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What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in January 2025

January 7, 2025|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Exciting News at the Northwest Y

In-Person Counseling Now Offered at Northwest Family YMCA!

We’re thrilled to announce that Greater Austin YMCA Therapy, Counseling, and Mental Health Services are now coming to the Northwest Family YMCA for in-person sessions! Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey?

Head over to the Counseling Program webpage by clicking the button below to sign up for an appointment today. Need financial assistance? No problem! Just contact us at ymcacounseling@austinymca.org after registering.

Let’s make 2025 your year of personal growth and well-being! Discover more about Counseling, Therapy, & Mental Health Services

What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in December 2024

December 2, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Holiday Extravaganza

Kick off the holiday season at Northwest YMCA’s Holiday Extravaganza! Enjoy cookie decorating, letters to Santa and cozy cups of cocoa… and it’s completely FREE and open to all. Capture the festive spirit with photos with Santa and playing games like dreidel and Kwanzaa Memory Game. Festive attire and holiday pajamas are encouraged!   

 Activities Include:  Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Dreidel & Kwanzaa Memory Game, Letters to Santa, Create Your Own Specialized Cup of Cocoa at the Cocoa Bar.

Polar Bear Plunge

Ready to make a splash? Join us for

Free Holiday Events at the Y

November 22, 2024|Categories: Event|Tags: , , , |

FREE Festive Fun for All!

Make unforgettable family holiday memories with the Greater Austin Y! We’re the ultimate destination for festive fun, celebration and community connection. These events are open to all! Sign up with your friends, family and neighbors.

Find a Y holiday event near you!

TownLake Y: Holiday Extravaganza

  • Date: Dec. 14, 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Address: 1100 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
  • Activities:
    • Gingerbread House Decorating
    • Flick-n-Float, watch a holiday movie in our heated pool
    • Photos with Santa
    • Dreidel & Kwanzaa Memory Game
    • Kinara & Christmas tree

What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in November

November 3, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Self-Defense Workshop

Saturday, November 16, 2-4pm, Ages 10+

Gain skills to protect better protect yourself. Taekwondo Grand Master Owens will teach you safety awareness, lethal strikes, escapes from being grabbed or held, and groundwork for self-defense. No martial arts experience needed. A potentially lifesaving 2-hour program.

*Participants ages 10-14 must have participating adult in class alongside them.  Register

Fall Programs begin as early as December 1

Sign up now to reserve your spot for

Free Halloween Events at the Y

October 1, 2024|Categories: Event|Tags: , , , , , , |

Step into a season of fall excitement at your local Greater Austin YMCA! We’ve packed October with FREE Halloween events that are perfect for the whole family. From spooky mazes to trick-or-treating adventures, there’s a ton of fun waiting for you at the Y.

Select your closest YMCA location to see what events are happening near you. All events are open to all! NORTH YMCA Fall Harvest Festival

October 25, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Try your luck at carnival games, bounce in the pumpkin patch, and meet friendly farm animals at the petting zoo. NORTHWEST YMCA

What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in October 2024

September 26, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Halloween Spooktacular

Experience trick-or-treating with a twist…if you dare. Journey down the outdoor Mysterious Trick-or-Treat Trail filled with monster-loads of candy, spooky games, and surprises around every turn! FREE to RSVP

Welcome, Cailean Johnson! 

Hello, I’m Cailean Johnson, and I’m joining the Northwest Family YMCA as your Associate Executive Director.

Born and raised in sunny California, I am a passionate advocate for health and wellness, deeply committed to fostering a

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