serving students as early as 2 business days after registration, initial payment, and information session attendance are complete. During the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our Afterschool leadership team and we’ll also have time dedicated to Q&A. You will be able to register in person at the information session, though we encourage you to register online ahead of time if it suits you. Please note: We may establish a waitlist in the event that we reach our program capacity. In that event, we will continue to host our information sessions and participants will be added to the waitlist at that time. We regularly evaluate our waitlist and allow new students into the programs as soon as we possibly can. To learn about the current status of enrollment, please email us at morrisonyouthprograms@ymcacharlotte.org. **We will be covering information related to both of these programs whether you attend an Information Session at Morrison (MO) or at the Ballantyne Arts Center (BAC).

Come together in the kitchen and join us for breakfast! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy new recipes that you created together. Classes occur the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Please join us for an information session to learn about our offerings, pricing, and other important details for the afterschool programs at both the Morrison Family YMCA and the Ballantyne Arts Center. Information session attendance is required prior to your child’s start-date in the program. We can start serving students as early as 2 business days after registration, initial payment, and information session attendance are complete. During the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our Afterschool leadership team and we’ll also have time dedicated to Q&A. You will be able to register in person at the information session, though we encourage you to register online ahead of time if it suits you. Please note: We may establish a waitlist in the event that we reach our program capacity. In that event, we will continue to host our information sessions and participants will be added to the waitlist at that time. We regularly evaluate our waitlist and allow new students into the programs as soon as we possibly can. To learn about the current status of enrollment, please email us at morrisonyouthprograms@ymcacharlotte.org. **We will be covering information related to both of these programs whether you attend an Information Session at Morrison (MO) or at the Ballantyne Arts Center (BAC).

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Celebrate the holidays with a fun themed cooking party! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy a game or family activity and the food you created together. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Our Annual Tree Lighting in partnership with NoDa Church will be held on our front lawn on Sunday, December 8th from 4-7pm. This event is free and open to the public with music, cookies/hot cocoa and crafts/activities for families.

Please join us for an information session to learn about our offerings, pricing, and other important details for the afterschool programs at both the Morrison Family YMCA and the Ballantyne Arts Center. Information session attendance is required prior to your child’s start-date in the program. We can start serving students as early as 2 business days after registration, initial payment, and information session attendance are complete. During the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our Afterschool leadership team and we’ll also have time dedicated to Q&A. You will be able to register in person at the information session, though we encourage you to register online ahead of time if it suits you. Please note: We may establish a waitlist in the event that we reach our program capacity. In that event, we will continue to host our information sessions and participants will be added to the waitlist at that time. We regularly evaluate our waitlist and allow new students into the programs as soon as we possibly can. To learn about the current status of enrollment, please email us at morrisonyouthprograms@ymcacharlotte.org. **We will be covering information related to both of these programs whether you attend an Information Session at Morrison (MO) or at the Ballantyne Arts Center (BAC).

Santa Claus will be visiting Gateway Village for their Annual Tree Lighting. There will be some snacks and giveaways. You will also get a chance to sit and chat with Santa himself. There will be activities for the entire family, a reading of The Grinch and more entertainment. Bring the whole family.

Elf The Musical JR. is based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf Jr.! 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.

Have fun making memories while creating a unique masterpiece! A professional artist is on site to guide and assist. Perfect for Santa's milk and cookies or holiday gifts! Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within a week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration encouraged.

On December 7, 2019 from 8-10:30am, bring the whole family for Breakfast with Santa! Capture some Christmas memories as we take pictures with Santa, have crafts and games and enjoy breakfast from various local restaurants!

Santa will be coming straight from the North Pole to join in the festivities and listen to Christmas Wishes. Breakfast will be served and entertainment will include performances from the YMCA Nutcracker Company Dancers and the Chalkettes Gymnastic Team as well as story telling and a sing-a-long! Choose either the 9:00 am or the 10:30 am seating. Please register online or at the Sales and Service desk.

Kick off the holiday season at the Ballantyne Arts Center! Festivities include cookie painting, holiday art, bounce house, face painting, music, gingerbread play dough and a glow party in the theatre! Festival is free and open to the public. Optional Paint Your Own Pottery Milk and Cookie sets for only $20/set.

Come together in the kitchen and join us for breakfast! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy new recipes that you created together. Classes occur the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Have fun making memories while creating a unique masterpiece! A professional artist is on site to guide and assist. Perfect for Santa's milk and cookies or holiday gifts! Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within a week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration encouraged.

Please join us for an information session to learn about our offerings, pricing, and other important details for the afterschool programs at both the Morrison Family YMCA and the Ballantyne Arts Center. Information session attendance is required prior to your child’s start-date in the program. We can start serving students as early as 2 business days after registration, initial payment, and information session attendance are complete. During the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our Afterschool leadership team and we’ll also have time dedicated to Q&A. You will be able to register in person at the information session, though we encourage you to register online ahead of time if it suits you. Please note: We may establish a waitlist in the event that we reach our program capacity. In that event, we will continue to host our information sessions and participants will be added to the waitlist at that time. We regularly evaluate our waitlist and allow new students into the programs as soon as we possibly can. To learn about the current status of enrollment, please email us at morrisonyouthprograms@ymcacharlotte.org. **We will be covering information related to both of these programs whether you attend an Information Session at Morrison (MO) or at the Ballantyne Arts Center (BAC).

Join us at Camp Thunderbird for an amazing family holiday adventure. Bring your family and friends to celebrate on the beautiful shores of Lake Wylie. Enjoy wonderful food and activities while staying in our beautiful cabins. Activities include but are not limited to Zip line, alpine tower, archery, candle making, polar bear slip n' slide, plus many more. Also, Santa will also be stopping off at Camp Thunderbird on December 14th to take photos! You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity for creating incredible memories!

Camp Harrison is a blast, no matter how cold it is outside! Each December, Camp Harrison hosts a weekend getaway for youth, ages 6-16. This weekend allows campers to reunite with their friends from summer or, to get a taste of what a week of summer camp can be. Parents also get a much needed, kid-free weekend during the busy holiday season. Winter weekend campers will participate in land activities, such as our ropes course, target sports, paintball and arts and crafts. They will also sing camp songs around the campfire, make s'mores and enjoy Christmas festivities, Camp Harrison style.

Morrison Dance Performing Company proudly presents, Happy Feet: Find Your Heart Song. Come get "cool in the cold" with Mumble, our penguin posse and other fun characters. Mumble sets out to find his heart song only to discover he has had it all along. "We have to find our heart song all by ourselves. It's the voice you hear inside who you truly are." This show is certain to be a tappingly good time. Youth tickets include a craft and "Penguin Polar Experience". Tickets required for all children 2 & up.

Have fun making memories while creating a unique masterpiece! A professional artist is on site to guide and assist. Perfect for Santa's milk and cookies or holiday gifts! Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within a week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration encouraged.

Join us on Dec 14 for our annual Jingle Jam! Experience a variety of classes, 25 minutes each -- come dressed in your holiday cheer!

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.

Have fun making memories while creating a unique masterpiece! A professional artist is on site to guide and assist. Perfect for Santa's milk and cookies or holiday gifts! Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within a week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration encouraged.

Celebrate the holidays with a fun themed cooking party! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy a game or family activity and the food you created together. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Have fun making memories while creating a unique masterpiece! A professional artist is on site to guide and assist. Perfect for Santa's milk and cookies or holiday gifts! Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within a week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration encouraged.

Come together in the kitchen and join us for breakfast! A professional instructor will lead families in an engaging cooking experience that concludes with sitting down at the table to enjoy new recipes that you created together. Classes occur the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Teen Yoga is a free class designed for those in grades 6-12 to encourage exercise and wellness at this age. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some professional athletes use yoga regularly and understand its myriad benefits, both physical and mental.