Special Events

At the Palo Alto Family YMCA we offer several family friendly special events for our members and community. We host BBQs and have annual functions like our Community Support Campaign, Healthy Kids Day, YMCA America on the Move, Halloween at the YMCA and our annual Fun Run/Walk Marsh Madness in October.

For more information about our upcoming special events, please call us at 650.856.9622.

The Giving Tree

November 28 - December 12

Every year our YMCA hosts a Giving Tree in the facility lobby. This gives our members the opportunity to give gifts or money donations to under privileged children and families in the Bay Area. After the tree is put up, please remember to stop by and choose a gift card and make someone’s day a very happy one.

For more information contact Diana Turner

Second Harvest Food bank Donation Station

November 14 - November 27

We are offering our members the opportunity to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank by placing collection cans for monetary donations in the lobby.

For more information contact Diana Turner

Holiday Card and Cookie Making Social

Thursday, December 11
Noon - 1:00 pm

Come make holiday cards and cookies that will be donated to the patients at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital. We have light refreshments and we'll provide all the card making supplies. Bring either cookie dough to bake or already baked cookies to donate. Just show up, bring a friend, and help bring some joy into a veteran's holiday season. This is a FREE community event.

For more information contact Diana Turner

Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

Monday/Wednesday, December 8 and 10
Noon - 1:30 pm

Learn the art of Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging, with Grace Murata. In this two-day class, you will be provided with two vases and all the supplies to make two Ikebana arrangements. These make wonderful gifts, or you could use them to decorate your own home. The cost for YMCA members is only $25! The class is open to non-members as well for $40. We do have limited enrollment, so sign up today!

For more information contact Diana Turner