What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in September 2026

🎃Floating Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 9 from 6:00-7:30pm 

Get ready for our annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Come enjoy the unique experience of picking your perfect pumpkin from the water, decorating your pumpkin and celebrating the season with family and friends. Don’t miss this fun-filled fall event!

Limited tickets available for each swim rotation at 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm.

Now Hiring! Year-Round Job Openings Across Austin

We’re hiring afterschool care roles, lifeguards, swim instructors and more 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

Art Explorers: Create, Discover & Imagine! 

Give your young artist a chance to explore, create, and have fun! Our Art Explorers class is designed for children ages 6–12 and encourages imagination through engaging, hands-on art projects. Whether your child loves to draw, paint, or experiment with new materials, they’llbuild confidence and discover their own creative style.

Two boys with excited expressions show off their winter artwork

Power Up with Tae Kwon Do!

Tae Kwon Do is a fun and empowering way for participants of ALL AGES to stay active while developing focus, coordination, confidence, and respect. Through engaging instruction and age-appropriate practice, participants learn martial arts skills while building character and self-discipline.

A man performs a kick in a martial arts class

Grab a Pickleball Paddle & Get Moving!

Pickleball is a fun, active way to get moving, meet new people, and build your skills! Our beginner and intermediate pickleball classes are welcoming for players looking to learn the basics, improve their technique, or simply enjoy the game in a supportive environment.

Teen Fitness Orientation: Get Started Strong!

Our Teen Fitness Orientation teaches youth and teens (ages 12-15) how to work out safely and effectively within the Y Fitness Center. Teen Fitness Orientations introduce basic muscle anatomy, exercise concepts and guidelines, gym etiquette and safety practices.  

Once they have successfully completed the program, they will be able to work in the Fitness Center without parental supervision. 

Schedule your Teen Fitness Orientation today by calling us at 512-235-9622 or stop by our Welcome Center! 

🚗 Parking Lot & School-Day Traffic Reminder 

As the school year gets underway, please be aware that McNeil Drive will be especially busy around drop-off and pick-up times (9:00am and 4:30pm). Student drop-off, pick-up and parking are prohibited in the YMCA parking lots. 

We encourage everyone to allow a little extra time, follow posted parking guidelines, and be mindful of pedestrians. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. 

Published On: September 10, 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.