Upcoming events
Winter Clothing/Gear Drive
We’re proud to partner with One Good Deed on our annual Winter Clothing Drive! From Nov. 1–Dec. 8, donate new or gently used clothing for YWCA Minneapolis Children’s Centers and cold-weather gear for unhoused families in local parks.
Your donation will help keep kids, families, and neighbors warm this winter — one simple act of kindness at a time.
Winter Cycle Event Series
Stay active this winter with YWCA Minneapolis! Our Winter Cycling Series offers monthly Endurance Rides and Cycle to the Movies sessions included with all fitness memberships.
Keep your legs spinning, connect with community and have fun all season long.
YWCA Minneapolis Legislative Brunch
We are hosting an invitation-only legislative brunch bringing together government leaders to discuss our programs, community impact and 2026 policy priorities. The event features remarks from organizational leaders, a brief program overview and opportunities for networking and conversation.
Friends and Family Friday
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Friends and Family Day! Members can bring loved ones to select fitness classes for free and join our online Season of Gratitude Kick-Off Meditation.
Enjoy movement, community and gratitude all day long.
Give to the Max Day
Partner with YWCA Minneapolis and do something special this Give to the Max Day. Support our out-of-school time programs!
Fall Basketball League
Step onto the court this fall with YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Basketball Leagues!
Whether you’re looking for high-level competition or a fun way to stay active, we have a league for you. Choose from our C League, Silver Fox League or A League options.
Games run Wednesday evenings from Oct. 1–Nov. 19 at the Minneapolis Sports Center.
Free Parent Class: Parents as Sexuality Educators
Join us for a free, in-person class to gain practical strategies for discussing age-appropriate topics, fostering open communication and helping your child build confidence and understanding.
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.
YWCA Minneapolis Midtown Strong
Centered in equity and reflective of the diverse Midtown community, YWCA Minneapolis Midtown Strong creates engaging, interactive spaces where you can connect with other community members and with local organizations through hands-on activities that bring the Eight Dimensions of Wellness to life in a fun, culturally inclusive way.
Midtown Farmers Market Circuit & Core Off the Floor
Join us at the Midtown Farmers Market for a free community fitness class! Build strength, balance and cardio endurance with circuit and core training. Open to all fitness levels.
Continuing Tai Chi Six-Week Series with Howard Root
Deepen your Tai Chi practice in this six-week series with instructor Howard Root. Through flowing movements, breathing exercises and short forms, you’ll explore Tai Chi and Qigong practices designed to support balance, circulation and lifelong well-being.
Beginner Tai Chi Workshop with Howard Root
Discover the calming benefits of Tai Chi in this free beginner workshop with instructor Howard Root. Through flowing movements, breathing exercises and a playful “Minnesota” twist, you’ll explore simple Tai Chi and Qigong practices to support balance, circulation and relaxation.
Coffee and Conversations
Join us for an informal chat! Learn more about the most recent updates to our programs, and share what matters most to you about YWCA Minneapolis.
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.
Summer Zumba at Midtown Farmer’s Market
Join us for a community-based outdoor Zumba class! It's a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. All levels welcome and guests are FREE!
Save a Life
Join emergency medicine staff from HCMC and community health partners for a hands-on, life-saving skills workshop. Learn how to respond with confidence during common medical emergencies.
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!
Jrock Free Community Basketball Camp
Minnesota Timberwolves Guard Jaylen Clark will lead a free camp for girls and boys ages 10-17 at the Minneapolis Sorts Center on Saturday, Aug. 2
Mill City Farmers Market Yoga
Join us for free 60-minute yoga classes on Saturday mornings in July!
Restorative Yoga
As your busy summer unfolds, don’t forget to carve out space to breathe, relax and reset. Our Restorative Yoga classes—held on the fourth Sunday of each month—offer the perfect way to slow down and recharge.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.