ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS

Be sure to check out all of our great annual events!

Comedy with A Cause

Friday, February 27, 2026 6pm

The Oswego YMCA is excited to bring back the laughter with Live From Oswego, New York… It’s Comedy Night! presented by Compass Credit Union Join us on Friday, February 27 at 6 PM in the Lake Ontario Event Center for an evening of cocktails and appetizers, live music, a fantastic comedy show, basket raffles, a wine pull & more!
Individual tickets and corporate tables will be available soon-so mark your calendars. This event sells out every year!

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Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 12pm-2pm

The Oswego YMCA holds the FREE community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity to ignite children’s imaginations so that they can imagine what they’ll accomplish all summer long. The three-hour event features activities such as games, arts and crafts, STEM challenges, and an huge inflatable obstacle course to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines at home throughout the summer months

Community Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 30, 2026  Battle Island Golf Course

Join us as we get On Course for Our Cause  for our annual Golf Tournament at Battle Island Golf Course on Saturday, May 30, 2026. 8am Registration; 9am Shotgun Start.  Team fee includes a snack at turn, beverage and awards dinner.

37th Annual Oswego YMCA Harborfest 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Saturday, July 25, 2026 

8am Kids Fun Run 

8:30am 5k Run/Walk

Join us on  Saturday, July 25, 2026  for a 8am Kids Fun Run and 8:30am 5k Run/Walk.  Families and friends take part in the Oswego YMCA’s Annual Harborfest 5k Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run each July on the Saturday during the community wide Harborfest celebration a weekend of free music, amusements, historical events, shopping, eating & famous fireworks. Set on beautiful Lake Ontario, walkers and runners enjoy a 5k route along scenic Oswego waterfronts, sites & festival venues. Register online at raceroster.com or in person at the YMCA. NO Same Day Registration.

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CNY Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026

Join us and celebrate everything Fall during Oswego's Pumpkin Festival in Washington Square Park on Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 11am to 5pm daily. This weekend Fall festival will feature live music in addition to kid’s activities, amusements, food, beverage and a variety of marketplace vendors. For more information contact  pumpkinfest@oswegoymca.org

Annual Reindeer Run

Saturday, December 5, 2026 9:30am

Runners and walkers celebrate the holiday season for this festive 5k fun run & walk, as participants jingle all the way dressed as elves, Santas, reindeer, snowman, wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater - use your imagination! Prize awarded for best costume. Warm beverages, snacks and holiday tunes follow.

Packet Pick up Friday, 12/4 9am - 6pm and Event Day until 9:15am.

ROUTE MAP HERE

Colorful YMCA Healthy Kid's Day promotional poster with children engaging in various activities like painting, relaxing, and playing, featuring characters from Peanuts, with the slogan 'Find a safe, healthy & fun summer at the Y' and the Peanuts logo as the national sponsor.
Two women smiling outdoors, one in a pink jacket and the other in a purple vest, holding a tumbler with a straw. They are standing behind a table with a potted purple flower and a small flag with the YMCA logo; several people are in the background, and trees are visible.
A young girl with curly hair smiling, wearing a gray T-shirt, green checkered shorts, black and pink running shoes, and a medal around her neck, standing on a paved surface with other children in the background.
Two young girls and Santa Claus standing in snow outside during winter. The girls are wearing red Christmas sweaters with Santa face designs, white hats with Christmas tree antennas, black pants, and sneakers. Santa is dressed in his traditional red suit with white trim and a black belt, with a long white beard and glasses. One girl is holding a red basket with a furry lining. All are smiling.