FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENTS
Friends and Family time at the Y is about giving families as a unit, and as individuals, the opportunities to deepen relationships, develop new skills and interests, improve their health and well-being, and connect to the community.
HEALTHY LIVING
FRIENDS & FAMILY TIME:
BETTER TOGETHER
We believe strong communities can be achieved when we invest in our kids, our families, and our neighbors. Our YMCA is where cause meets community every day. The Y is where families grow and our focus is to bring families and communities together.
Our branches host family-friendly events including Winter Wonderland, March Madness, Breakfast with the Bunny, Spooky Games, Breakfast with Santa, Lunch with Special Characters, Camp Family Nights, Parents Night Out/Kids Nights at the Y and Drop & Shop events.
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FAMILY TIME
In these busy days, getting everyone together for a family meal may seem a burden. Yet there are so many reasons to do so! At the Y, we promote healthy family homes and offer regular events that promote family bonding. Feel free to bring a friend to activities listed below. These are fun ways to get kids’ eyes off the screen, promote creativity, and show how much you care.
UPCOMING FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
| Enrichment Activity | monthly |
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| Lunch w/ a Character (e.g. Elmo, Curious George) | monthly |
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| Parents Night Out | periodically offered |
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| Winter Wonderland | January – Friday PM |
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| Valentine’s Dance | February – Friday PM |
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| March Madness Festival | March – Friday PM |
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| Breakfast with the Bunny | April – Saturday AM |
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| Hippity Hop Egg Hunt in the pool | April – Saturday AM |
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| Healthy Kids Day | Spring |
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| Spooky Games | October – Friday PM |
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| National Family Week | Thanksgiving Week |
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| Breakfast with Santa | December – Saturday AM |
HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA RACE SERIES
Each year, we host a series of races to bring the community together and raise funds for important community initiatives.
THE RACES:
| Spier Family Triathlon | JULY |
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| The Foxboro YMCA 5K at Patriot Place Run • Walk | SEPTEMBER |
COMMUNITY SPACE
Our branch lobbies serve as open, inviting space for mini events where people gather, interact, and explore. Events include story time, face painting, craft-making, and sing-a-longs. Throughout the year, we host many community events such as costume swaps and candy give back drives during Halloween, Blood Drives, Vendor Fairs, Food Drives, Touch-a Truck events.
