Events

Get Involved with Events at the Y!

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.

Donuts with Santa

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come celebrate Christmas at our SwedishAmerican YMCA in the Log Lodge. Enjoy hot cocoa and donuts with loved ones while you wait to take your photo with Santa! Registration

Holiday Gift Wrapping Craft Workshop

December 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Tags, Bags, Boxes and Bows! Join us to get your holiday gift wrapping started! You'll make cute and festive gift tags, a gift bag, bow and easy package toppers as well as learn a hack to help you [...]

AOA Holiday Potluck Lunch – SAY

December 12 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

It's time to gather to welcome the winter months and holidays. Join us at SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA on Thursday, Dec 12 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the Log Lodge for a potluck lunch. Please bring a [...]

Cookies with Santa

December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebrate Christmas with the Northeast Family YMCA! Share your Christmas wishes with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and make a craft to give as a gift to someone you love.

Elves Workshop II

December 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for our annual Elves Workshop at Camp Winnebago! A delightful holiday adventure for kids! Let your little ones unleash their creativity as they craft a unique gift for family while enjoying a range of festive activities and classic camp fun. While your kids are busy crafting, you can kick back and relax or tackle some holiday shopping. We’ve got snacks covered, so you can enjoy a worry-free afternoon.

Library Storytime with CVL

December 19 @ 9:15 am - 11:00 am

Join us for storytime with the Cherry Valley Library! Enjoy a morning of music, dancing and a story with CVL! 9:15 - 10AM at Puri Family YMCA or 10:30 - 11AM at Northeast Family YMCA. Free. No Registration [...]

Family Game Night

December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Family game night is back! Join us for some friendly competition at this open house style game night! Popcorn will be provided. Free Event. No Registration Required.

Holiday Ornament Workshop for Kids

December 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Spend the morning crafting and creating holiday magic at the Y! Participants ages 5 and older will make glittery snowflake and painted wood ornaments while enjoying the sounds of the season and hot cocoa! All supplies and instruction [...]

108 Sun Salutations Winter Solstice Yoga

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

On this Winter Solstice, we will join yogis around the world in the practice of 108 Sun Salutations. This day symbolically marks the transition from light to darkness and the growth of the self. As the solstice marks [...]

Swim with the Elves

December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for a holiday-themed pool party! Our swimming holiday elves will be hosting games and activities, overseeing rides on inflatables, and more! Free for Members.

Camp Rekindle: First Session

December 23 @ 6:45 am - December 27 @ 5:30 pm

Join your favorite Camp Winnebago counselors over winter break to reconnect with summer friends & meet new ones, explore a new perspective of camp, and beat cabin fever! We will engage in classic camp activities with a winter twist - including fort building, crafts, archery, snowman building, black hole slide, hot chocolate, and of course - an overnight! (Overnight is optional for an additional fee - more details to come!)

Library Storytime with RPL

December 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Come enjoy a morning filled with music, crafts and a story with the Rockford Public Library! Free. No Registration Required.

Camp Rekindle: Second Session

December 30, 2024 @ 6:45 am - January 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Join your favorite Camp Winnebago counselors over winter break to reconnect with summer friends & meet new ones, explore a new perspective of camp, and beat cabin fever! We will engage in classic camp activities with a winter twist - including fort building, crafts, archery, snowman building, black hole slide, hot chocolate, and of course - an overnight! (Overnight is optional for an additional fee - more details to come!)

2Ball Tournament

January 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Test your basketball skills with 2Ball - a fast-paced, 2-person competition. Teams have 60 seconds to score as many points as possible from designated areas on the court. The top teams will have a chance to go head-to-head [...]

Nerf Battle at the Y

January 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Grab your friends and your favorite nerf gun and join us for an afternoon of high energy fun! We will supply the ammo. Please no battery powered nerf guns! $10 per participant. 2-3PM (Ages 6-8) Register Here 3:30-5PM [...]