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

Mental Health Resource Fair

Discover local resources available to support mental health & wellness. Meet the Boonefield Labs therapy dogs, learn about suicide prevention with Connor’s Climb, and participate in arts & crafts and wellness activities. This event is brought to you by the Keene Family YMCA, Monadnock Youth Coalition, and The City of Keene Youth Services. Prizes supported by NAMI!

Financial Wellness Workshop: Retirement & Wealth Management

Get back to basics and chart your course to financial freedom in this 5-part workshop series at the Keene Family YMCA. If you have questions about how to best plan for retirement, then this workshop is for you! The last in our Financial Wellness series, this workshop will provide you with information about the options available to you, and how you can secure your retirement. Presented in part by NBT Bank.

Connor’s Climb | Suicide Prevention Training

School-based suicide education that empowers students and trusted adults to recognize and respond to youth in need. This is a free training, open to all, presented by Connor’s Climb.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Learn to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18. Join us for this free training, open to all.

Healthy Living Workshop: Why Interval Training is Ideal for Cardio Health

In this workshop we’ll explore how interval training boosts cardiovascular health more efficiently than steady-state cardio. Discover how alternating high and low intensity efforts can improve heart efficiency, endurance, and overall fitness while saving you valuable time.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Learn to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18. Join us for this free training, open to all.

Trauma Responsive Monadnock Training

Gain a deeper understanding of how trauma affects the body and mind so you can better support yourself and others. This is a free training, open to all, presented by Trauma Responsive Monadnock.

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

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

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

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.

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