Events & Happenings
Events at the Keene Family YMCA
At the Y, we host several family-friendly events throughout the year. On this page you’ll find details about each event, gathering, and collaboration we have happening so you can add them to your family calendar.
Be sure to check back often as new events are added frequently!
Events & Happenings
Grandparents: Getting Started
- Friday, May 15th
- 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Family Members $15 | Members $20 | Guests $40
Childcare has changed – a lot. And even the most experienced grandparents are sometimes surprised by what’s new. Join our Grandparents: Getting Started class and feel confident caring for your grandchildren. You’ll learn about updated childcare best practices and modern behavior management strategies. You’ll also learn life-saving skills like choking rescue, first aid, and injury management. Save your spot today and feel prepared for every moment that matters.
Juneteenth Celebration
- Friday, June 19th
- 5:00-8:00 pm
- Free
Hosted by the City of Keene and co-hosted by W.S. Badger and the Keene Family YMCA this free, family-friendly community event will feature live music, good vibes, and family fun! Featuring performances by Jazzlyn Mota, Samir Evans, and JohnLu Devo.
Annual Events
There are a handful of events we host at the Y every year.
These include our annual fundraising gala, the Sneaker Ball in April, the Otter Romp Youth Triathlon in June, and our Fall Foliage Trail Races in October. These events are an important part of our fundraising efforts, helping to fund our Membership for All program which provides financial assistance to those who need it for YMCA membership, program participation, and critical services like childcare.
Sneaker Ball
April 3, 2027
Sneaker Ball is the Keene Family YMCA’s signature fundraiser, taking place in April each year. Funds raised support the Y’s Membership for All fund, providing financial assistance to those who need it for membership or program participation, and helping us ensure that everyone has access to YMCA programs and services.
The Otter Romp
June 7, 2026
The Otter Romp is the only youth triathlon in the Monadnock Region, offering kids ages 5-12 a safe and positive introduction to the sport through a collaboration between Keene Family YMCA and the Burns Heisler family.
Fall Foliage Trail Race
October 4, 2026
The Keene Family YMCA’s Fall Foliage Trail Races offer runners an excellent opportunity to explore some of Keene’s best trails, while supporting the charitable work of the Y.