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The MetroWest offers/hosts many events throughout the year, including activities for kids and families, free events and classes, seasonal events, fundraising, and community collaborations.

Upcoming Events

31 events
Join us for Fall to Winter Garden Prep Volunteer Day on October 3, 2026 at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center
Oct 03
family event
Garden

Fall to Winter Garden Prep Volunteer Day

Help get the Y garden ready for winter! Volunteer outdoors while learning about composting, mulching, seed saving, fall planting, and more.
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Outdoor Center
Kids' Day Out at MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch
Oct 12
vacation

Kids' Day Out

No school? Spend the day at the Y! Kids in grades K–5 can spend their day off from school at the YMCA enjoying sports and physical activities, arts and crafts, swim time, and more.
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Framingham Branch
Family cooking together at Cooking with Littles class at MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch
Oct 16
family event
cooking
Nutrition

Cooking With Littles: Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato!

Parents, caregivers and their little ones are invited to cook sweet potato tots with a homemade aioli dip while learning simple cooking skills, then enjoy a fun, related craft.
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Outdoor Center
Children in the outdoor center garden harvesting fresh ingredients with their counselors
Oct 17
Nutrition
Garden
cooking
Health & Wellness

Fresh Harvest Flavors

Children will harvest fresh ingredients from the garden and use them to create two seasonal recipes
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MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center
Join us for a spooky Family Dinner Night at the MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center
Oct 23
family event
cooking

Family Dinner Night

Join our Spooky Chopped Challenge and turn four mystery ingredients into a deliciously spooky meal in this fun, family-friendly cooking competition!
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Outdoor Center
Chop's Diner 2026 official flyer
Oct 23
family event
Fundraiser
Parents

Chop's Diner: Dine on the Dark Side

Your ticket makes you an honorary Deadwoodville High alum and you’ll be welcomed at the High School Reunion Party. A family style dinner will be served by your classmates who have a lot to catch you up on!
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MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center