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 UTC | 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!

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
This Veterans Day, the YMCA of Delaware proudly honors and thanks those who have served our country. As a token of our appreciation, we invite all veterans to enjoy a complimentary healthy continental-style breakfast in the lobby of our Y locations.
Join us as we recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our service members with a warm welcome, great company, and a nutritious start to the day.

Winter Program Registration
2025-11-17 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Members: It’s time to sign up for winter sports, enrichment, small group training, and SO MUCH MORE!
Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

Turkey Burn
2025-11-28 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Let’s get ready to work off that turkey!
Join us for our post-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn classes, check our schedules for the best fit for you!
Members: Bring a friend for FREE!

Hot Cocoa Day
2025-12-12 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Come warm up from the cold with a FREE cut of hot cocoa in the lobby!

National Ugly Sweater Day
2025-12-19 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
The holidays are upon us!
Let’s get in the spirit of the season and wear our ugly holiday sweaters!
Make sure you showcase your sweater in the lobby. We’ll have special prizes for the best dressed!
