Check out events across the metro. From a Turkey Trot to Friendsgiving and special group exercise schedules, there's a variety of ways to give thanks with the Y.
Events are listed by date.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 12-3 p.m.
Location: Kirk Family YMCA - 222 W 11th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
Activities: Friendsgiving - Potluck with staff and members. Teens will be cooking some dishes to share with guests
Special Thanks to The POD (Place of Dreams)
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 9:45-11:00 a.m.
Location: Cleaver Family YMCA - 7000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
Activities: Mobile Food Distribution/Turkey Tuesday - Regular food distribution with the addition of turkey/hens from Harvesters and additional turkey from the Know Joey Foundation
Special Thanks to The Know Joey Foundation & Harvesters
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 12-1:15 p.m.
Location: Platte County Community Center South - 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Activities: Thanksgiving Potluck - Potluck AOA, Turkeys donated, and everyone brings a side dish
Special Thanks to UHC
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Platte County Community Center North - 3101 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
Activities: Friendsgiving - Potluck with staff and members
Special Thanks to UHC
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Cleaver Family YMCA - 7000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
Activities: Friendsgiving - Potluck with staff and members
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 7-9 a.m.
Location: Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center - 321 Commercial Street Atchison, KS 66002
Activities: Turkey Trot - Walk with Family and friends to support our friends in need. Donate Winter gear.
Turkey Trot - Short Sleeve Shirt | Turkey Trot - Short Sleeve (2 XL & 3 XL)
Turkey Trot - Long Sleeve Shirt | Turkey Trot - Long Sleeve Shirt (2 XL & 3 XL)
Special Thanks to the Salvation Army
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Location: Bonner Springs Family YMCA - 2251 South 138th Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Activities & Times: Thanksgiving Day offering of group ex classes (Pam's classes) 7:15am Cycle, 7:45am Total Body, 8:15am Yoga!
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Location: Platte County Community Center South - 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Activities: Chair Yoga Thankful and Toned - Zumba/Pilates/Yoga Stretch (8:15-9:45 a.m.), Thanksgiving Turkey Torch - Bodypump/LM Core/BodyBalance (9-10:30 a.m.), Turkey Trot and Spin RPM (9:45-10:30 a.m.)
Special Thanks to UHC
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 7:15-8:30 a.m.
Location: Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center - 8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
Activities: Group ex classes highlighted Body Pump, followed by Pound
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center - 8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
Activities: Mobile Food on the Fourth Friday
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: North Kansas City YMCA - 1999 Iron Street North Kansas City, MO 64116
Activities: Drop 'N' Shop - Parents can drop off their kids for a fun morning at the Y. While their kids are playing games and enjoying their time, parents can shop for Black Friday deals or relax after the Thanksgiving holiday.
