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.

Les Mills Launch Party - Western Themed
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Giddy up and get ready to move! Join us for Les Mills Launch Weekend at the Western Family YMCA as we roll out the newest releases of your favorite programs – all with a Western twist.
Wear your cowboy hats, boots, and bandanas, and bring your best energy to the studio!
Saturday, October 11

8:00-8:50am – BODYPUMP
9:00-10:00am – BODYCOMBAT
10:00-10:45am – LES MILLS DANCE
11:00-11:45am – BODYBALANCE

Sunday, October 12

8:15-9:00am – BODYSTEP
9:15-10:05am – BODYPUMP
10:15-11:15am – BODYCOMBAT
11:30-12:00pm – LES MILLS SPRINT

Grab your gear, bring a friend, and experience the power of fitness, community, and fun – Western Style! Must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. Don’t forget to download and check YMCA360 app to view class and event details and start earning points!

Outdoor Bootcamp Pop-Up
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
We’re bringing the heat back outside!
Join us for a pop-up Outdoor Bootcamp on the fields behind the Western Family YMCA at 9:30 a.m.
Get ready to sweat, push your limits, and have fun in the fresh air with this high-energy workout. Don’t miss your chance to take your training outdoors—one day only!

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!

ChristianaCare Mobile Health Services Van
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Stop by the ChristianaCare Mobile Health Services Van in our parking lot for:

Vision Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Virtual Visits
Connection to Primary Care
And More!

Western Family YMCA Fall Festival
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at Trunk or Treat in the Bubble Pool Parking lot!
Bring the whole family for a night filled with decorated trunks, spooky crafts, bounce house fun, food trucks, games, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season—safe, festive, and fun for all ages. Don’t miss this fang-tastic family night out!
Food trucks:

We Aim to Cheese
Gastro Graffiti
Donut NV

Interested in being a vendor or decorating a trunk?
Click here to participate!
CANDY DONATIONS:
We’re stocking up for a sweet night at Trunk or Treat! Candy donations are welcome—just drop them off at the Western Y branch and help us make the night extra fun for all the kiddos!

Brew & Bites
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Sweat, then snacks? Yes, please! Swing by the lobby for some post-workout breakfast bites—or skip the sweat and just come for the coffee.
We won’t judge.

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!

Cardboard Boat Regatta (member only event)
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Build it. Race it. Hope it Floats!
Be part of Western’s FIRST-EVER Family Cardboard Regatta on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1–3 PM at the Indoor Pool! Get ready for a splash-tacular challenge where creativity meets competition! Gather your family and build your very own boat using only:

Cardboard
Duct tape
ONE pool noodle

That’s it! Use these materials to design your masterpiece, then bring it to the Western Y to see if your creation will float, sink, or steal the show!
Spots are limited – register today!
Register Now!

Awards & Bragging Rights for:

The Unsinkable Award – For the boat that stays afloat the longest
Speed Racer Award – For the fastest boat across the pool
Titanic Award – For the most spectacular (and entertaining) sink
Smooth Sailing Award – For the steadiest and most graceful ride
Best in Show – Overall favorite boat voted by staff/judges
Most Creative Design – For the most unique and imaginative concept
Barely Afloat Award – For the boat that almost made it
Fashionably Soggy Award – For the team that rocks the wet look

It’s all about teamwork, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this first-ever Western tradition!

Here’s why your family will love it:

Build your boat and paddle together—just cardboard, duct tape, and one aqua noodle!
Laugh, cheer, and paddle your way across the pool.
Create unforgettable memories (and maybe a few epic splashes).
Be part of a first-time tradition at Western!

Members: REGISTER HERE TO PARTICIPATE.

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.

Brew & Bites
2025-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Stop by the Lobby and fuel up with light morning snack.

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!

Pancakes with Santa!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Join us in the Western Family YMCA Lobby as something NEW & SWEET is coming this year!
We’re flipping the fun with Pancakes with Santa! Bring your family and enjoy a cozy morning filled with fluffy pancakes, fun toppings, and holiday cheer.
Stop by the Western Y and make some sweet memories together — it’s a fun new twist you won’t want to miss!

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!
