YMCA of Delaware

ChristianaCare Mobile Health Services Van
2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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!

Coffee With Membership
2025-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Middletown YMCA, 202 E. Cochran St, Middletown, DE, 19709, United States
Stop by the lobby for a fresh cup of coffee, courtesy of our friends at Café 10:31.

We’d love to chat, hear your ideas, and connect with you, one cup at a time!

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.

Teen Night
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us for a FREE evening of cool activities and a time to make awesome friends!
We’ve got something special for everyone.
All teens must be picked up promptly at 8 p.m.

Dover Y Cardboard Boat Regatta
2025-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Dover YMCA, 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19901
Join us in making a splash at the Dover YMCA’s Cardboard Boat Regatta! Families will engineer boats using only cardboard and duct tape, then paddle the length of our pool in a thrilling race. This event fosters family togetherness and STEM-based learning, with at-home activities leading up to the big day. Event proceeds help fund the Water Wise program, aimed at preventing drowning and equipping children with essential water safety skills.
Register Today!
This event is open to the community. Registration is donation based with recommended $50 team entry.
*Spaces are limited, registrations by November 12th preferred.

What is a Boat Regatta?
Using only cardboard and duct tape, families will build a boat to paddle the length of the Dover Y Pool! They will be provided at home activities to foster family togetherness and STEM based learning. On Race Day, we will host activities and information tables throughout the facility, with the feature races!
To find a full list of rules for the Dover YMCA Cardboard Boat Regatta, click here.
Resources and community information featuring water safety information
will be available as we fundraise for free community Water Safety programs.

Prizes! Excitement! Suspense!
(Will it float?)
5 prize categories:

Best Design: colorful, fun, has a name, etc
1st place in heat
Champion in final heat
Davey Jones Locker
Most Spirit (overall theme)

Proceeds from the Regatta will benefit the Y’s Water Wise program, which is dedicated to preventing drowning by offering free water safety lessons to children ages 3-17. Water Wise equips kids with critical skills to stay safe in and around water.

After Party

Join the Dover YMCA for the Regatta After Party presented by Rail Haus!
When the boat race is done, we continue the fun at Rail Haus starting at 7 p.m.
Come celebrate the community, the Regatta, and the 2 year anniversary of Rail Haus!
We’ll have:

50/50
Raffles
And so much more!

Brandywine Social Club: Activity Night
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Join us at the Brandywine Hundred Library for an activity and some lively conversation!
Paratransit 8 p.m.
Eat dinner before you come. Snack provided

FREE Nutrition Seminar: Balancing Your Macronutrients
2025-11-11 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us in our Lobby as Christiana Care will be presenting a nutrition seminar highlighting how to balance your macronutrients.
Registration required, register here!
You won’t want to miss it!

Diabetes Awareness Month: Know Your Risk Level
2025-11-11 | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Stop by our Lobby to chat with Peter Campbell from our Community Health Department to see if you are at risk for Type II Diabetes.

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.

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!

Brandywine Social Club: Planning Meeting
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Join us for our planning meeting at the Brandywine Y!
We will be making Snowman Soup for Stockings for Soldiers!
Paratransit 8 p.m.
Pizza will be provided.

Vaccine Clinic
2025-11-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-04 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
*Open to the community!*
Stop by the Brandywine YMCA for our Vaccine Clinic. The clinic is for Ages 3 and up.
Please bring photo ID and insurance cards/Medicare cards to the clinic.

COVID/Boosters
Flu A & Flu B
RSV 60+

*** Covid Vaccine Options: Moderna and Pfizer (available to anyone 18 and up without a prescription)
Medicare Part D – $0 Copay
Sponsored by Giant Pharmacy

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.

Cardboard Boat Regatta (member only event)
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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.

Project Comfort’s Blanket Drive
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-28 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
We’re collecting *NEW*, plush, and colorful throw blankets in our Lobby to share with seniors this season.
Project Comfort, a nonprofit that delivers warmth and connection to seniors facing isolation.
Each donated blanket is hand-delivered to nursing home residents along with a homemade card to brighten their day!

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!

Downtown YMCA Fall Festival
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Walnut Street YMCA, 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Free and Open to the Community.

Join us at the Walnut Street YMCA for our Fall Festival!

We’ll have a Trunk or treat, Crafts, a Bounce House, and so much more!

Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Games and Socializing!
Come play Rummikub, cards, and Bunco while making new friends! Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share. The event is hosted by Stefanie Bowden and takes place in the Teen Center.
Event Details:

When: Last Wednesday of each month at 1 PM
Where: Brandywine YMCA Teen Center

Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie at the AOA Social Club!

Young at Heart Social Club
2025-10-27 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Middletown YMCA, 202 E. Cochran St, Middletown, DE, 19709, United States
AOA Social Club: Connect and Share!
Members, join us for a fun and engaging social gathering with fellow members. Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share. The event is hosted by Silvana in the Studio.
Event Details:

When: Last Monday of each month, 12:30 p.m.
Where: The STEM Room

For more information and monthly updates, check with the front desk.
Don’t miss out on the chance to connect and socialize at the AOA Social Club!

Brew & Bites
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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.

Western Family YMCA Fall Festival
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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!

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat - Sponsored by AARP of Delaware
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA
Sponsored by: AARP of Delaware
Join us for a Spooktacular Fall Festival at Bear-Glasgow Y!🎃🍁
REGISTER HERE!
Bring the whole family to the Bear-Glasgow Y for treats, games, and more! Join us for a fun-filled day that’s FREE and OPEN to the community. 🎉 Registration required.
Event Details:
📅 Fall Festival: 11am – 3pm
🚗 Trunk or Treat: 11am – 1pm
Enjoy:
– 🏰 Inflatables
– 🏓 Yard Games
– 🎶 DJ with Live Music
– 🎨 Arts and Crafts
– 🏆 Costume Contest
– And More!
Don’t miss out on the fun! We can’t wait to see you there! 👻🎊
Interested in being a vendor, hosting a Trunk, or a being a volunteer? Register HERE.

Middletown Family YMCA Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Middletown YMCA, 202 E. Cochran St, Middletown, DE, 19709, United States
Join the Middletown Family Y as we host our annual Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat!
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
We’ll have:

Trunk or Treat
Arts and Crafts
Tattoos
Bounce Houses
Inflatable Slide
Inflatable Games
Food Trucks
And so much more!

Brandywine YMCA Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Free to the community, no registration needed.

Join the Brandywine YMCA for a night filled with family fun to get in the spooky spirit!

We’ll have:

Music
Games
Crafts
Free Scholastic Book Fair
Food Trucks
Trunk or Treat
And more!

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.

2025 Sussex County YMCA Family Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
2025-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Sussex YMCA, 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971, United States
The official kick-off to Sea Witch is back for another year of spooky fun! We invite everyone to join the YMCA’s Rehoboth Beach Family Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat.
Pick a pumpkin from our patch, make your way through the haunted tunnel, and grab some candy at our Trunk or Treat.
This Sussex County, DE event offers family-friendly Halloween excitement–-all ages are welcome.
This event is open to the community!

2025 Dover YMCA Family Fall Fest and Trick-or-Treat Trail
2025-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Dover YMCA, 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19901
FREE and OPEN to the community.
Perfect for families with children of all ages. Costumes encouraged.
Join the YMCA for one of the most exciting community Halloween events in Dover, DE. Perfect for families with children of all ages — costumes encouraged!
This fall festival offers a safe and engaging Dover trick or treat event, along with other seasonal entertainment.
We’ll have:

Trick or Treat Trail
Photo opportunities at every station
Halloween crafts
Tons of activities
And so much more!

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!
