Y for Youth Community Festival & VIP Reception
Y for Youth: Celebrating the Power of Young People
FREE
May 5, 2026 - 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Crane Cove Park
18th Street and Illinois Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Join us for our Y for Youth Community Festival - This Year's festivities will be bigger and better than ever!
Since 2012, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has proudly hosted Y for Youth, an annual event celebrating the incredible potential of young people in our Bay Area communities. This beloved gathering has evolved over the years, but its core mission remains the same: bringing neighbors, families, and supporters together to honor the vital role youth play in shaping our future, while raising critical funds for YMCA programs that help them thrive.
Admission is free and open to all. You do not need to pay to attend. However, if you’d like to support our work, we have suggested donation levels and an option to purchase a donation-based ticket. Every contribution helps sustain and expand our youth programs.
VIP Reception
$200
May 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chase Center's Above the Rim
690 Terry A Francois Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94158
CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIP RECEPTION INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKET
Join us at Chase Center's Above The Rim for a special evening celebrating the Y’s impact and its dedicated supporters.
Following the Y For Youth Community Festival at Crane Cove Park, come enjoy drinks, delicious food, and inspiring stories from youth and families whose lives have been transformed by your generous support at Chase Center’s Above The Rim.
We are also excited to honor the 2026 Charles M. Collins Youth Impact Award recipients for their leadership, generosity, and lasting contributions to the Y as a vital community resource.
Date and Time
Saturday May 2, 2026
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Free Community Festival: 12-4 pm
$200 VIP Reception: 5-8 pm
Location
Free Event
Crane Cove Park
18th Street and Illinois Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
VIP Reception
Chase Center, Above the Rim
690 Terry A Francois Blvd.
San Francisco, CA
Fees/Admission
FREE - Community Festival
$200 - VIP Reception
