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From family movie nights to Trunk or Treat, Healthy Kids Day and holiday parties, there are so many ways to connect with your Y community and create lasting memories.

Spring Craft (Free Event)

April 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring into the new season at our SwedishAmerican YMCA with a family-friendly event! Enjoy a craft, face painting, and a snack! This event is free to everyone, but registration is required. Please register each person participating. Register HERE

Basketball Skills Clinic hosted by NXT LVL Basketball Training

April 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Marcus Posley and the NXT LVL training group for a basketball skills clinic designed to take your game to the next level! Whether you're a beginner looking to develop the fundamentals or an advanced player aiming to [...]

Retired Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast

April 8 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Join the YMCA Retired Men's Club for breakfast! They will be serving all-you-can eat pancakes as well as scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee in the YMCA's Log Lodge, located just across the parking lot from our SwedishAmerican [...]

Crafting for the Ages – April

April 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Crafting for the Ages is a program for Active Older Adults where they can participate in a creative monthly project while learning something new. Local artists will provide members with opportunities to be creative through the use of [...]

April Family Game Night – NEB

April 9 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us for some friendly competition at this open house style game night at our Northeast Family Y on April 9 from 4-6PM! Popcorn will be provided. Free Event. No Registration Required.

Dodgeball Tournament

April 9 @ 5:30 pm - April 12 @ 10:00 am

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the last team standing? Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready for an epic showdown to dodge your way to victory! Funds raised support youth & families at [...]

AOA Spring Potluck

April 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join us at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA Log Lodge on Thursday, April 10th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM for a Spring potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share with the group and your own drink. The [...]

Easter Egg-Streme Egg Hunt (Free Event)

April 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Northeast Family YMCA will be hosting the Annual Easter Egg-streme. Take a pic with the Easter bunny, make a craft, and enjoy some quality family time. This event is free to all, but registration is required. Ages [...]

YMCA Rowing Crew Open House

April 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Want to try rowing? Join the YMCA Rowing Crew for an open house on April 12 from 9-11am at the YMCA Boathouse. The boathouse is located on the YMCA campus, 200 Y Boulevard, next to the Whitman Street [...]

Egg Hunt at Camp Winnebago (Free Event)

April 12 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bring the whole family out to Camp Winnebago for an outdoor Egg Hunt and some Easter fun, games, and crafts! Remember to bring your own Easter baskets or bags! We will have 1000s of eggs to find filled [...]

Stingrays Rookie Week

April 21 - April 24

Interested in seeing what the Stingray's swim team is all about? Join us for Rookie Week, a two-day immersive swim team experience! Day one will focus on skill assessments and lessons, while day two will feature a mock [...]

AOA Craft Day – Dragonfly Garden Stake

April 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, April 23 from 12-2pm at our Northeast Family YMCA. This month Jan will guide you through creating your very own dragonfly garden stake using whisks. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just getting [...]

Healthy Kids Day (Free Event)

April 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Get Your Game On! Join us for Healthy Kids Day as we try out short sessions of a variety of different sports taught by YMCA staff and collegiate athletes from Rockford University! We will be going through basic [...]

Dinosaur Family Night

May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a roaring good time at our Dinosaur Family Nigh on May 2 at our SwedishAmerican Riverfront Y! From fossil digs and dinosaur games to exploding volcanoes, there will surely be something for everyone. This event [...]

2025 Community Dinner

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us at the 2025 YMCA Community Dinner presented by Illinois Bank & Trust as we celebrate the bravery and the fearlessness that is found in every day moments at the Y. We will highlight the remarkable stories [...]

Annual Brian Leaf Spin-A-Thon

May 17 @ 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Save the date - Saturday, May 17 from 6 am to 9 am as we celebrate the life of Brian Leaf, a beloved indoor cycling instructor for the YMCA for many years. You can choose to ride one, [...]

Spring Into Self-Care

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Take a well-deserved break and treat yourself (or the amazing mom in your life) to a fun and relaxing morning of self-care and connection. The best part? It makes an amazing Mother’s Day gift! Surprise your mom, bring [...]

Family Workshop – Mosaic Garden Stones

May 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a memorable morning of crafting, creating, and fun, where your child will not only make a beautiful outdoor decoration but also have a blast doing it! This is a hands on workshop! Please dress to [...]