Free & Open to the Public ‘Try the Y’ at Townlakes Open House September 13!
WHEN: Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: 1100 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
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!
Townlake 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
- Outdoor Boot Camp
- 🕙 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M
- Myofacial Release Workshop
- 🕙 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
- Enjoy a tutorial on the importance of myofacial release methods such as foam rolling.
📅 September 14th |
- 🎨 Refugee Arts & Crafts Bazaar at Townlake YMCA
- 🕙 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- In partnership with Global Impact Initiative, we’re proud to host the Refugee Arts & Crafts Bazaar—a vibrant marketplace featuring handmade goods, beautiful décor, and delicious traditional foods created by talented local refugee artisans.
✨ Every purchase goes directly to the vendors, helping support refugee families and uplift diverse voices in our community. Come shop unique treasures, connect with neighbors, and experience the rich stories and cultures that make our community stronger.
All are welcome—stop by, support, and celebrate with us!
📅 September 19th
- Intro to Push-Ups
- 🕦 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
- Intro to Boxing
- 🕦 10:30 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
- Kevin Love Connect via Music
- 🕦 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 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!
📅 September 20th
- Local Government 101
- 🕦 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
- Drinks & Snacks Provided
- Hosted by The Austin Common, this fun and interactive workshop covers how Austin’s city government works, how residents can make their voices heard, how to contact city departments to address issues, how to access valuable city assistance programs and how to make community change.
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 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.
