Now that the older kids are back to school, it’s time to start coming up with activities to get out of the house (and reclaim your sanity!) with your infant or toddler.
As you’ve undoubtedly found already, going out and about with a baby in tow can be anything but relaxing! However, if you choose your destinations wisely, you’ll find many places around town that welcome parents and their small children.
You can explore the great outdoors, get a cuppa something refreshing, and introduce your little one to fun, age-appropriate activities and other children and parents, too.
Aim for fitness…
- Stroller Strides
fit4mom.com
Austin has locations all over –from Sunset Valley to Pflugerville. - YOGA YOGA
https://www.yogayoga.com/Family-Yoga
Baby, crawlers and toddler and mama yoga classes
Locations north Austin, Westlake, & Westgate - Little Yoga House
thelittleyogahouse-village.com
Have classes for 5 weeks+ that includes part singing and moving playfully with your little yogis - Emler Swim School
emlerswimschool.com
Free Bathtime Babies course from age 2 months to 6 months gives you plenty of opportunities to swim along with other newborn parents.
Outdoor fun…
- Austin Nature and Science Center
austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-and-science- center
Nature exhibits, wildlife and tons of mommy and me fun. - Hike It Baby
hikeitbaby.com
Explore Austin one hike at a time with your baby or toddler.
Storytime…
- Book People
bookpeople.com
Family-friendly weekly storytime for all ages - Public Libraries
Library locations
Storytimes happening daily all around Austin!
Music time…
- Heartsong Music
heartsongmusic.net
Music classes for all ages — with free preview classes throughout the year! - TuneBugz
tunebugz.com
First class free! - Music Forever
www.musicforevermt.com
Tons of interactive classes for mama + infants or toddlers or both.
Crafting…
- KK’s Art Garage
facebook.com/kksartatx
Amazing, messy and sensory art classes for toddlers - Imagine That Art Space
imaginethataustin.com
Classes for infants and toddlers + mommy - Gymboree
gymboree.com.
Every location offers a fun free gym and also ART classes for babies and toddlers
All-Around Good:
- Toybrary Austin
The Toybrary offers parent and child activities, including story time and a music group - Sister Circle Support Group
Join the Black Mamas Community Collective for new mothers who want to share their experiences and support one another through building community in the early days of parenting!
Meetings are free and childcare will be provided at no charge to our mothers.
Where: African American Youth Harvest Foundation 6633 E. Hwy 290 Austin, TX 78723
When: Sunday, September 30th; Sunday, October 28th; Sunday, November 18th
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Send an email to BlackMamasATX@gmail.com for more information.