Welcoming Week
July 21, 2026
Welcoming Week 2026
At the Y, we believe a welcoming community takes all of us—creating spaces where every neighbor feels like they belong, unlikely connections are made, and each of us has the opportunity to thrive. Join us as we celebrate Welcoming Week, from September 10-19, because there's no place like the Y for welcoming neighbors!
Special Welcoming Week Offer: $50 for 5 Visits
Find your fit and see what the Y is all about with our 5-Day Class Pass for $50!* Purchase a pass and get five days to explore group exercise classes like yoga, cycling, Pilates, and water fitness—plus enjoy access to fitness centers, pools, and more at four Granite YMCA locations. Use your pass, then join the Y by November 15 and we’ll waive your join fee. Discover everything the Y has to offer today!
YMCA of Downtown Manchester
Daily Events
- September 10: Bingo in the Lobby at 10:00 am
- September 15: Kindness Rock Painting in the Lobby from 9:30 - 10:00 am and from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
- September 17: Grilled Cheese & Soup in the Lobby from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- September 18: Fall-Themed Kid’s Night Out from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. FREE for those with family memberships!
- September 18-20: Trail Mix Making in the Lobby
All Week Long
- September 10-19: Spell Your Name Fitness Challenge
- September 10-19: Games & Raffles in the Lobby
YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown
Daily Events
- September 12: Community Health Fair from 12:00 - 3:00 pm
- September 14-18: Young Children's Story Time at 11:00 am in Kid Zone Plus. In collaboration with the Goffstown Public Library, bring your child for a story of welcoming other cultures and communities!
- September 18: Friendship Walk at 1:00 pm at the Goffstown Rail Trail. We'll be meeting at 155 S Mast Street in Goffstown (click here to view on Google Maps)
YMCA of Concord
Daily Events
- September 11: Family Party Open House from 5:30 - 8:30pm
- September 15: Uprooted: A Presentation by NH Humanities. Time TBD.
- September 16: 1-Mile Friendship Walk at 5:30 pm
- September 17: Storytelling: A Presentation by New Futures at 5:30 pm
- September 20: Concord Multicultural Fest from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Keach Park, Concord, NH
YMCA of Concord Welcoming Week events are free and open to the public. All are welcome! Events will take place at the YMCA of Concord unless otherwise stated.
YMCA of the Seacoast
All Week Long
- Welcoming Week Around the World: Stop by our bulletin board to learn more about YMCAs around the world! Can you find a YMCA in a country you’ve visited or would like to visit?
- Welcoming Wave: Sign or decorate a hand to become part of our Welcoming Wave! Share a welcome, an encouraging message, or get creative and make it your own.
- Recipe Sharing: Our staff are sharing some of their favorite family recipes for you to take home. Have a special recipe you'd like to share? Write it down and we'll add it to our collection!
Welcoming Week, an initiative of Y-USA's national partner Welcoming America, is an annual event that celebrates communities coming together to promote cross-cultural understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
*5-Day Class Passes may be purchased from 9/10-9/19/26 and used through 10/31/26. Join fee waived for 5-Day Class Pass purchasers who join by 11/15/26. Stop by your local Granite YMCA branch or scan the QR code to learn more.
