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  • Boo-tiful Bargains: Halloween Costume Swap

    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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  • Cookies & Culture – Welcoming Week

    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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  • Michigan’s Proposed Budget Puts YMCA After-School and Summer Programs at Risk

    The budget recently passed by the Michigan House eliminates dedicated funding for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs under Section 32N—a change that would force the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to scale back or cut vital services working families depend on to keep kids safe, supported, and learning.

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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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  • Welcoming Week – ZUMBA Party

    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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  • Celebrating Welcoming Week 2025

    Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to celebrate Welcoming Week, an opportunity for neighbors to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community from September 12-21, 2025.

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  • Welcoming Week Celebration

    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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  • Welcoming Week Community BBQ

    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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  • End of Camp Back to School BASH

    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…

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  • Step Into Summer: Take the YMCA Haiku Stair Climb Challenge

    Climb 3,922 stairs—the same as Hawaii’s epic Stairway to Heaven. Join YMCA Haiku Stair Climb Challenge on the YMCA Detroit app now and rise to the occasion!

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