Upcoming events
Tri Social Tuesdays
Join us for Tri Social Tuesdays in June and July to ask questions, get a high-five for your workout, meet friends for training or just hang out.
YWCA Summer College Basketball League
Our College Summer League is a very fast-paced and competitive league designed to allow former and current college ball players to stay active during the summer.
Pollinator Frenzy: A Celebration of Native Pollinators
Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating the beauty and importance of our native pollinators through art, dance, music and education!
Empower Forward 2025
Empower Forward: A Trivia Brunch for Change. Join us for a lively two-hour trivia brunch where you’ll connect with like-minded community members, test your knowledge of social change and explore ways to make an impact—all while enjoying great food and company.
Mill City Farmers Market Yoga
Join us for free 60-minute yoga classes on Saturday mornings in July!
YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon is Sunday, Aug. 10, at Lake Nokomis.
General registration is sold out, but you can still join us as a VIP or volunteer1!
Empower Possible
For more than 130 years, we’ve inspired our community to envision what’s possible.
Through racial justice training and advocacy, early learning, youth empowerment and wellness programs, we empower the possible. You can help at our annual Empower Possible fundraising event.
Farmers Market Bootcamp
Join us for a community-based outdoor class to kick off summer. You’ll use your bodyweight to push yourself to the edge with safe, effective moves designed to meet the needs of most fitness levels.
This event is free and open to the public.
April Tri Together Event
If this is your first triathlon, or if your training could use a boost, join us for the Tri Together Day on Sunday, April 27.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about each element of the race, practice and meet new training buddies!
Cycle to the Movies: Billy Elliot
Join us for Cycle to the Movies on April 19 at YWCA Midtown!
Enjoy a free cycling class, light snacks, and the bicycle-themed movie 'Billy Elliot.' Free with fitness memberships.
YWCA Midtown Member Appreciation Week
We are so thankful for all the members who movce our mission. To show our gratitude, we’re hosting Member Appreciation Week from April 13-19.
We’ll have giveaways, raffles, trivia and treats throughout the week.
Spring Basketball A & B Leagues
YWCA Minneapolis offers spring basketball leagues to stay competitive, pursue your athletic goals and make new friends. Our A & B leagues feature a competitive atmosphere for former players of different skill levels.
Tai Chi and Qigong with Howard Root
Discover balance and relaxation with Fundamentals of Tai Chi and Qigong!
Join expert instructor Howard Root for slow, flowing movements and mindful breathing. Perfect for all levels—sign up today!
Until Justice Just Is
The 2025 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins on March 31. The challenge is the action component of the Until Justice Just Is campaign, which runs throughout April to raise awareness of systemic racism and how each of us can take action to advance justice.
Rocking Chair (Re)Evolution
Rocking Chair (Re)Evolution is a free exhibit at Weisman Art Museum highlighting the work of Camille J. Gage Fellow Amoké Kubat and dozens of Minnesota artists.
Spring Basketball C & Silver Fox Leagues
YWCA Minneapolis offers spring basketball leagues to stay competitive, pursue your athletic goals and make new friends. Our Women’s C & Silver Sneaker leagues are a fun way to take the court if you are a casual or older player.
Two-Hour Long Rides
Join us for a heart-pumping two-hour endurance ride with instructor Joe E! Target rolling hills and straightaways to tone muscles and boost your cardiovascular health. Free with YWCA fitness membership.
YWCA Day at the Capitol
Join us for YWCA Day at the Capitol where we'll advocate for important issues affecting women, children and our communities.
Tri Basics Talk
Whether you are considering registering, wondering what you got yourself into, or did your first tri and want the next to go better, this is a great place to start. We’ll cover the basics of how triathlon works, what happens on race day, training guidelines and what to wear.
Empower Leadership Academy
The Empower Leadership Academy is a free event for youth identifying as female ages 10-18. Participants well learn build confidence and learn wellness tips to manage high anxiety, stress and expectations.
University of Minnesota Volleyball Clinic
Hone your volleyball skills with Minnesota Volleyball Players Kate Thibault and Stella Swenson. Participants will hone their hitting, serving and passing abilities and scrimmage against the athletes.
The camp costs $40 and is open to all youth ages 8-14.
Early Spring 2025 Swim Lessons
YWCA Minneapolis offers group swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Our early spring 2025 lessons run from February 22 - April 10.
Cycle to the Movies
Join us for Cycle to the Movies on Feb. 8 at YWCA Midtown! Enjoy a free cycling class, light snacks, and the bicycle-themed movie 'Breaking Away.' Free with fitness memberships.
Fundamentals of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Discover balance and relaxation with Fundamentals of Tai Chi and Qigong! Join expert instructor Howard Root for slow, flowing movements and mindful breathing. Perfect for all levels—sign up today!
Introduction to Group Fitness Classes
New to group fitness? Explore our welcoming orientation sessions, including Strength & Cardio, Yoga & Stretch, Cycle, and Water Fitness. Designed for all fitness levels to help you find the perfect class.
Happy 2025 Zumba Party: Setting an Intention for Self-Care
Start your New Year with joy, movement, and community at our New Year Zumba Dance Party!
Join our beloved Zumba instructors, Bernice and Margo, for a high-energy, feel-good celebration that will leave you smiling and ready to take on 2025.
Give to the Max Day 2024
Partner with YWCA Minneapolis and do something special this Give to the Max Day. Support our Early Childhood Education programs!
Open House Week
Join us for open house week to learn how a membership can help you meet your health goals!
We've got treats, a special join offer and friendly staff ready to show you around. Learn more about all the activities happening on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
STEM Cooking Club
Our free after school STEM Cooking Club meets Mondays from Oct. 14-Dec. 9.
Girls and gender expansive youth in grades 6-9 will learn cooking skills and the science behind cuisine.
Strong Fast Fit Fall 2024
Strong Fast Fit welcomes youth to learn about and practice wellness through play, movement, meals and relationships with peers and trusted adults.
Fall 2024 session runs from Oct. 7-Dec. 12.
Women's Triathlon
The 2024 YWCA Women’s Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to test your fitness, connect with the community and get inspired by athletes of every size, shape and level of ability.
Blake Wesley’s Free Basketball Clinic
San Antonio Spurs Guard Blake Wesley and professional training Jow Abunassar will lead a free camp for girls and boys ages 7-18.
Market Yoga at Mill City Farmers Market
Join us for free yoga on Saturdays in July. The 60-minute sessions start at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Mill City Farmers Market.
It's Time to Act!™ Forum Series
Moving From Conversation to Racial Justice Action
The goal of eliminating racism in Minnesota and beyond is within our reach. It begins with conversation, and it’s propelled by action.
Join YWCA in its mission to break through the barriers that perpetuate racism. It’s Time to Act!™ is a forum series that engages participants for deeper learning and action planning around issues of race, equity, identity and social justice.
The forums are a catalyst for changemaking, where attendees take a deep dive into issues affecting our community and are inspired to identify their own role and power to create change. Pairing lectures with intentional action planning, it is an opportunity for attendees to move from talk to action.
This event has been made possible by their generous support.
2023-2024 Series: Solidarity
Solidarity: Rematriation and Reparations
Join us for “It’s Time to Act” on May 7th to learn about Rematriation and Reparations as elemental to Solidarity movements among Indigenous, Black and Brown people in the United States
Speakers:
Dr. Kwame-Ross - Professor at Augsburg University and University of Minnesota
Dawn Laroque - Lead Support/Program Manager (Drop-In Center for Women) Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: In-Person: Rondo Community Library | 461 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55103 (Virtual options available)
Cost: $20
Solidarity: Immigration across Communities
Join us as we dive deeply to understand what solidarity is and is not through learning specific narrative examples of cross-cultural, cross-communal solidarity among immigrants in Minnesota along with the challenges and energizing successes that arise in our local context.
Speakers:
Jaylani Hussein – Executive Director – CAIR-MN
Juventino Meza – Co-founder NAVIGATE MN and Capitol Pathway Internship
UyenThi Tran Myhre – Movement Building Associate with the Building Movement Project
Moderator: Suleiman Adan - Race Equity Consulting Manager
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Solidarity: Intersectional Identities Across Gender and Race
Inequities across gender and race are notably documented in our American history and those stories have galvanized numerous movements yet there is still work to be done. Looking through an intersectional lens, join us as we uncover how solidarity across gender and race has propelled actions throughout history and what can be realized in the evolution of these identities.
Speaker:
Dr. Rose M. Brewer - The Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor and past chairperson of the Department of African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Become an Event Sponsor
Your support helps us move conversations about race to action.
With your sponsorship, your organization will become a visible racial justice champion, supporting programs that empower community members to address racial inequities on interpersonal, institutional and systemic levels.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities for this forum series, please contact engagement@ywcampls.org.
Contact David Lundin at dlundin@ywcampls.org or 612-215-4158 for payment assistance or for an invoice request.
For event support, contact engagement@ywcampls.org.
Questions? Contact our engagement team at engagement@ywcampls.org.
About YWCA’s Racial Justice and Public Policy Work
YWCA Minneapolis is a national leader in the field of racial equity; facilitating change and generating meaningful action in the workplace and the community.
Our Racial Justice and Public Policy Department works within the community to eliminate inequities on interpersonal, institutional and systemic levels through a continuum of moving from knowledge, awareness and skills to action. We do this by partnering with individuals, organizations and businesses through racial justice training, Inc.lude™ consulting, advocacy and workshops.
Tri Together Kick Off Event
Tri Together Kick Off Event
Get Ready to Tri Together: Dive into Training Tips, Prep Strategies, and Beyond!
Get ready to kick your triathlon training into high gear! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or diving into the world of triathlons for the first time, our comprehensive classes, both free and paid, are designed to elevate your preparation to the next level.
These kickoff parties are open to everyone, even if you are just considering doing a triathlon.
Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your potential and conquer your upcoming triathlon with confidence. See you at Midtown!
Date: Sunday, March 3 and Sunday, April 28
Time: 9:00 am
Location: YWCA Midtown Gym (2121 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407)
Schedule:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm: Drop in to ask questions, register for the tri or pick up merchandise
9:00 - 10:00 am: Tri Basics Talk (Free Class)
10:15-11:15 am: T2 Bike and Run Workout (Paid Class)
11:15 - 11:45 am: Swim Demo (Free Class)
11:45 am -12:30 pm: Swim practice
Triathlon Youth Camp
Triathlon Youth Camp
Attention all youths aged 11-14 with an interest in or prior experience with triathlons! Join us for our Triathlon Youth Camp tailored specifically for you. This full-day event, running from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, will take place at our YWCA Midtown location. During the camp, we'll cover everything from swim techniques, cycling strategies, to running tips essential for triathlon success. Lunch will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm, athletic attire, and a swimsuit for our pool session. More details to come. Hope to see you all there!