Event Category: Celebration
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The Downriver Family YMCA is hosting a free Halloween Costume Swap or the community! Bring in new or gently used children’s costumes to the Welcome Center Desk by October 8th, 2025.Then, on October 10th, 2025, from 5-7 PM, parents can come pick out a costume for their little ones perfect for getting ready for a
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Join us for a free Judo Open House during Welcoming Week! What better way to celebrate diversity and culture by learning an ancient old skill that has been passed on by generations! Children and adults welcome. Ages 6 and up. Open to the community. Wear comfortable but secure clothing. Originating in Japan in 1882 by
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Get ready to splash, laugh, and make memories at our Family Splash Pad Parties! Join us each month for music, games, and cool water fun. Perfect for families looking for easy, free fun in the sun! *Weather dependent Event Times and Locations Location Name Friday, September 1205:00 pm-07:00 pm Boll Family YMCA1401 Broadway St, Detroit,
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Celebrate culture & community through cookies! We invite families to explore and decorate cookies inspired by different cultures at fun, hands-on stations. This free event is open to all perfect for all ages. Come connect, create, and enjoy sweet moments together! Open to Community – Registration is required to attend. Event Times and Locations Downriver
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Keep the Welcoming Week celebration going with this high-energy Cardio Drumming class featuring music from around the globe! Enjoy rhythms and beats inspired by international artists as we drum, move, and celebrate the diversity that brings our community together. Open to all fitness levels—come ready to have fun and connect through music and movement! Event
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Join us for a special ZUMBA class for Welcoming Week! Zumba® is a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.
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Join us for a celebration of community, connection, and cross-cultural understanding among our neighbors. It will be an afternoon of activities for the whole family including: cultural performances, food tasting, soccer clinic, mural painting and more! This event is free and open to all. Event Time and Locations Location: St. James Park(behind the Birmingham Family
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YMCA friends, members and families can make the most of their weekends this season at Summer Sundays at Beacon Park in Downtown Detroit! The Boll Family YMCA is partnering with Beacon Park again this year to offer free, high energy, outdoor fitness sessions from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 22, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept.
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Welcoming Week Kick-Off: Community BBQ Join us as we kick off Welcoming Week with a free Community BBQ at the Downriver YMCA! This family-friendly event is open to both members and the community. Come enjoy delicious food, music, games, and great company as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the spirit of togetherness. Everyone is welcome—bring
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Join us for the End of Camp & Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Downriver Family YMCA! This fun-filled event is the perfect way to wrap up summer and get ready for the school year ahead. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including sensory-friendly games, field day
