Keene Family YMCA

10/10/2026

🎃🎃 PUMPKIN MANIA IS BACK! 🎃🎃

Get ready for a night of fall fun at the Y! Join us Friday, October 30, for our annual Pumpkin Mania Family Fun Night! From pumpkin-themed activities in the gym to a pumpkin toss in the pool (yes, really! 🎃💦), there’s plenty of fun for the whole family. Bring a pumpkin to toss, then stick around to carve it afterward!

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!

💚 Family Members: FREE | Members: $10 | Guests: $25

Bring your family, embrace the fall fun, and make some pumpkin-sized memories with us! We can’t wait to see you there!

10/09/2026

The holiday season is just around the corner, and our Giving Tree is getting ready to bring a little extra joy to local families! Each year, this special initiative connects families who could use some extra support with caring community members who donate holiday gifts and essentials.

If making ends meet is a challenge this year, please know that you’re not alone. We’re here for you, and we welcome you to apply for assistance through our Giving Tree program.

Applications are available at our Welcome Center or online at https://keeneymca.org/giving-tree/. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Welcome Center or emailed.

The deadline to apply is October 23, 2026. Gifts will be distributed by December 18.

The holidays are brighter when we look out for one another. We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up for its neighbors, helping make the season a little more joyful for local families.

10/08/2026

Healthy families = healthy communities! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🏘️

Join us at the Keene Family YMCA for fun ways to move, eat well, and connect as a family. Big or small, the healthy habits you build as a family last a lifetime.

What’s your family’s favorite healthy habit? Share it in the comments and inspire other families during !

10/08/2026

💃 A night of dancing, good company & a little fun! 🕺

Our next Ballroom Dancing Social is coming up—and it’s FREE for YMCA Family Members! 🎉

Whether you’re a seasoned social dancer or just enjoy getting out on the dance floor, this is a casual, low-pressure evening to move, mingle and have a good time. No need to be perfect, and no need to bring a partner. Just come ready to enjoy the evening! We’ll have light refreshments, too.

📅 NEW DATE: Friday, October 16 | 6:30 PM

Please note: This event was originally scheduled for October 9 and has been moved to October 16.

Grab a friend, put on your dancing shoes and join us! ✨

10/08/2026

🎶 A night of live music. A beautiful setting. A great cause.

If you love discovering talented singer-songwriters, you’ll want to hear this one.

Join us Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM at Stonewall Farm for an evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Dave Nachmanoff.

Dave has released a dozen albums, toured alongside some of the biggest names in music, and brings together thoughtful songwriting, beautiful guitar playing, and a healthy dose of fun. He’s also a Ph.D. in philosophy—so yes, there may be a little something to think about between songs. 😉

Best of all, this is a benefit concert for Monadnock DEIB Coalition so your evening of great music can help support a good cause, too.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today! A suggested donation of $25/person will be welcomed at the event, or you can donate online ahead of time.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕖 7 PM
📍 Stonewall Farm
✅ Tickets available at https://davenach.com/shows

Don’t wait until the last minute to discover your new favorite singer-songwriter. Grab your tickets and join us for a special night of music at Stonewall Farm!

10/06/2026

Got some extra holiday cards kicking around? Help us send holiday cheer to our troops!

We’re collecting new, unused holiday cards to share with members of our military serving away from home.

Have extra cards you won’t use? Donate them to the Y!

📬 Drop off your cards at the Welcome Center.

Then, later this holiday season, we’ll set up a Holiday Cards for Our Troops station in the lobby, where you can pick up a card, write a message of thanks, and send a little holiday cheer to someone serving far from home.

❤️ New cards only • Please leave them blank inside

Let’s fill the mailbox with gratitude this holiday season!

10/05/2026

Congrats to all of the runners and hikers who completed the Fall Foliage Trail Races yesterday! We couldn’t have asked for a better day. The sky was clear and the air was crisp - a perfect day to be out on the trails.

We had some FAST times! 3 out of our four course records were broken.

Yes… our little race is old enough now to be talking course records. 🥰

Benjamin Benally ran the 5K in 19:13! The first time anyone has run sub-20, and a full 3 minutes and 27 seconds faster than the previous record.

The men’s 10k record also fell with Marty Nelligan crossing the line in a blazing fast 40:59 - 2 minutes and 47 seconds faster than the previous record.

Heather Bemis put in a stellar performance with her finishing time of 45:16 in the women’s 10k, shaving 3 minutes and 24 seconds off of her winning time in 2024, and besting the women’s 10k course record by 1 minute and 3 seconds.

A special shout out to our women’s 5k winner too! Amelia Serth is our youngest 5k female winner ever at 14 years old. She ran a solid race, finishing in 34:13.

Well done everyone! Full results are up on the website. 🔥

10/05/2026

Quick reminder for all you middle school parents out there... MYC's next Safe Sitter class is on October 12th here at the Y! Space is limited, so sign them up today!

Join us next Monday for Safe Sitter! This class is designed to teach your middle schooler how to stay safe while being home, watching younger siblings, and babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice skills like choke rescue. Our next class is on Monday, October 12th from 9am-1:30pm and will be held at the Keene Family YMCA. Register your 6th-8th grader today for Safe Sitter as space is limited!

10/02/2026

The Big Little Things Place. 🤸💛

Where a little climb feels like a BIG accomplishment.
Where wobbles turn into confidence.
Where “I did it!” is worth celebrating.

At the Y, gymnastics gives little ones a place to move, explore, play and grow—with caring coaches and caregivers right there cheering them on.

✨ Toddler Gymnastics | Ages 1–3
✨ Family Gymnastics | Walking–5
✨ Tiny Tumblers | Ages 3–4
✨ Three All Me! | Age 3

From first rolls to first moments of independence, there’s a class for your little one’s next big little step.

Find your class and get moving! 🤸

👉 https://tinyurl.com/KFY-Gymnastics