What’s Happening at Southwest Family YMCA in October 2026

Halloween Fun is Taking Over the Y! 🎃

Greater Austin YMCA Spooktacular
Join us for our annual Spooktacular at Southwest Family YMCA and enjoy a free evening filled with family-friendly activities, treats and spooky fun. Come in costume and celebrate Halloween at the Y!

This event is open to the community, so invite your friends, family and neighbors to join the fun.

Date & Time

  • Saturday, October 24
  • 5PM-7PM

Activities include

👻 Spooky Maze
✨ Face Painting
🎨 Caricature Artist
📸 Photo Booth
🧪 Spooky Slime
🎃 Halloween Crafts & Games
🍬 And more Halloween fun!

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

Personal Training | Welcome Back Kate!

We’re excited to welcome Kate Holmes, our Personal Trainer, back to the Y! Whether you’re looking to get stronger, build confidence in the gym, or need some extra guidance and accountability, Kate is here to help you reach your fitness goals.

Ready to set up a personal training session with Kate? Head to the Greater Austin Y app to get started or stop by the front desk and our team will be happy to help!

Days Out of School Camp | Ages 5-12 years

Don’t let your camper miss out on all this fun! Spots for Days Out of School Camps at the Southwest Y fill up fast—and for good reason. Kids ages 5–12 love the action-packed days of swimming, gaga ball, crafts, archery, STEM fun and more!

Dates: Oct 9 & 12 | Nov 2 & 3
Cost: $60 Members | $70 Non-members

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Confidence starts this fall 🌟

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.

  • 🏀 Basketball
  • 🤸 Gymnastics
  • 💃 Dance
  • 🥋 Martial Arts & more

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

Kids in Spurs jerseys play youth basketball at the Greater Austin YMCA, building teamwork and confidence on the court.

October Guess the Jar Challenge!

🎃✨ Guess How Many Candy Corn Are in the Jar! Stop by the front desk and take your best guess! Drop your number in for a chance to WIN a sweet prize.

Published On: October 13, 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.