Beyond Day Camps: Discovering the Full Range of Austin Youth Fitness Programs

Beyond Day Camps: Discovering the Full Range of Austin Youth Fitness Programs

When parents think of Austin Youth Fitness, they might immediately picture energetic summer day camps filled with bike rides and running adventures. But as we kick off the school year, we wanted to highlight that this beloved Austin institution offers so much more than seasonal programming. We sat down with the Austin Youth Fitness team…

Cool Nights, Starry Movies, and Back-to-School Fun: Your Mid-August Family Guide

Cool Nights, Starry Movies, and Back-to-School Fun: Your Mid-August Family Guide

August in Austin is all about making the most of the season’s final stretch. From balmy evenings filled with music and art to outdoor movies and big community celebrations, the calendar is buzzing with ways to connect and have fun together. We’ve rounded up four events that bring the perfect mix of creativity, culture, and…

Recess Has Your Back-to-School Gap Days Covered!
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Recess Has Your Back-to-School Gap Days Covered!

If you’re a parent in Austin, you already know: the first few weeks of August are peak logistical chaos. Those odd-gap days: like Monday 8/11, Tuesday 8/12, and Monday 8/18, somehow fall between the end of summer camps and the first day of school, leaving parents scrambling for coverage. We heard the collective SOS loud…

What’s Happening This Week: Rodeos, Raptors, and Ready-for-School Fun

What’s Happening This Week: Rodeos, Raptors, and Ready-for-School Fun

Austin families, get ready to ride into a week packed with wild adventures, creative play, and back-to-school buzz. Whether your crew is into dinosaurs, dancing, or rodeo thrills, we’ve rounded up something for everyone. Cedar Park Rodeo Where: H-E-B Center at Cedar ParkWhen: August 8–9Why you’ll love it: Saddle up for two evenings of high-energy…

Discovering Austin’s Amazing Baby & Me Activities: A New Mom’s Journey
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Discovering Austin’s Amazing Baby & Me Activities: A New Mom’s Journey

Posted by Amy Kiska, Co-founder & CEO of Recess Seven months ago, my world completely changed when Maya arrived. As a new mom and the co-founder of Recess, I’ve been on an incredible journey exploring the rich landscape of baby & me activities. What I’ve discovered has not only strengthened my bond with Maya but…

Slithers, Scales & Stories: This Week’s Family-Friendly Adventures

Slithers, Scales & Stories: This Week’s Family-Friendly Adventures

Whether you’re snuggling up with a story or spotting snakes up close, this week’s events are full of fun, learning, and a little bit of magic. Here’s what we’re loving around Austin: Austin Reptile Show Where: Buda Public LibraryWhen: July 23rd, 2:00PM–3:00PMWhy You’ll Love It: Meet creatures that crawl, slither, and snap! The Austin Reptile…