Welcoming Week 2025 Event Calendar
Last updated: September 12, 2025, at 6:33 a.m. PT
Originally published: September 4, 2025, at 5:56 p.m. PT
Welcoming Week is a national movement that celebrates the power of inclusion and belonging. Across the country, Ys and community partners bring neighbors together to share cultures, traditions, and stories that connect us. From September 12–21, join us at YMCA of Greater Seattle locations for events featuring food, dance, games, art, storytelling, and more.
Friday, September 12
Bellevue Boarding Pass Challenge | Bellevue Family Y
Welcome Wall | Auburn Valley Y | Northshore Y | Snoqualmie Valley Y | University Family Y
Multicultural Potluck Kickoff | Matt Griffin Y | 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Cultural Recipe Book Launch | Meredith Mathews East Madison Y | 5:00–7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13
Story Prompts Activity | Northshore Y | 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Cultural Dance Showcase | Meredith Mathews East Madison Y | 12:00–1:30 pm
Kent Community Day | Kent Y | 12:00–3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14
Hygiene Kits | Bellevue Family Y
Push-Pin World Map | Auburn Valley Y
Food and Clothing Drive | University Family Y | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Kids Zone Highlight Korea | Coal Creek Family Y | 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 4:00–8:00 pm
Kids Zone Leaping for September | Northshore Y | 2:00–4:00 pm
Monday, September 15
Member Picture Day | Bellevue Family Y
Aqua Fitness Class Featuring Global Playlist | Downtown Seattle Y | 11:00–11:45 am
Cultural Tasting & Community Celebration | Downtown Seattle Y | 12:30–1:30 pm
Bollywood Dance Exhibition | Northshore Y | 6:00–7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16
Community ESL Series | Sammamish Community Y
Welcoming Week Breakfast | West Seattle Y | 9:00-11:00 am
Voter Registration | Bellevue Family Y | 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Community Barbecue | Dale Turner Family Y | 4:30–6:30 pm
Voter Registration Information | Snoqualmie Valley Y
Wednesday, September 17
Qi Gong Demonstration | West Seattle Y
Aqua Fitness Class Featuring Global Playlist | Downtown Seattle Y | 11:00–11:45 am
Your Favorite Food Community Potluck | Meredith Mathews East Madison Y | 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Dandia Dance Demo & Lesson | Snoqualmie Valley Y | 4:45–5:15 pm
Bollywood Dance Performance| Northshore Y | 6:00–7:00 pm
Thursday, September 18
Your Favorite Story Wall | Northshore Y
Multicultural Potluck | Bellevue Family Y | 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Celebration Potluck | Coal Creek Family Y | 12:00–2:00 pm
Community Barbecue | West Seattle Y | 3:00–5:00 pm
Multi-Cultural Books | Auburn Valley Y | 5:30–6:30 pm
Storytelling and Music Night | Meredith Mathews East Madison Y | 6:00–8:00 pm
Friday, September 19
International Snack Bar | Snoqualmie Valley Y
Aqua Fitness Class Featuring Global Playlist | Downtown Seattle Y | 11:00–11:45 am
Bilingual Story Time in Kids Zone | Bellevue Family Y | 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Your Favorite Food Activity | Northshore Y | 4:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, September 20
Zumba Class Featuring Global Music | Downtown Seattle Y | 9:30–10:30 am
Community Day | Meredith Mathews East Madison Y | 10:00 am–2:00 pm
"Dance Around the World" Zumba Class | Bellevue Family Y | 10:15–11:15 am
Welcoming Week Backyard Picnic | Auburn Valley Y | 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Community Potluck and Picnic | Northshore Y | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
New Soccer Mini-Pitch Ribbon Cutting | Northshore Y | 11:15–11:45 am
Cultural Dance Lesson | Matt Griffin Y | 2:00–3:00 pm
Saturday, September 21
Bellevue Boarding Pass Challenge Prizes | Bellevue Family Y
Multi-Cultural Song Playlist | Auburn Valley Y
Food and Clothing Drive | University Family Y
