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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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Benefiting Y Readers

April 21, 2023 8:30 AM

20th Annual Clay Shoot

at Meadow Wood Farms

The 20th Annual Clay Shoot will be held on April 21, 2023 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. Join more than 200 sharp shooters to support a critical cause.
Partnering For A Better Us

April 24, 2023 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 8, 2023 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.
36th Annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast

May 17, 2023 7:30 AM

36th Annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast

at Truist Field

The YMCA’s 36th 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.
YMCA Race Series

May 20, 2023 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

June 5, 2023 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 7, 2023 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.
YMCA Race Series

September 9, 2023 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 3, 2023 8:00 AM

Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K

at Harris YMCA

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

March 31, 2023 5:00 PM

Spring Family Camp Weekend-Cabin Rental

at Camp Harrison

3/31/23-4/2/23: 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.

April 1, 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.

April 1, 2023 9:00 AM

Theatre Audition: Once on this Island Jr.

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. Students will need to prepare 16-32 bars of music, and will participate in cold readings of the script and a short dance combo. If cast, the audition fee contributes to program tuition. Program Tuition is $355 for Y Members and $390 for non-members. Program tuition covers a production t-shirt, video of performance, and professional production photos. Rehearsal dates for this production are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 4/4-6/8 with performances 6/9-6/11.

April 2, 2023 12:00 PM

Paint Your Own Pottery - Spring

at Morrison Family YMCA

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! * Pre-registration is required.

April 3, 2023 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Let's Laugh!

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 monthly. Registration required for both adult and child.

April 3, 2023 10:30 AM

Paint Your Own Pottery - Story Time

at Ballantyne Arts Center

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! * Pre-registration is required.

April 8, 2023 11:00 AM

Stratford Richardson Egg-Stravaganza

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Pool

Come join the Stratford Richardson YMCA for our Easter Event. April 8, 2023 11:00am-1:00pm. A fun twist on the traditional Easter egg Hunt! It is a free event but reservations are required. Bring your swim suit and towels, because the search is in the pool! Hunt your Easter eggs then turn them in for a goody bag filled with treats. Participants 1-6years are required to have a guardian accompany them into the water for the event. Ages 7-13years are required to take a swim assessment.

April 17, 2023 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - A Pirate's Life For Me

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 monthly. Registration required for both adult and child.

April 17, 2023 1:30 PM

LiveSTRONG Cancer Wellness Program

at Sara's YMCA

LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA is a program offered at no cost to participants. YMCA Membership is not required. The Y and LiveSTRONG® joined together to create LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA, a physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person.

April 22, 2023 10:00 AM

Hip-Hop with Lizzo

at Morrison Family YMCA

Hair-toss and check your nails because baby, it's about time! Morrison Family YMCA's Dance department is ready to get rowdy and have a good time dancing to all of our favorite Lizzo songs. This is a safe, inclusive space for all to come and just be! Everyone is welcome whether this is your first dance class or you have been dancing for 10+ years. Get ready to turn it up! BONUS: Included with the non-member class fee is a YMCA guest pass so you can check out our facility and everything we offer.

April 23, 2023 12:30 PM

Camp Thunderbird In Person Tour

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

Please join us for a tour and learn more about our summer camp offerings! Please plan to arrive at 1230pm as the tour will take the full hour!

April 27, 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.

April 29, 2023 10:00 AM

Healthy Kids and Family Day!

at Stratford Richardson YMCA - Athletic Fields

Join the Stratford Richardson YMCA and Mecklenburg County as we host Healthy Kids and Families Day 2023! This event is FREE and open to the community!

May 1, 2023 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Outer Space

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.

May 13, 2023 7:00 AM

2023 Hydrating Humanity UltraRun

at Camp Harrison

This isn't just an ultra-race, it's a race to save lives! Two amazing nonprofits, YMCA Camp Harrison + Hydrating Humanity, have teamed together to put on the event of the year - ALL FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS! Run solo, or put a team together and compete! Individuals can run any distance. Teams can only enter to run the 100 Miler Relay. Relay: 100m - Relay: 100m Teams UP TO 8 and Teams UP TO 4. Early registration ends January 1st: 8 people = $800, 4 people = $400, After Jan. 1st registration increases: 8 people = $1,200, 4 people = $600 Runners choose which loops they have to run, doesn't have to be divided equally (adds strategy)

May 13, 2023 1:00 PM

Dave Purcell Memorial Ceremony - May 13

at Camp Harrison

Join us in honoring Dave's life at a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, May 13 at 1:00pm. Ceremony will take place at the Billy Graham Chapel. *Please complete and submit the online form if attending

May 15, 2023 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Dance Like a Chicken 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.

May 19, 2023 12:05 PM

Spring Mom & Me Weekend - Individuals

at Camp Harrison

5/19/23 - 5/21/23: 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.

May 19, 2023 5:00 PM

Spring Mom & Me Weekend-Cabin Rental

at Camp Harrison

WAITLISTED (you can still submit an application of interest and be placed on our waitlist) 5/19/23 - 5/21/23 : Family camps are the perfect opportunity for moms and their children to unplug and spend time together. Our cabin rental includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend. Cabins will hold up to 22 people total.

May 26, 2023 5:00 PM

Memorial Day Family Retreat Weekend- Cabin Rental

at Camp Harrison

5/26/23 - 5/29/23: 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.