Northwest Family Y Welcoming Week Schedule

Published On: August 29, 2025Categories: Uncategorized

Free & Open to the Public ‘Try the Y’ at Northwest’s Open House September 13! 

WHEN: Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE: 5807 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729

Join us for a celebration of community, connection, and belonging! Free & Open to the Public – bring a friend, neighbor, or family member! Whether you’re a current member or brand new to the Y, this is the perfect opportunity to explore all we have to offer.

Try One or Try Them All! 

🏋️ Group Fitness Classes – A fun atmosphere building social connections, lead by expert instructors
🏀 Youth Sports Showcase (9 AM-11 AM)– Exciting demos and activities for all ages
💪Strength, Cardio and Swim – Enjoy our state of the art equipment and amenities 
👧 Kids Play  – Childcare while you workout, 6 weeks – 12 years old.
🏠 Tour The Y– Discover our facilities, programs, and welcoming community

Register with your center to secure your sport today!

Northwest Family Y Welcoming Week Schedule: While our open house is open to all, the schedule below is just for Y members and those using a 7-day trial pass. Get a pass at the open house and come see what a full Y experience feels like!

📅 September 13th

  • Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange
    • 🕦 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
    • All are welcome at Northwest Y’s free community event where families can donate and pick up clothing and toys in great condition! Bring items for infants to ages 12 years old.

📅 September 17th

  • Coffee Passport with Armadillo Coffee Roasters
    • 🕦 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
    • Travel the world one sip at a time with the experts from Armadillo Coffee Roasters sharing the roots of the roasts.

📅 September 20th

  • Qigong in The Grove
    • 🕦 9:00 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.

📅 September 21st

  • Grateful Grove: World Music Mash Up
    • 🕦 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
    • Dance Fitness paired with styles such as k-pop, salsa, merengue

📅 September 22nd

  • Kevin Love Connect via Music
    • 🕦 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
    • Join us for a special music therapy workshop designed to help participants connect, reflect, and share through the power of music. 🎵

      You’ll explore how music supports mental and physical wellbeing, share songs that are meaningful to you, and help build a collaborative playlist to revisit in the weeks ahead—keeping the connection going long after the workshop ends.

      No music experience needed—just come as you are!

Happening All Week

  • 🌍 International Coffee Tasting: Sample coffee from different countries each day.
  • 🎨 Kids’ Play Activities: Kids explore different countries and cultures through themed coloring pages, collaborative mosaic posters, hands-on geography puzzles, and story times featuring books that highlight inclusion and traditions from around the globe.
  • Question markQuestion of the Week: Share your thoughts on what welcoming means to you.
  • 🗺️ “Where Are You From?” World Map: Pin your hometown on our global map.

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