As the Texas heat finally breaks and October approaches, Austin transforms into a wonderland of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and family-friendly Halloween events. This year brings exciting venue changes, new attractions, and fresh opportunities to create lasting memories across Central Texas. Whether you’re navigating with a baby carrier or chasing energetic tweens through corn mazes,…
This is the inaugural post in our new “Recess Roundtable” series, where we sit down with experts in children’s wellness, development, and activities to share insights that help Austin families thrive. When four-time Emmy-winning television host Lauren Zima could lend her voice to any cause, she chose one that doesn’t often make headlines: supporting grieving…
Author: Co-Founder & CEO of Recess, Amy Kiska In celebration of National Read a Book Day My parents are writers, and some of my most cherished childhood memories are trailing behind them through bookstores, the intoxicating smell of fresh pages filling the air as we explored our favorite sections together. Those special “take your daughter…
When searching for the perfect activity for your child, it’s easy to get caught up in flashy studios and competition-focused programs. But sometimes, the most transformative experiences happen in places that prioritize something deeper – like M.A. Dance Project in Cedar Park, where founder Marianne Hakanson has been “cultivating art” for over two decades. We…
School calendars are full of student holidays and staff development days, and we know how it feels to be left scrambling for coverage. To combat those pesky gap days, we’ve pulled together a guide to help you plan ahead, with programs and camps for each upcoming day off. Whether your kids want to burn energy,…
Teaching your child to ride a bike is one of those magical childhood milestones – but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming for parents! That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with woom bikes, the kids’ biking experts who’ve been revolutionizing how children learn to ride with their innovative balance bikes and thoughtfully designed…
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…
If you’re looking to boost your kiddo’s water confidence while having a blast, Big Blue Swim School in Austin is the place to be. With expert instructors, sparkling clean facilities, and a teaching method built around safety and fun, this swim school makes a big impact whether your child is just starting out or already…
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…
Last Updated: May 2026Posted by Amy Kiska, Co-founder & CEO of Recess One of the best parts of building Recess has been getting to take my daughter to so many of the incredible activity providers we work with here in Austin. What started as founder research quickly became something I looked forward to every week:…