Join the YMCA of Silicon Valley, Welcoming America, and YMCAs across the country to celebrate 2026 Welcoming Week, September 10-19.
This week-long celebration is an opportunity for neighbors – both immigrants and US-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. The YMCA of Silicon Valley truly believes that belonging begins with us and that our community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and collaborates for the common good. There's no place like the Y for welcoming neighbors.
2026 Welcoming Week Activities
CENTRAL YMCA
Cheese Tasting from Around the World, September 11, 11am-12pm (Y Members only)
Pan Dulce for Mexican Independence Day, September 16, 10:30-11am and 6-6:30pm (Y Members only)
EAST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
World Map Activities, September 10-19
Cultural Potluck, September 18, 10-11:30am
EL CAMINO YMCA
Coffee Tasting from Around the World, September 16, 9-10:30am (Y Members only)
LEWIS & JOAN PLATT EAST PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
Scavenger Hunt, September 14-18
Resource Fair, September 16, 10am-12pm and 4-6pm
MT. MADONNA YMCA
Coffee Tasting from Around the World, September 15-16, 8-10am
NORTHWEST YMCA
Cultural Potluck, September 11, 11am - 1pm (Y Members only)
PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
World Map Activities, September 10-19
Cultural Potluck, September 17, 11:30am-1pm
International Dance Party, September 18, 6:30-8pm
Community Health Fair at Mitchell Park. September 19, 11am-2pm. Register here.
SEQUOIA YMCA
Coffee Tasting from Around the World, September 10, 10am-12pm
SOUTH VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Taco Tuesday and Best Dessert Contest, September 15, 5-7pm
SOUTHWEST YMCA
Mexican Heritage Potluck, September 15, 5-7pm