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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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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!
Partnering For A Better Us

April 14, 2025 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.

April 24, 2024 6:30 PM

New Parent Orientation

at Camp Thunderbird - Main Office

This is a great way for our new families to hear more about the inner workings of your camp experience and meet the Directors virtually! Our day camp orientation will start at 6:30pm and the overnight team will start at 7:15pm! There is no need to RSVP, just click the link to join on April 24th!

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. When donors come to give blood they'll receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. PLUS, they'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a $7,000 gift card!

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 10:00 AM

Adult Dance Workshop - Dancing Queen with ABBA

at Morrison Family YMCA - Dance Studio

Morrison Family YMCA dance department is rowdy and ready to have a good time dancing and moving our bodies! We are creating a space for every body to come and move in a way that feels good for them. This space is safe and inclusive and ready to welcome you! Whether this is your first dance class, or you have been dancing for years, just come ready to have a good time! This class is wheelchair accessible and inclusive seating can be provided. ASL interpreter can be provided with advanced notice.

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 6, 2024 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

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.

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 13, 2024 10:30 AM

Member Social & Posture Power Presentation

at Morrison Family YMCA - Thompson Family Community Room

Join us for refreshments and fellowship at our Member Social! In recognition of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, Michele Schmidt will be hosting a “Posture Power” presentation on bone health beginning at 11:30AM.

May 15, 2024 10:00 AM

Member Social & Healthy Bones for Life

at Sara's YMCA - Community Room

Join us for refreshments and fellowship! In recognition of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, Michele Schmidt will be hosting a “Healthy Bones for Life” presentation on bone health beginning at 11:00AM.

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.

May 19, 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 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Ahoy Mateys!

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.

May 24, 2024 5:30 PM

Memorial Day Family Retreat Weekend- May 24-27

at Camp Harrison

Become the Cabin Captain and Register today to reserve a whole cabin for your friend group! Grab the family, the friends, and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend with us which would be filled with campus activities throughout the weekend, opportunities to mingle with other families, 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 25, 2024 10:00 AM

Adult Dance Workshop - Line Dancing with Shania

at Morrison Family YMCA - Dance Studio

Morrison Family YMCA dance department is rowdy and ready to have a good time dancing and moving our bodies! We are creating a space for every body to come and move in a way that feels good for them. This space is safe and inclusive and ready to welcome you! Whether this is your first dance class, or you have been dancing for years, just come ready to have a good time! This class is wheelchair accessible and inclusive seating can be provided. ASL interpreter can be provided with advanced notice.

June 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Live Story Time - Pride!

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.

June 7, 2024 6:00 PM

Newsies Jr. Theatre Production

at Ballantyne Arts Center

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. 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.

June 20, 2024 1:00 PM

American Red Cross Blood Drive

at Morrison Family YMCA - Outdoor Patio

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.