Events

Events

The YMCA of the Roses offers community events for all ages and backgrounds across Lancaster and York Counties!

Upcoming events and all their details are listed below, but feel free to reach out to your local branch or email [email protected] for more information!


AOA, OOA, SilverSneakers Potluck

Lancaster Branch
3/27/26 - 3/27/26
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Join us for Food, Fellowship, and Fun at the Active Older Adult Socials! 

AOA, OOA, Silver Sneakers, and all Senior Members.

Friday, March 27th 2026, 10am-11:30am in the Aerobics Studio

 

Let’s get social! Join YMCA members and staff for our quarterly Potluck Brunch.  Plateware and table set along with, cups and drinks, will be provided by the YMCA. Guests are encouraged to sign up to bring a dish.  Please register and share what dish you intend to bring. Bringing a dish is not required. 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/4/26 3/28/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/27/26
Register  
Closes
03/28/2026

Campfire Across America at Spring Grove YMCA

Spring Grove Branch
7/22/26 - 7/22/26
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Campfire Across America with Spring Grove YMCA

Wednesday, July 22 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Little Creek Community Park

 

Activities :

Campfire with Smores

Yard Games

Music and Dancing

Flashlight Tag @ 8:00 PM   *Bring Your Own Flashlight*

 

For further information, please contact Megan Slothour @ [email protected].



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/13/26 7/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/22/26
Register  
Closes
07/22/2026

Community Yard Sales

Shrewsbury Branch
9/12/26 - 9/12/26
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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 MemberNon-Member
1/31/24 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/12/26
9:00 am
Register  
Closes
09/12/2026

Family Paint Night

Shrewsbury Branch
5/1/26 - 8/7/26
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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

Date(s)
05/01/26
Fr - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration
Closed
08/07/26
Fr - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
Closed

Healthy Kids Day - Lampeter Strasburg

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
5/2/26 - 5/2/26
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          Healthy Kids Day at the Lampeter-Strasburg 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! FREE and Open to the Public

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10am-1pm

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:

  • 3v3 Basketball with Mr. Buckets
  • Street Hockey
  • Learn about insects with our friends from Lancaster Conservancy
  • Games
  • Community
  • Family ZUMBA
  • and MORE!

For more information, please contact our Associate Executive Director Desi Mencarini for any questions.

[email protected]



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/27/26 5/9/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/02/26
Register  
Closes
05/09/2026

Healthy Kids Day - Spring Grove YMCA

Spring Grove Branch
4/24/26 - 4/24/26
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Healthy Kids Day at Spring Grove YMCA

Join us for our Healthy Kay Day and help us celebrate what it means to be a kid while connecting with families with local resources!

Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Little Creek Community Park

 

Some of the fun planned for the day:

  • Basketball shooting contest
  • Gaga Ball
  • Pickleball
  • Crafts
  • Music and Dancing
  • Raffles
  • Food
  • Community

 

For more information, please contact Megan Slothour @ [email protected].



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/13/26 4/24/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/24/26
Register  
Closes
04/24/2026

Holiday Family Swim

Lancaster Branch
4/6/26 - 4/6/26
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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 MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/06/26
Easter Monday Family Swim - Mo - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Register  
Closes
04/06/2026

Splish, Splash, Easter Egg Bash

Shrewsbury Branch
3/28/26 - 3/28/26
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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 MemberNon-Member
1/16/26 3/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 5.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/28/26
Ages : 0-2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:15 am
Register  
Closes
03/27/2026
03/28/26
Ages: 3-5 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:35 am
Register  
Closes
03/27/2026
03/28/26
Ages: 3-5 - Sa - 9:40 am - 9:55 am
Session is Full
03/28/26
Ages: 6-8 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:15 am
Session is Full
03/28/26
Ages: 6-8 - Sa - 10:20 am - 10:35 am
Register  
Closes
03/27/2026
03/28/26
Ages: 9 and Up - Sa - 10:40 am - 10:55 am
Register  
Closes
03/27/2026

Tiki Night

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
4/19/26 - 4/19/26
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April 19 is Tiki Night!

Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA
Sunday, April 19
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for a tropical pool party at the indoor pool! Make a splash with the whole family, get swim tested, and enjoy a hot dog on us. Before you go, be sure to get your outdoor pool membership before rates increase on April 19.

Pre-registration is required.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2026 2/26/26 4/19/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/19/26
Pre-Season Pool Party! - Su - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Register