Gateway Region YMCA Events

Take a relaxing day trip to Arthur, the heart of Illinois Amish Country, and experience the charm of the annual Amish Country Cheese Festival. Stroll through the quaint downtown filled with local shops, handmade crafts, and food vendors while enjoying live entertainment and more!

Enjoy the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, visit Colonial Williamsburg, set sail on a narrated Norfolk Naval Base harbor cruise, and so much more!

Turn down the lights and turn up the fun! As part of Twin City Days 2026, join us for a high-energy Glow Zumbathon filled with great music, glowing lights, and nonstop movement.

This is a fun 5K Run/Walk through Crystal City to help celebrate the Twin City Days festival. The race begins at Crystal City Park and includes competitive age groups.

Visit us for a one-night adventure that includes a grooming and saddling lesson, a basic arena lesson, trail riding, outdoor cooking, and spending the night in our new yurts at Camp Lakewood! (Ages 10+)

Visit Albuquerque and Santa Fe, tour Acoma Pueblo (Sky City), visit New Mexico Veterans Memorial, soar over mountains on the Sandia Peak Tramway, and so much more!