Community Events
The YMCA is devoted to putting into practice programs that build a healthy mind, body, and spirit for all. Join us at one of our Together We Ride Community Events to connect and come together after so long apart. All of these community events are free and open to the public within Covid-19 guidelines.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Together We Ride Block Party
Date: Thursday, August 26th
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
Come join us for a night of getting to know your neighbors, making new friends, grabbing some grub, playing some games, and learning about bike safety through a Bike Rodeo! A YMCA block party is a great way come connect with your community while we send our District Vice President, Jeramy, off on his 240-mile biking adventure around the Northland!
Mesabi Family YMCA Bike Rodeo Extravaganza
Date: Friday, August 27th
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Mesabi Family YMCA
Come join the fun and cheer on the Together We Ride riders and Mesabi YMCA for a night of bike safety, food trucks, games and giveaways. Bring your bikes down to the Y, test your skills on our bicycle obstacle course, and get your bike tuned up and ready to ride.
Get Out & Move Day – COME RIDE WITH US!
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: All Day
Location: Where ever you are OR join us anywhere along the Mesabi Trail (Please be sure to follow all the rules and guidelines of the trails you ride)
Join the Y community wherever you are as we come together in support of greater access to health and wellness opportunities for all of our neighbors! Throughout the 10 weeks of our Together We Ride Challenge, we are encouraging our community to get out and explore the healing power of nature and the beauty of the trails around them. On August 28th, everyone is encouraged to get out wherever they are!
Some great places to ride are:
- https://www.alltrails.com/us/minnesota/duluth
- https://www.alltrails.com/us/wisconsin/superior
- https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/recreation/6604347-10-Duluth-area-biking-trails
- https://www.exploreminnesota.com/list/5-incredible-bike-rides-northeast-minnesota
- https://www.traillink.com/city/superior-wi-trails/
Show us your favorite place to bike or hike by using the #TogetherWeRide #DonateYourHustle
Join us in person at 8 a.m. as our leaders kick-off their 75-mile ride from the Mesabi Trailhead in Virginia, MN. Those who wish to lead the pack and go the distance with our leaders are welcome to come out for the formal start of their ride! Sign up TODAY to ride along with us! Registration will reserve your commemorative Together We Ride t-shirt and participant pack, and you can join any team for lengths you will go!
For the In-person ride, Y volunteers will be there to cheer you on from aid stations 10-12 miles apart along the trail at Nashwuak, Taconite, Buhl, and Hibbing. Hop on the trail at any point to log some miles for the Y.
See you soon!
Show us how you move! #TogetherWeRide #DonateYourHustle
Itasca County Family YMCA Family Picnic and Youth Bike Rodeo
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: 11 a.m. –2 p.m.
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Get up, get out, and get moving. Enjoy a family picnic lunch and tons of outdoor fun. Join us for a youth bike rodeo which will include obstacle course and bike safety, along with water play and other family fun activities.
Together We Ride Celebration
Date: Sunday, August 29th
Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA
Join us as we celebrate the completion of the TOGETHER WE RIDE cycling fundraiser event benefiting the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA, Duluth Area Family YMCA, Mesabi Family YMCA and Itasca County Family YMCA. There will be fun for the whole family including a bike rodeo, food, yard games, face painting, prizes, music and more!