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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

Kids Night Out

A group of kids in hero costumes hold up paper bag creations they made at Kids Night Out

Youth and Family Events

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids, ages 3 to 11, engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme. Check-in is from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The program starts promptly at 5 p.m. and doors will be locked at that time, as the center will be closed. *3 year old's must be potty-trained. 

Mindful Miles Walking Club

Two women walking in a hallway at the Y and talking to each other

Wellness Event

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Join us at Macken Park on the third Monday of every month for an all ages, community walking group. This group encourages all fitness levels to get active, enjoy time outside and socialize with other Y members.

No RSVP or registration is necessary. All you need is yourself and a good pair of walking shoes. Contact our Health Living Director, Nicholas Benakis, at nicholasbenakis@kansascityymca.org for further questions or information.

Mobile Food Pantry

Cars receive donated food while volunteers pass it out from tables

Nutrition

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Cleaver Family YMCA
7000 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131

The Y is working to help ensure that our community has access to fresh, nutritious food through Mobile Pantry food distribution programs in partnership with Harvesters. The programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from. 

Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. The Mobile Food Pantry at the Cleaver Family YMCA occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.

Amelia Earhart 2K/8K Run

Amelia Earhart Run

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All Y Locations
Atchison Family YMCA
321 Commercial Street, Atchison, KS 66002

Come for the run and stay for the fun! This is a great, family friendly race held in conjunction with the Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison, which is back this year! Choose from the challenging 8K run/walk that provides some hills to test your training, or the 2K, which is mostly flat with one uphill and one downhill, perfect for aspiring runners/walkers! It is chip timed with finishers medals given to help enhance those bragging rights! The race begins and ends at the Atchison Family YMCA. 

Mobile Food Pantry

Volunteers assemble meals

Nutrition

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Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center
Kansas City Kansas Community College, 6565 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112

The Y is working to help ensure that our community has access to fresh, nutritious food through Mobile Pantry food distribution programs in partnership with Harvesters. The programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from. 

Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. This Mobile Food Pantry occurs on the fourth Monday of each month at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

New Theatre & Restaurant: "Dream Girls"

Four Active Older Adult women smile around a table at the New Theatre and Restaurant

Active Older Adult Events

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Paul Henson Family YMCA (Prairie Village)
4200 W. 79th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208
New Theatre Restaurant: “Dream Girls." Your soul will sing with this dazzling, six-time Tony Award winning R&B rollercoaster ride through 1960s show business. With unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, Dream Girls explores themes of ambition, hope, friendship and betrayal through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry. And the film of Dream Girls won the Golden Globe for Best Picture – Comedy or Musical and two Academy Awards.
 
RSVP at the Welcome Center by July 2. Meet at 11:30 a.m. at New Theatre, 9229 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Mobile Food Pantry

Woman holds box of tomatoes to give out at mobile food pantry

Nutrition

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W. 153rd St., Olathe, KS 66061

The Y is working to help ensure that our community has access to fresh, nutritious food through Mobile Pantry food distribution programs in partnership with Harvesters. The programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from. 

Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. The Mobile Food Pantry at the Olathe Family YMCA occurs on the first Wednesday of each month.

Mobile Food Pantry

Volunteers assemble meals

Nutrition

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116

The Y is working to help ensure that our community has access to fresh, nutritious food through Mobile Pantry food distribution programs in partnership with Harvesters. The programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from. 

Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. The Mobile Food Pantry at the North Kansas City YMCA occurs on the first Friday of each month.

Kids Night Out

Kids in hero costumes pose for a photo with Y staff

Youth and Family Events

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids, ages 3 to 11, engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme. Check-in is from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The program starts promptly at 5 p.m. and doors will be locked at that time, as the center will be closed. *3 year old's must be potty-trained. 

Mobile Food Pantry

Cars receive donated food while volunteers pass it out from tables

Nutrition

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Cleaver Family YMCA
7000 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131

The Y is working to help ensure that our community has access to fresh, nutritious food through Mobile Pantry food distribution programs in partnership with Harvesters. The programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from. 

Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. The Mobile Food Pantry at the Cleaver Family YMCA occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.