9 YMCA of Austin Locations Hosting Free Open House Events

AUSTIN, TX — Nine YMCA if Austin locations in Travis, Hays and Bastrop Counties will be hosting free Open House events for the community this weekend, officials announced on Tuesday.

The events this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 12-13) require advance registration. Read more details about the YMCA events here. Since reopening facilities in June, officials noted, all YMCA of Austin locations have implemented a number of safety procedures, including:

• Temperature checks at entry.
• Mandatory face coverings.
• Capacity limits.
• Social distancing throughout facilities, including exercise classes and fitness centers.
• Increased cleaning protocols.

The schedule of activities includes:

Bastrop YMCA (600 Charles Blvd. 512-321-9622)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m.
• Staged at the Bastrop Y Outdoor Fitness Studio in Bob Bryant Park.
• Free demo classes including TRX & Circuit.
• Free personal training consultations.
• Pickleball lessons.
• Gymnastics demos

East Communities YMCA (5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd., 512-933-9622)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
• Lap swimming.
• Recreational swimming.
• Open Gymnasium.
• Group Exercise.

Hays Communities YMCA (465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, 512-523-0099)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 1-4 p.m.
• Interactive Family Time with crafts, story time and games.
• Swimming in Indoor and Outdoor Pools.
• Kickball for All in Basketball Gym (Family Fitness Warm-up prior to game).
• Fitness Center open to the community.

North Austin YMCA (1000 W. Rundberg Ln., 512-973-9622)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-5 p.m.
• Fitness Center open to the community.
• Lap swimming.
• Recreational swimming.

Northwest Family YMCA (5807 McNeil Dr.,, 512-335-9622)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-5 p.m.
• Kids’ Crafts in Child Watch (2-12 years).
• Gymnastics demos
• Basketball clinic.
• Group Exercise sample classes.
• Safety tours.

Springs Family YMCA (27216 Ranch Road 12 South, 512-894-3309)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-5 p.m.
• Swimming in Indoor and Outdoor Pools.
• Kids Gymnastics.
• Basketball in the Gymnasium.

Southwest Family YMCA (6219 Oakclaire Dr., 512-891-9622)

• Sunday, Sept. 13, 1-4 p.m.
• International Dance Party – international music playing throughout the mainly outdoor event with FT staff leading socially distanced individual dancing including salsa, hula, Bollywood etc.
• Family & group swimming.
• Corn Hole games.
• Cupcake walk

The Y at Camp Moody (1220 Old San Antonio Road, 512-523-9640)

• Sunday, Sept. 13, 1-4 p.m.
• Swimming in the Indoor Pool
• Guided hikes exploring the camp’s 85 acres.
• Archery and Sling Shot range.
• Fitness Center open to the community

TownLake YMCA (1100 W. Cesar Chavez, 512-542-9622)

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-5 p.m.
• Family Fitness hours – opportunity for families to get healthy together.
• Family dance event in the gym.
• Open pool time.