YMCA of Delaware

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo
2025-08-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

Outdoor Pool: Yard Games
2025-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor yard games! Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy cornhole, badminton and more!

Outdoor Pool: Thirsty Thursday
2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Enjoy a FREE beverage by the pool!
*One per person.

Outdoor Pool: Freeze Pop Friday
2025-08-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Cool off with a free Freeze Pop!
*One per person.

Outdoor Pool: Music Night
2025-08-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Rock the night away as you enjoy music from various genres each week!

Dress Like A Superhero Day
2025-08-15 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Calling all heroes! Join us for Dress Like a Superhero Day at the Y!
Whether you’re inspired by classic comic book legends, everyday heroes, or your own creative superhero, we invite all members and staff to show off their superpowers by dressing as their favorite superhero.
Whether you wear a full costume or just a superhero T-shirt, this is a day to celebrate the heroes within us all. Come ready to move, inspire, and have fun—because at the Y, every hero belongs!
Don’t forget to check out our special superhero workout classes!

Grandparents Day
2025-09-05 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
This Grandparents Day, the YMCA of Delaware invites all grandparents and their grandkids to enjoy a special day together—on us! All grandparents are welcome to visit any YMCA of Delaware branch for free, and they can bring their grandkids along for free, too!
Enjoy quality time together while staying active—swim in the pool, shoot some hoops, take a group fitness class, or simply explore all that the Y has to offer. It’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories, have fun, and celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Come celebrate Grandparents Day with us! We can’t wait to see you at the Y.

Healthy Aging Week: Try the Y for Free
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-29 | YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA is committed to helping our community members stay healthy as they age. Healthy living is the key to healthy aging. Developing and maintaining healthy aging practices throughout life contributes to greater resilience and opportunities to thrive at every stage – from infancy through older adulthood.
All Active Older Adults (55+ years) are welcome try any YMCA of Delaware location for free September 22-29. Just stop in, present your ID and get started!

Program Registration: Fall 2 Aquatics & Winter Sports Leagues
2025-09-29 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Member registration for YMCA of Delaware Fall 2 Aquatics and Winter Sports Leagues!
Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

Spirit Week: Bring A Friend For FREE!
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-10 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
We’ve got spirit, yes we do!
We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you?
Stop by any YMCA of Delaware location this week, and bring a friend FOR FREE to participate in one of our special dance classes, swim in the indoor pool, or check out our state-of-the-art fitness centers!
We can’t wait to see you at the Y!

Les Mills Launch Weekend
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Get ready to turn up the energy! Join us for our Les Mills Quarterly Launch where you’ll experience brand-new moves, fresh music, and powerful workouts that will leave you feeling strong and inspired.
From BODYPUMP to BODYCOMBAT and more, this is your chance to try the latest releases and sweat it out with our amazing instructors and community.
Don’t miss this chance to be the first to experience what’s new—mark your calendar for October 11–12.

National Apple Day
2025-10-21 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Stop by the Y and make sure you grab a free apple to help fuel your workout or a post-workout snack!

Walnut Street YMCA 85th Anniversary Celebration
2025-10-24 17:30 - 22:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Celebrate 85 years of impact at the Walnut Street YMCA! Join us for an inspiring evening honoring our legacy of community, resilience, and service in Wilmington and beyond.
The night will feature moving stories, special guest speakers, tributes to community leaders, and a look ahead at the Y’s vision for the future. Whether you’ve been part of our journey for decades or are just joining the mission, this is your chance to celebrate, connect, and make a difference.
Reserve your seat today and help shape a stronger, more equitable future — together.

Halloween
2025-10-31 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Spend some time at the Y this Halloween and showcase your best costume!
We’ll have a contest for the best dressed in the lobby!

2025 Canned Food & Clothing Drive
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-21 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
The YMCA of Delaware is calling on the community to come together this fall to support families in need through its annual Canned Food and Clothing Drive, running from November 3 through November 21 at all Y locations statewide.
Community members are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items and winter clothing to help neighbors facing hunger and hardship as colder months approach. Donations will benefit local organizations that provide essential resources to Delawareans, including the Y Mission Market at the Central YMCA and local partner agencies.
How to Participate
As part of this community initiative, the YMCA of Delaware is collecting:

Nonperishable Food: Pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, canned tuna, soups, and other shelf-stable items.
Winter Clothing: Coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and other cold-weather essentials.

Added Incentives to Give
To thank participants for their generosity, the Y is offering special promotions:

YMCA Members: Donate five or more items and be entered into a raffle for a free one-year YMCA membership.
Non-Members: Donate five or more items and have your joiner fee waived (up to $100) when you join during the drive.
New Members Who Join During the Drive: Will also be entered into the membership raffle.

All YMCA of Delaware branches are collecting items during regular operating hours.

Football Jersey Day
2025-11-07 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite football team’s jersey!
