Long Weekend, Big Fun: Memorial Day Weekend Events for Austin Families

Long Weekend, Big Fun: Memorial Day Weekend Events for Austin Families

Memorial Day weekend is around the corner, and we’ve got four local events that are serving up everything from lakeside movie nights to sizzling food festivals. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, honor, feast, or just kick back with the kids, there’s something here to help you soak up the long weekend. Let’s dive…

Finding Light During Loss: How Austin’s Grief Camps Bring Healing and Hope

Finding Light During Loss: How Austin’s Grief Camps Bring Healing and Hope

At Recess, we know that play isn’t just for fun—it’s a pathway to understanding, healing, and growing.In Austin, a city both soulful and vibrant, a few spaces are leading the way in helping kids with grief: Camp Braveheart, Camp Grey Dove, and Camp Agape. These camps know grief camps are not about masking pain. In…

This Week’s Family Fun Forecast: Art, Parks, and a Lakeside Movie

This Week’s Family Fun Forecast: Art, Parks, and a Lakeside Movie

May is blooming with family-friendly fun, and we’ve rounded up four local events perfect for making the most of your days (and nights!) out with the kiddos. Whether you’re on the hunt for original art, a laid-back playdate, or a lakeside movie night, there’s something here for every kind of crew. So pack your picnic…

Recess Recs: Asian American Cultural Center’s Summer Camps

Recess Recs: Asian American Cultural Center’s Summer Camps

If your kid’s ideal summer includes messy art projects, new best friends, stories from around the world, and maybe even a little Tai Chi, the Asian American Cultural Center’s Summer Camp might just be your new summer staple. This beloved Austin program invites children ages 5–12 to spend their summer diving into a vibrant mix…

Events This Weekend: Faeries, Tea Parties, and Glow Stick Memories

Events This Weekend: Faeries, Tea Parties, and Glow Stick Memories

Whether you’re celebrating Mom in style, stepping into a woodland fantasy, or dancing under neon lights, this weekend is packed with family-friendly magic. Here are four can’t-miss events in and around Austin that’ll make this weekend unforgettable. 🌿 Woodland Faerie Trail Grand Opening Where: Zilker Botanical GardenWhen: May 10th, 10AM–2PMWhy You’ll Love It: Step into…