What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in August 2026

Open Play: American Mahjong

Join us for American Mahjong Open Play, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 12–3pm. All experience levels welcome but participants should already know how to play and must bring their own 2026 Mahjong card. Equipment is provided, but no instruction is offered. Registration required. 

Registration is on the app. First session for August opens at 1pm on Wednesday, August 5th.

American Mahjong Tiles

Now Hiring! Year-Round Job Openings Across Austin

We’re hiring afterschool care roles, lifeguards and swim instructors across our Greater Austin Y fitness centers and nearly 50 afterschool care locations.

Why Join Our Team:
➡️ FREE Greater Austin YMCA Membership
➡️ Flexible schedules; no weekend shifts for afterschool roles!
➡️ Competitive PTO for full-time roles
➡️ Free Training & Certifications

Afterschool counselor doing a science project with a group of kids

Confidence starts this school year 🌟

Fall Youth Sports at the Greater Austin Y give kids the chance to stay active, try something new, and grow through teamwork, movement, and fun.

  • ⚽️ Soccer
  • 🏀 Basketball
  • 🏐 Volleyball
  • 🤸 Gymnastics
  • 💃 Dance
  • 🥋 Martial Arts & more

Y members save 40%! Use code FALLSPORTS10 to save $10. Programs available across Greater Austin.

A child dribbles a soccer ball in a soccer skills clinic.

Kids’ Night Out = Parents’ Night Off!

It’s been a long week, the kids are bouncing off the walls and you deserve a break. Babysitters can be pricey but that’s where Kids Night Out comes in! We’ll keep your kids busy while you take a well-earned breather. Win-win.

Published On: August 3, 2026Categories: Blog

About the Greater Austin YMCA®: For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has strengthened communities across Central Texas through programs that support youth development, healthy living, and community well-being. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving nearly 145,000 people each year, the Y helps individuals and families learn, grow, and thrive.