Event

Y for Youth

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Dogpatch Y at Crane Cove
Y for Youth 2025: Building Community, Partnerships & Joy with Our Youth. Join us for a day of celebration, connection, and inspiration at the annual Y for Youth community festival!
Adult and youth watching a Chinese lion dance performance.

Since 2012, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has proudly hosted Y for Youth to celebrate the power and potential of young people in our Bay Area communities. This beloved annual event has changed format over the years, but has always brought neighbors, families, and supporters together to honor the critical role youth play in shaping our future while raising funds to sustain YMCA programs that help them thrive.

At Y for Youth, we celebrate everything that makes our community strong. From addressing food insecurity to promoting mental health, offering equitable after-school programming to fostering outdoor exploration, the YMCA serves more youth daily than any other organization outside the public school system.

Every dollar raised supports life-changing programs that empower Bay Area youth to realize their full potential. Learn more about the incredible difference your support makes in our 2023–2024 Annual Report.

Admission is FREE and open to the public!

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: Dogpatch Y at Crane Cove Park
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Cost: FREE

This year’s festival is bigger and better than ever!

Whether you’re a parent, a youth advocate, or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone at Y for Youth. We can’t wait to see you at Y for Youth 2025!

Bring Your Family

Enjoy a day filled with fun, learning, and connection.

Spread the Word

Share the event with your friends and networks.

Community Impact

Discover the YMCA’s vital work in youth development, wellness, and equity through engaging exhibits and demonstrations.

Support the Mission

Consider making a donation to help sustain the Y’s programs for Bay Area youth.

Family Fun Activities

Create art, play games, and get hands-on with interactive youth-led workshops.

Cultural Performances

Enjoy live music, dance, and performances that celebrate the diversity of our Bay Area community.

Food and Refreshments

Discover the YMCA’s vital work in youth development, wellness, and equity through engaging exhibits and demonstrations.

Register for a Raffle Prize!

When you register for Y for Youth 2025, you’ll automatically be entered into a raffle. Raffle winners will be announced during the event, so be sure to stay until the end for your chance to win!

Two youth performing a hip hop dance.
Youth playing with legos.
People sitting at tables outdoors enjoying the sunshine.
A group of people waiting to get their faces painted.
Group of adults performing a Hawaiian dance on a stage.
Youth playing a game of Jenga.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Celebrate the grand opening of the new Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove at historic Building 49!

YMCA of San Francisco Dogpatch YMCA building exterior.

Community in Action

A Look Back at 2024

Last year, over 2,500 attendees gathered at Crane Cove Park for a day of joy, connection, and impact. Families enjoyed hands-on activities, cultural performances, and inspiring stories of how the YMCA supports youth and families in our region—amplifying the Y’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people to thrive.

Looking Ahead

Building on this success, Y for Youth 2025 will create even more opportunities to connect, engage, and celebrate—empowering youth voices and fostering partnerships that strengthen our community. We invite you to join us in making a difference and be part of the impact

Group of people performing a cultural dance.

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