Join Us for the 4th Annual Welcoming Festival at the Y!
Celebrating community, culture and connection
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 to 5 p.m.
Quick details
Date: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
Cost: FREE and open to everyone!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with:
- Cultural performances showcasing traditions from around the world
- Delicious food from a variety of cultural food trucks
- Family-friendly games and activities
- Community booths and resource sharing with 10+ local organizations, including Imagination Library, CASA of Lane County, Nurturly and more!
The Welcoming Festival is part of the Y’s broader participation in Welcoming Week (Sept. 13 to 22, 2025), a national movement led by Welcoming America. Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace all community members and their contributions to the social fabric of our country, with a focus on:
- Celebrating the diversity of our community
- Bringing together newcomers and long-standing residents to build mutual understanding
- Standing in solidarity with all communities to ensure everyone feels valued and included
- Moving beyond divisiveness and fragmentation
Want to be a part of the festival?
- Local organizations, food vendors, entertainers and community groups to join us in making this event unforgettable. Fill out our Participation Form to get involved and/or contact the Event Coordinator, Cass Averill, at cass.averill@eugeneymca.org.
- Volunteers help us make the Welcoming Festival a fun, safe and welcoming experience for everyone! Volunteers play an essential role in setup, activities, guest support and cleanup—every shift makes a difference! VIEW SHIFTS AND SIGN UP HERE.
We are thrilled to be hosting the Welcoming Festival this year and hope you'll join us!
