News & Events

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.

Join us for the Oswego YMCA’s Annual Community Golf Tournament at Battle Island Golf Course on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Registration begins at 8 AM, with a 9 AM shotgun start. Your team fee includes a snack at the turn, beverage, and awards dinner. Come play the course, support the cause, and help strengthen Oswego YMCA programs and services that make a difference in our community.

The Oswego YMCA brings back the laughter with our annual comedy event, presented by Compass Federal Credit Union. Join us Friday, February 27 at 6 PM at the Lake Ontario Event Center for an evening celebrating the benefits of laughter, wellness, community connection, and giving back. Enjoy live music, light refreshments, a fantastic comedy show, raffles, and more - all in support of Oswego YMCA programs and services that strengthen our community.

Healthy Kids Day at the Oswego YMCA is a FREE, hands-on community event that brings families and community partners together to promote healthy, active lifestyles. Kids can jump in, try new activities, and learn through movement, creativity, and play while enjoying demonstrations and activities from local organizations. It’s all about getting kids off screens, keeping them active, and giving families the tools to stay healthy together all summer long.

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. 8am Kids Fun Run 8:30am 5k Run/Walk

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.