Special Events

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A Bookish Summer at the Y

Fullerton Family YMCA
6/12/26 - 7/31/26
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📚 A Bookish Summer at the YMCA 📚

Get ready for a summer filled with stories, creativity, and community at the YMCA! Our Bookish Summer series offers something for every age, from playful story times and themed crafts for little readers to graphic novel hangouts for teens and a cozy book exchange dinner for adults. Whether your child is discovering the joy of books for the first time or you’re looking to connect with fellow book lovers, there’s a page-turning adventure waiting for you. Come read, create, snack, and celebrate the magic of stories with us all summer long! ✨📖

June 12, 4:30-5:30 pm: Story Time and Crafts; The Good Egg -FREE Ages 3-10 plus parent: Join us for a fun and heartwarming story time featuring The Good Egg! We’ll read together, talk about what it means to try your best, and bring the story to life with a themed craft. Snacks Served

June 26, 1:00-2:00 pm: Story Time and Crafts; Click, Clack, Moo -FREE Ages 0-5 plus parent: Get ready for giggles and farmyard fun! We’ll read the hilarious Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type book and follow it up with a simple, hands-on craft perfect for our youngest friends. This interactive story time is great for building early literacy while having lots of fun.

July 17, 4:00-5:00 pm: Pizza and Graphic Novels – FREE Ages 11-15: Calling all graphic novel fans! Come hang out, enjoy pizza and drinks, and talk about your favorite reads. Explore our collection, discover new titles, and connect with other teens who love comics and storytelling as much as you do. Chill vibes, good food, and great books.

July 31, 6:00-8:00 pm: Book Exchange and Dinner – $30 Ages 15 to Adult: Join us for a relaxed and welcoming book exchange! Bring a book you’ve enjoyed and swap it for something new. Stay for a yummy dinner, connect with fellow readers, and share recommendations. It’s the perfect way to refresh your bookshelf and meet other book lovers in the Y community



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
5/20/26 7/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/12/26
Story Time & Crafts; The Good Egg. Ages 3-10 - Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Closes
06/12/2026
06/26/26
Story Time and Crafts; Click, Clack, Moo -Ages 0-5 - Fr - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Closes
06/26/2026
07/17/26
Teen Pizza and Graphic Novels – Ages 11-15: - Fr - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Closes
07/17/2026
07/31/26
Book Exchange and Dinner -Ages 15 to Adult - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
+ $30.00 Register  
Closes
07/17/2026

Book Club Meeting

Fullerton Family YMCA
5/21/26 - 8/20/26
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Welcome to the Fullerton YMCA Book Club!
📚 How it works:
  • Interaction will be online via our facebook group or get info via email. We will meet in person Quarterly
  • We’ll select one book per quarter based on your votes.
  • Each season there will be 3-5 books to choose from. Voting will be done via Facebook Poll.
  • Each Quarter has a theme
    • November: Thriller & Mystery; Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
    • February: Contemporary Romance: People we Meet on Vacation
    • May: Classics:  John Steinbeck 
    • August: Summer Vibes


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
10/14/25 11/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/21/26
May Meeting: John Steinbeck - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Closes
05/21/2026
08/20/26
August Meeting - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration
will open on
07/01/2026

Bubbles and Barre

Mission Viejo Family YMCA
6/6/26 - 6/6/26
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Special event class! A fun and unique, no impact, high energy fusion of barre work and weight resistance that will tone your body, your balance and flexibility. Stay after for some treats and bubbly refreshments!



Registration Information  

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3/24/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/06/26
Sa - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Bubbles and Barre

Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
7/17/26 - 7/17/26
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Special event class! A fun and unique, no impact, high energy fusion of barre work and weight resistance that will tone your body, your balance and flexibility. Stay after for some treats and bubbly refreshments!



Registration Information  

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4/23/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/17/26
Fr - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Late Night: Open Gym

Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
6/22/26 - 7/21/26
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Come join us in some late-night fun in the basketball gym! Basketball and volleyball games will be played inside our basketball gym! Invite your family and friends!

June 22nd | 9:00pm – 11:00pm | Free for members; $5 for non-members



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
5/19/26 7/21/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 5.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/22/26
Mo - 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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07/21/26
Tu - 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Registration
will open on
06/01/2026

Line Dancing

Mission Viejo Family YMCA
7/3/26 - 7/3/26
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Special event class! A fun and high energy line dancing class perfect for all levels. 



Registration Information  

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7/15/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/03/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Line Dancing

Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
6/12/26 - 8/7/26
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Special event class! A fun and high energy line dancing class perfect for all levels. 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
7/21/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/12/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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08/07/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Mother's Day Tea!

Newport - Mesa Family YMCA
5/23/26 - 5/23/26
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Celebrate the special women in our lives with a charming Mother’s Day Tea Party! Enjoy a delightful morning filled with sweet treats, tea, and fun activities. It’s the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories together!

Come dressed in your best and get ready for crafts, treats, bounce house, and tea party fun!

This is a free event for all ages!

We look forward to seeing you there!



Registration Information  

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5/8/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/23/26
Mother's Day Tea! - Sa - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
5/27/26 - 5/27/26
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WHEN: Wednesday, May 27th from 1:00-3:00pm

Join for this annual health and wellness event for older adults.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
5/7/26 5/28/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/27/26
We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Spring Art Series

Fullerton Family YMCA
5/22/26 - 5/29/26
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Join us for our Spring Art Series, a fun and creative experience designed for the whole family! This special series will include dedicated Kid Craft Days, an Adult Day , and one Family Art Night where every member of the family is welcome to participate. Come create, relax to some great music, enjoy light refreshments, and let your crafty side shine.

 

  • May 1st Trinket Tin Making
    • Ages 10 to Adult [ Hot glue gun use]
  • May 8: Mini Tulip Canvas Painting
    • Ages 4 to Adult
  • May 22: Decorate A Picture Frame
    • Ages 4-12
  • May 29: Birdhouse Painting 
    • Ages 9 to Adult


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
3/3/26 5/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/22/26
Picture Frame Deco 4-Adult - Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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05/29/26
Bird House- 4 yr old to Adult - Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session is Full

Summer BBQ Kick-Off

Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
6/6/26 - 6/6/26
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Summer Kick Off Celebration!

Bring the family for a BBQ and fun at the Y! Enjoy hotdogs, popcorn, chips, drinks, games and more. Bring the whole family for under the sun!

June 6th | 11:30am – 1pm | Free for all members



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
5/19/26 5/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/06/26
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Summer BBQ Series

Newport - Mesa Family YMCA
6/11/26 - 8/13/26
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Please join us for our Summer BBQ Series! All are welcome. Please register each member of your group or family.

We look forward to seeing you!



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
3/9/26 8/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/11/26
Make-a-Splash! - Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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07/09/26
Welcome to the Carnival! - Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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08/13/26
Rock-n-Roll Night! - Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Trunk or Treat Participant

Mission Viejo Family YMCA
10/23/26 - 10/23/26
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This is registration is for anyone wanting to attend our Trunk or Treat event

Time: 5pm-6:30pm

Children will get to trick or treat outside and visit family friendly decorated cars



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
9/1/26 10/24/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/23/26
Fr - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
Opens on 09/01/26

Y's Campfire Across America: 175th anniversary celebration.

Fullerton Family YMCA
7/22/26 - 7/22/26
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🔥 Y’s Campfire Across America – 175th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 175 years of the YMCA with a special evening of community, campfire fun, and family connection!

As part of the national Campfire Across America celebration, families are invited to gather with us for a cozy evening featuring s’mores, campfire songs, crafts, and simple outdoor fun. This relaxed event is a great way for our YMCA families to come together, enjoy summer vibes, and celebrate the spirit of the Y.

We’ll have a small campfire setup outside where children and families can make s’mores, enjoy popcorn and drinks, and participate in craft activities.

✨ A simple evening of community, creativity, and campfire memories.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
3/11/26 7/17/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/22/26
Camp Fire Across America - We - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Closes
07/17/2026