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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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YMCA Race Series

December 2, 2023 8:00 AM

Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K

at Harris YMCA

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

December 16, 2023 10:30 AM

THE NUTCRACKER

at Halton Theatre | CPCC

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

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

April 22, 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.
Partnering For A Better Us

May 6, 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 15, 2024 7:30 AM

37th Annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast

at Truist Field

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

August 5, 2024 8:00 AM

Titus L. Ivory Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament

at McCrorey YMCA

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

October 1, 2023 2:00 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

October 2, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

October 7, 2023 9:00 AM

Safe Sitter Certification

at Morrison Family YMCA - Thompson Family Community Room

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.

October 8, 2023 3:30 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

October 9, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

October 9, 2023 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Indigenous Peoples' Day

at Ballantyne Arts Center

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.

October 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Prepare to Scare - Theatre Mini Camp

at Ballantyne Arts Center

Get in the spooky spirit with a hauntingly exciting day at the Ballantyne Arts Center! Frightening (or fun) makeup, DIY zombie clothes, festive art, and some thrilling dance moves will all be a part of the day. Mini Camp days include rotating sessions with various teaching artists. Theatre camps are a great mix of fun activities and opportunities to grow as a performer!

October 15, 2023 12:00 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.

October 15, 2023 12:00 PM

Paint Your Own Pottery - Halloween

at Morrison Family YMCA - Art Studio

Put your personal touch on a piece of pottery! A professional teaching artist will guide you through the creative process. Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up in 2 weeks or less. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pottery selections include plates, mugs, piggy banks and more!

October 15, 2023 2:00 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

October 16, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

October 22, 2023 2:00 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

October 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

October 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Spooky Stories

at Ballantyne Arts Center

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.

October 29, 2023 3:30 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

October 30, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

November 1, 2023 2:00 PM

Dowd YMCA Mobile Blood Drive

at Dowd YMCA - Parking Lot

Join us for a mobile blood donation drive in the Dowd YMCA parking lot in partnership with One Blood. The reason to donate is simple…it helps save lives. In fact, every two seconds of every day, someone needs blood. Since blood cannot be manufactured outside the body and has a limited shelf life, the supply must constantly be replenished by generous blood donors. Blood donors play a vital role in the healthcare of patients in our community. With every blood donation, you are providing strength, hope and courage to patients and their families in your local hospitals.

November 2, 2023 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. Come give blood and get a $10 gift card via email. PLUS, get a chance to win a $5,000 prize!

November 3, 2023 5:00 PM

Fall Mom & Me Weekend- Cabin Rental

at Camp Harrison

11/3/23-11/5/23: Family camps are the perfect opportunity for your family to unplug and spend time together. Our Family Camp cabin rental includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend. Cabins will hold up to 22 people total.

November 3, 2023 5:00 PM

Fall Mom & Me Weekend-Individuals

at Camp Harrison

11/3/23-11/5/23: Family camps are the perfect opportunity for moms and their children to unplug and spend time together. With individual sign-ups, moms and their kids will be placed with other moms and kids within the same cabin. Price includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend.

November 4, 2023 9:00 AM

Theatre Audition: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

at Ballantyne Arts Center

The Ballantyne Arts Center provides production opportunities throughout the year for those 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. Casting is by audition only for ages 7 and up. For the first time on the BAC stage, adults are welcome to audition! 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.

November 4, 2023 11:00 AM

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.

November 5, 2023 2:00 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

November 6, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

November 8, 2023 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!

November 10, 2023 5:00 PM

Fall Family Camp Weekend- Cabin Rental

at Camp Harrison

11/10/23-11/12/23: Family camps are the perfect opportunity for your family to unplug and spend time together. Our Family Camp cabin rental includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend. Cabins will hold up to 22 people total.

November 12, 2023 2:00 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

November 13, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

November 19, 2023 2:00 PM

Camp Fun Days

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

November 20, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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

November 27, 2023 10:00 AM

Aqua Volleyball

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

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