Events
The YMCA of the Roses offers events to the community for all ages and backgrounds across Lancaster and York Counties!
Upcoming events and all of their info are listed below, but feel free to reach out to your local branch or email [email protected] for more info!
Community Yard Sales
Ready to clean house?
Sign up for a spot to sell your items at our community yard sales!
Each year we host two yard sales, one indoor and one outdoor(rain or shine).
For more information, email Emma Brockwell at [email protected].
2026 Yard Sale Flyer
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/31/24 | 9/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/07/26
9:00 am
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Session is Full | |
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09/12/26
9:00 am
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Register Closes 09/12/2026 |
Family Paint Night
Bring the whole family for a FREE Paint Night at the Y!
Let the artist in you come to life as you create a masterpiece!
Available Sessions
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05/01/26
Fr - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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08/07/26
Fr - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
Healthy Kids Day - City Center
Healthy Kids Day at the City Center YMCA
Join us for our Healthy Kids Day and help us to celebrate what it means to be a kid while connecting families with local resources!
Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 11am-2pm
Please register ahead of time to speed up your entry into the event! All adults (18+) will be asked to present photo ID at entry unless they already have ID on file with our organization.
Just some of the fun planned for the day:
- Triple AAA Central Penn Driving School
- Lancaster Library Bookmobile
- Family Fun Fitness
- Plant a flower (while supplies last) from Bloombox / Second Chance Plants
- Arts & Crafts
- Food
- Games
- Community
- Join Theresa for Zumba at 10:30 a.m.!
For more information, please contact our Associate Executive Director Evan Kleinhaus for any questions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/1/26 | 2/11/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/22/26
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Registration Closed |
Holiday Family Swim
Join us on Monday, February 16th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a Family Swim.
Youth 12 & Under require a swim test wristband.
- Non-swimmers with a RED BAND require a guardian (18+) in the water within arm’s reach, and they MUST WEAR a life jacket.
- All Children under 5 who are a Yellow Band or Green Band swimmer MUST have an adult 18 & over in the water at ALL times. Children 6-12 MUST have a parent poolside.
- Yellow Band swimmers MUST stay in shallow water that is roped off
- ALL Children 6-12 MUST have a parent poolside
Next Holiday Family Swim: Monday, April 6th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Move & Groove Marathon
Join us for an afternoon of fun, movement and prizes. Come see what the Y has to offer and try out a variety of fitness classes! Open to the community
Dance the afternoon away with Cardo Dance and Line Dancing or try out Resistance Training, Pilates, Hula Hooping, Kettlebell, Group Cycle class and more!
Snacks and Prizes available throughout the day.
A class schedule is available at the Welcome Desk. Limited space available
All proceeds go towards future wellness programs.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/30/26 | 3/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/15/26
Su - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Register |
Splish, Splash, Easter Egg Bash
Join us for a fun twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt! Bring a swim suit and towel because this Easter egg hunt is in the pool! Each participant will hunt and claim their eggs and keep an eye out for the golden egg to win a special prize! Participants are required to bring their own basket for their Easter eggs. Children ages 0-5 years old and non-swimmers are required to have a parent in the water. Participants must register at the front desk prior to the event, space is limited. Open swim will be available after the egg hunt as well!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/16/26 | 3/29/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 5.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/28/26
Ages : 0-2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:15 am
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Register Closes 03/27/2026 |
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03/28/26
Ages: 3-5 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:35 am
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Register Closes 03/27/2026 |
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03/28/26
Ages: 3-5 - Sa - 9:40 am - 9:55 am
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Register Closes 03/27/2026 |
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03/28/26
Ages: 6-8 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 03/27/2026 |
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03/28/26
Ages: 6-8 - Sa - 10:20 am - 10:35 am
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Register Closes 03/27/2026 |
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03/28/26
Ages: 9 and Up - Sa - 10:40 am - 10:55 am
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Register Closes 03/27/2026 |
Splish, Splash, Easter Egg Bash
Join us for a fun twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt! Bring a swim suit and towel because this Easter egg hunt is in the pool! Each participant will hunt and claim their eggs and keep an eye out for the golden egg to win a special prize! Participants are required to bring their own basket for their Easter eggs. Children ages 0-5 years old and non-swimmers are required to have a parent in the water. Participants must register at the front desk prior to the event, space is limited. Open swim will be available after the egg hunt as well!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/16/26 | 3/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 5.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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03/21/26
ages: 0-2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:20 am
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$5 |
Register Closes 03/21/2026 |
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03/21/26
ages: 3-5 - Sa - 9:30 am - 9:50 am
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$5 |
Register Closes 03/21/2026 |
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03/21/26
ages: 6-8 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:20 am
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$5 |
Register Closes 03/21/2026 |
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03/21/26
ages: 9 and up - Sa - 10:30 am - 10:50 am
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$5 |
Register Closes 03/21/2026 |
Splish, Splash Easter Egg Bash
Join us for a fun twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt! Bring a swimsuit and towel because this Easter egg hunt is in the pool! Each participant will hunt and claim their eggs. And watch for the golden egg to win a special prize! We ask the children to return the eggs they find in the pool. Bring your own bucket/basket to collect eggs.
*Children ages 6 months to 5 years old and non-swimmers MUST have a parent in the water.
Ages 6 months-2 years old – 12:00-12:15 pm
Ages 3-5 years old – 12:30-12:45 pm
Ages 6-8 years old –1:00-1:15 pm
Ages 9-13 years old –1:30-1:45 pm
Please join us after the egg hunt for family swim time until 3:00 pm.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/26 | 3/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 5.00 |
