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, September 4th
- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Family Members $15 | Members $20 | Guests $40
Participants in this class will learn how to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren. They will also learn the latest information about how to manage the behavior of children of all ages, in addition to life-saving skills like choking rescue, first aid, and injury management.
Teen Pop-Up Arts | DIY Resin Bookmarks
- Tuesday, September 8th
- 4:00-5:00 PM
- Family Members $20 | Members $22 | Guests $30
Calling all book lovers! Join us to make a couple of custom resin bookmarks you get to take home! Make your design as unique as you are with choices of glitter, colored pigment, charms to suspend in your resin, and much more.
Healthy Living Workshop | Pillars of Fitness
- Tuesday, September 8th
- 5:30-7:00 PM
- Members FREE | Guests $10
Training isn’t random, it’s built on four things. Volume, variety, quality, and intensity. Learn what each one does, how they work together, and how to adjust them so your body keeps adapting without breaking down.
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Training with MYC
- Thursday, September 10th
- 5:30-7:30 PM
- FREE
This training will provide suicide prevention education by raising awareness, reducing stigma, and equipping youth, educators, and the community at large with tools and resources focused on the vulnerable
age group of 10-24-year-olds.
A Place at the Table | A Community Potluck for Welcoming Week
- Friday, September 11th
- 5:30 PM
- FREE
Everyone has a story. Everyone belongs. Join your neighbors for an evening of food, storytelling, and meaningful conversation as we celebrate the people and cultures that make our community strong. Bring a favorite dish to share – or simply bring yourself. All are welcome.
Cheshire County Veterans Expo
- Saturday, September 12th
- 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Free
Representatives from several agencies and organizations will be on hand to share information and resources, and all veterans in attendance are invited to enjoy a free lunch, which will be served from 11am-1pm. Veterans can also get a free haircut while they’re at the expo, courtesy of Foundry Barber Shop. This free event will take place rain or shine. To learn more, or if you’re interested in exhibiting at the expo or making a donation, please reach out to Mick Blume at mblume@keene-ymca.org.
Strongwoman/Strongman Competition
- Saturday, September 19th
- 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Family Members $30 | Members $35 | Guests $60
Compete in thrilling events where you’ll push, pull, carry, and lift your way to victory! This event is open to all levels, ages 18+, whether you’re a novice or a skilled lifter. Challenge yourself, support your fellow athletes.
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.