What’s Happening at North Austin YMCA in October 2025

Published On: October 1, 2025Categories: Blog

🎃 North Austin YMCA Halloween Spooktacular

Bring the whole family to the Greater Austin Y Spooktacular! Enjoy festive fun with favorites like Fry’s Fun Farm Petting Zoo, bounce houses, carnival games, a spooky maze, and trick-or-treat adventures. Activities may vary by location, but each event is open to the community and designed to be a safe, exciting way to celebrate Halloween together. We’re also a Teal Pumpkin-friendly spot, offering non-food treats so every child can join in the fun.

Friday, October 24th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Want to volunteer with the event? Inquire at the Welcome Center.

two children in costumes holding jack-o-lanterns in front of their faces.

Adult Fitness

Outdoor Bootcamp

Test your mettle in the great outdoors along with other fitness enthusiasts. Held outside on the back 40 Saturdays 9:30 – 10:30 am, this group fitness class is sure to get your attention!

Vinyasa Yoga

Go with the flow Thursdays 7:15 – 8:15 pm in the yoga studio with Michelle.

An adult female member in a gray sleeveless shirt pulls on black battle ropes during an outdoor bootcamp class. Steel beams, yoga mats, and a classmate are blurred in the background of the photograph. 

🧩 Sunday Puzzle Club

A group of adult women dance joyously in a Zumba class

A casual, member-led group that gathers on Sundays to unwind, connect, and complete crosswords, jigsaws, and other puzzle favorites together. Launching this November, the group will meet weekly to share laughs, teamwork, and a love of puzzling. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to collaborate. We’re accepting puzzle donations in good condition help us get started

Teen Podcasting Workshop

🎙 November 5 & 6 in the Teen Tech Center 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Is your teen interested in podcasting? Attend this free podcasting workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at how to create an engaging podcast.

Fall Programs

These programs are currently open for registration:

  • Tae Kwon Do – For All added to Sundays 3-4pm 
  • NEW Adult Dance class on Mondays 7-8pm 
  • NEW Adult Cooking class on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm 
  • NEW Kids Art class on Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm 
  • NEW Senior Art class on Thursdays 10:00-11:30am 

Upcoming Events

Kids Night Out 

Friday, October 17, 5:30 – 9:00 pm

Roots & Wings Festival

Saturday, October 18, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Celebrate Nature with a day of FREE fun for all ages! Tree Climbs and Swings, Live Butterfly Release, Free Face Painting, Participatory Drum Circle, Sapling & Milkweed Giveaways, Honey Tastings, Garden Tours, Library Book Table, All Ages nature Crafts, Community Presenters.

Día de los Muertos

Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2, join us for a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos. Together, we’ll honor our loved ones with a beautiful community display filled with photos, color, and remembrance. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, bring in photos of family, friends, or members of our YMCA community you’d like to honor, and help us create a meaningful tribute that celebrates life and memory.  

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