YMCA of Western Stark County

10/10/2026

🍂🥾 Fresh air, fall colors, and a little adventure are calling!

Join our YMCA Trail Trekkers for a fun, family-friendly walk through two beautiful local parks! We’ll slow down, look a little closer, and discover the trees, plants, wildlife, sounds, and signs of the season all around us. 🌳🍁🐾

We’ll even have a nature scavenger hunt to make exploring extra fun for kids and grown-ups!

🌿 Bring your family. Bring a friend. Bring your curiosity.
💚 No fee — everyone is welcome!

Our first adventure is Saturday, October 24 at John Glenn Grove in Navarre.

👉 Registration is required. Even though the walks are free, we ask that everyone register so we know how many Trail Trekkers to expect!

Come wander with us! 🍂🥾🌲

Register at the Welcome Center or here:
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG27282

10/08/2026

🍂 October is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive at the Massillon Family YMCA!

Our Healthy Aging programs are designed for adults 50+ — and you do not need to be a YMCA member to participate!

🚌 October 16 | 11 AM
Lunch & Learn: Let’s Ride SARTA!
Learn how to confidently navigate public transportation and discover how SARTA can help you stay connected and independent.

🏡 October 20 | 11 AM
Staying Safe & Independent at Home
Join Rising Star Home Healthcare for a helpful conversation about resources that can make living safely and comfortably at home easier.

🍽️ Lunch is provided at both events!
💚 FREE & open to everyone 50+

Space and lunch counts matter, so please RSVP by the deadlines listed

📞 Register at 330-837-5116, stop by the Massillon Family YMCA Welcome Center or register online https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG31181
Come for the information. Stay for the conversation and connection! 💙

10/07/2026

🎃 PUMPKIN SPLASH IS BACK — WITH TWO EVENTS! 🎃

Hop in the pool to grab your pumpkin, then stay for a movie, snacks & pumpkin decorating!

📍 Massillon Family YMCA
Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM–1:30 PM

📍 Towpath Trail YMCA
Saturday, October 17 | Noon–2:30 PM

Members: $5/person • $20/family
Non-Members: $10/person • $40/family

🎃 Registration required! Register online or at the Welcome Center.
Come make a splash and take home a pumpkin! 🧡

Register: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG34951

10/06/2026

💦 A clean pool starts with all of us!

A HUGE thank you to our amazing Aquatics Team for all the hard work they put into keeping our pool clean, safe, and ready for you!

Help us keep it that way: Please shower before entering the pool—every swim, every time. 🚿🏊

Thank you for doing your part! 💦

09/29/2026

🤸 Ready to flip, tumble, and take your skills to the next level?

Join us for our Gymnastics Clinic this Saturday, October 3 from 12:30–3:30 PM!

Open to ages 6+ and ALL skill levels.

✨ Space is limited, so register today at the Welcome Center, call 330-837-5116, or online: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG11376

09/28/2026

WINTER INDOOR PLAYGROUND IS BACK!

Cold outside? Come play inside! 🛝

Join us at the Towpath Trail YMCA for our FREE Winter Indoor Playground, designed for children ages 1–6 and their parents or caregivers.

📅 Fridays:
October 2, 16, 23 & 30
November 6, 13 & 20

⏰ 10:30 AM–Noon

📍 YMCA of Western Stark County

💙 FREE for members AND non-members!

Bring the little ones to run, play, explore, and burn off some of that seemingly endless kid energy, all while parents and caregivers have a chance to connect with others in the community.

No Y membership required. Everyone is welcome!

Indoor Playground will be closed if Fairless Schools are closed.

09/25/2026

🎃 PUMPKIN SPLASH IS BACK! 🎃

Why pick your pumpkin from a patch when you can pick it from the POOL?! 🏊‍♀️🎃

Join us for one of TWO Pumpkin Splash events! Jump in, make a splash, choose your pumpkin from the pool, and then decorate it to take home. It’s a fun fall tradition the whole family can enjoy!

🍂 Two locations. Two dates. Twice the pumpkin fun!

🎃 Saturday, October 10 | Massillon Family YMCA
🎃 Saturday, October 17 | Towpath Trail YMCA

Space is limited and registration is required, so don’t wait to save your spot!

Come make some fall memories with us at the Y! 🧡

Register here: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG14693

09/24/2026

🍂🥾 Grab your family, bring a friend, and hit the trail with us!

Join YMCA Trail Trekkers: Family, Friends & Foliage, a FREE fall walking series designed to help you slow down, explore, and enjoy the incredible nature right in our own backyard.

Along the way, we’ll explore the trees, plants, and wildlife around us—with a fun scavenger hunt to keep everyone looking, learning, and discovering together. 🌳🍁

Our fall adventures are:

📍 Saturday, October 24 | 9–11 AM
John Glenn Grove, Navarre
Meet at the Welcome Sign

📍 Saturday, November 14 | 9–11 AM
Norma Johnson Center, Dover
Meet at the Big Red Barn

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages are welcome!
💚 No fee—everyone is welcome!
📝 Registration is required online or at the YMCA Welcome Center.
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG27282

09/24/2026

🏃‍♀️🔴 KICK. RUN. LAUGH. REPEAT!

Youth Kickball is coming to the Towpath Trail YMCA this October! This is a great way for kids ages 8–14 to get moving, build confidence, develop athletic skills, practice teamwork and good sportsmanship—and most importantly, have FUN!

📅 October 5–21
⏰ Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:15–6:15 PM
👟 Ages 8–14
💲 Members: $24 | Non-Members: $48

No need to be a kickball pro—just come ready to play, make some friends, and have a great time!

📲 Register today! Scan the QR code, click the link or sign up in person!
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG37562

09/14/2026

🔥 Ready to make your move? Join the YMCA with a **$0 activation fee** for a limited time!

Choose the membership that works for you: **Western Stark** or **All of Stark County (Regional)**. Enjoy fitness, wellness, programs, and a welcoming community, all in one place. 💪❤️

We also offer income-based pricing, available discounts, and financial assistance to help make YMCA membership more accessible.

⏰ Offer ends September 20. Join online at WestStarkY.org/membership or stop by the Y to join in person.

09/06/2026

LIFEGUARDS AREN’T JUST FOR SUMMER!

Pools are open year-round—and that means lifeguards are needed year-round, too!

Whether you’re looking for your first job, want a flexible position that works around school or another job, or simply want to learn skills that can literally save a life, Lifeguard Certification is a great place to start.

Join us at the Massillon Family YMCA for American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training!

📅 September 18–20
📍 Massillon Family YMCA
💲 $220 Members | $230 Nonmembers

Training includes:
✅ Lifeguarding
✅ CPR for the Professional Rescuer
✅ AED
✅ First Aid
✅ American Red Cross Certification — valid for 2 years

A mandatory swim pretest and online coursework are required before training begins.

And remember—summer may be ending, but the need for great lifeguards isn’t! 🛟

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to register today!
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG11649

Questions? Call DeeDee at 330.879.0800

09/06/2026

In recognition of Labor Day, the Massillon Family YMCA and Towpath Trail YMCA will be closed on Monday, September 7.

We celebrate the hard work and dedication of the people who help make our communities stronger every day.

We hope our members, staff, volunteers, and neighbors enjoy a safe, relaxing Labor Day with family and friends!

Thank you for being part of our Y family!

09/04/2026

TWO FUN MORNINGS. ONE GREAT YMCA COMMUNITY!

Our Massillon Family YMCA Healthy Aging Group has TWO special events coming up at the Massillon Family YMCA—and we’d love to have you join us!

♠️♥️ EUCHRE POP-UP ♣️♦️

📅 Tuesday, September 8 | 10:00 AM

The Summer Picnic

Has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

And remember—Healthy Aging events are open to EVERYONE age 55+! No YMCA membership is required to participate.
Come to one or join us for both! These events are all about staying active, making friends, sharing some laughs, and staying connected to your community.

📲 Please register online or call the Massillon Family YMCA at 330-837-5116 to secure your spot.

https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2160/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG46043

09/03/2026

😳 WAIT… HOW DID HE DO THAT?!

We’ve watched it. We’ve replayed it. We still have questions.

Come see Rick Smith Jr. LIVE TONIGHT at the Lions Lincoln Theatre and try to figure it out for yourself!

🎟️ JUST $5 PER PERSON — tickets available at the door!
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🪄 Show starts at 7:00 PM

Grab the kids. Grab your friends. Grab that one person who insists, “I know how he did it.” 👀😂

Come enjoy an affordable night of family fun with your YMCA community!

Tonight. $5. Live magic. Be there!

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09/03/2026

🎩🃏 IT’S NOT TOO LATE! JOIN US TONIGHT!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of magic, incredible card-throwing skills, and family fun as the YMCA of Western Stark County welcomes Rick Smith Jr. to the Lions Lincoln Theatre!

📅 TONIGHT – Thursday, September 3
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎭 Show starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets are just $5 per person — and will be available at the door!

Bring the whole family and join us for a fun night in our community. We’d love to see you there!

See you tonight at the Lincoln Theatre! 🃏

08/27/2026

🏀 GYMNASIUM CLOSURE REMINDER

The Massillon Family YMCA Gymnasium will be closed August 24–30 for annual floor maintenance. The gym will reopen Monday, August 31.

Good news — the Towpath Trail YMCA Gymnasium will remain OPEN as usual during this time! Massillon members are welcome to use the Towpath Trail gym while ours gets a little TLC.

We appreciate your patience while we keep our facilities looking and performing their best!

08/26/2026

Looking for an affordable way to make family memories? This is it! Rick Smith Jr. is bringing an evening of MAGIC, LAUGHTER & WOW! to the Lions Lincoln Theatre in downtown Massillon!

🔥 Known for his incredible sleight of hand, jaw-dropping card throwing, audience participation, and family-friendly comedy, Rick Smith Jr. has amazed audiences around the world and appeared on The Tonight Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and America’s Got Talent!

🎟️ Thursday, September 3, 2026
📍 Lions Lincoln Theatre
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM
💲 Just $5 per ticket!

🌟 What a great way to introduce your family to the fun of live performances—right in a beautiful historic theater—for LESS than the cost of a movie ticket!

And your night out does even more good: every ticket purchased helps support YMCA Child Care programs. ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are available NOW at the Welcome Centers at both YMCA branches or call 330.837.5116 or click on the first comment and follow the link to purchase online!

Bring the kids. Invite the grandparents. Grab your friends. For just $5, you can give your family an experience they’ll be talking about long after the curtain closes!

🎩 Rick Smith Jr. — One Night Only — September 3rd!

Don’t wait—get your tickets before they’re gone!

08/15/2026

08/05/2026

From all of us in the Tuesday YMCA Day Camp Walking Club... thank you! 💙

Thank you to everyone in our community who walked with us this summer! You helped make our Tuesdays so much fun!

We hope to see you again next summer!