Thanksgiving and Fall Happenings
Get ready for a season of gratitude and giving at the Y! YMCAs across San Diego County are bringing families and communities together with a variety of Thanksgiving events and activities for all ages. From festive fall celebrations and potlucks to autumn crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the events below and join the fun today!
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Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA | Friendsgiving Drums Alive (Nov 19)
Friendsgiving Drums Alive
Thursday, November 19 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Celebrate the season of gratitude with a Friendsgiving Drums Alive workout! Gather your friends for an energizing, music-filled experience that combines rhythm, movement and fun using stability balls and drumsticks provided. Get your heart pumping, your mind moving and your spirits lifted in this unique full-body workout.
All fitness levels are welcome, and no experience is necessary! Open to members and participants alike — just bring your friends, positive energy and grateful heart.
Suggested Donation: $20
For questions or more information, please contact Alexis Kramer at akramer@ymcasd.org.
Dan Mckinney Family YMCA | Friendsgiving Potluck (Nov 20)
Friendsgiving Potluck
Friday, November 20 | 11:30am-1:00pm | Community Rooms 1 & 2
Join us for our annual Friendsgiving celebration! This is a potluck-style event, so we kindly ask that all participants bring a dish to share with the group. Whether it’s your favorite holiday recipe or a store-bought treat, everything is welcome and appreciated!
Come ready to enjoy good food, great company and a warm sense of community. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!
Please RSVP at the front desk to let us know what you’re bringing.
For questions or more information, please contact Geraldine Cui at gcui@ymcasd.org.
Border View Family YMCA | Wobble before you gobble zumba party (Nov 21)
Wobble Before you gobble Zumba Party
Saturday, November 21 | 10:30am-12:30pm
Get ready to shake, sweat and give back before the Thanksgiving feast! Join our Border View Family YMCA Zumba instructors for a high-energy, neon-inspired dance party filled with music, movement, laughter and community spirit!
This isn’t just a dance party — it’s an opportunity to make a difference! All proceeds from our Wobble Before You Gobble fundraiser will support the YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign, helping provide access to life-changing programs and services for youth, families and seniors in our community.
Suggested Donation: $20 per person or $35 for two people
For questions or more information, please contact Jennifer Estrada at jestrada2@ymcasd.org.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA | Gratitude Gathering (Nov 17), Rest & Reset (Nov 26)
Gratitude Gathering
Tuesday, November 17 | 12:30-1:30pm | Patio
This November, let’s gather and celebrate the little things that bring us joy and gratitude! Bring a charcuterie board to share , whether it’s sweet, savory, healthy or something uniquely your own. We’ll bring all our boards together to enjoy a variety of delicious creations and connect with one another.
Please sign up at the front desk to participate.
For questions or more information, please contact gshorten@ymcasd.org.
Thanksgiving rest and reset
Thursday, November 26 | 8:00am-9:15am | Multipurpose Room
Start Thanksgiving morning with Rest & Reset, a restorative experience designed to help you slow down, release tension and make space for rest and gratitude. Through gentle movement, relaxation and the soothing sounds of therapeutic instruments, participants will have an opportunity to pause, recharge and reconnect with themselves.
All proceeds go directly to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, helping provide financial assistance so individuals and families in our community can access YMCA programs and services.
Cost: $15 | Ages: 13+
For questions or more information, please contact gshorten@ymcasd.org.
YMCA Camp Marston | Thanksgiving Family Camp (November 27-29)
Thanksgiving Family CAmp
Friday, November 27-Sunday, November 29
Celebrate the season of gratitude at YMCA Camp Marston’s Thanksgiving Family Camp! Gather your loved ones for a memorable getaway filled with outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, delicious holiday traditions and plenty of time to connect. It’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, spend quality time together and give thanks for what matters most.
Cost: $199 per person (discounts available for Y members)
For more information, please contact camp@ymcasd.org or call (760) 765-0642.
