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IT’s TIME TEXAS shares plenty of fun ideas for getting active with the whole family. Check out the following five fun events for getting out with the kids this week!

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Active Play for Kids
Try a Class for Free at My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
Are you ready to be active? Visit My Gym Austin’s ACTIVE PLAY, a private indoor playground designed for children to explore, climb, roll, swing, and play! With weekly equipment arrangements, be sure to come back often to see what’s different. Adult supervision is required. Adults wear socks; children barefoot. For ages, 10 months to 9 years. Click here to view the schedule.

Yoga with Green Bird Fitness
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. at Dick Nichols District Park
Green Bird Fitness specializes in training programs for clients of all ages and fitness levels including pre and post-natal clients, and is proud to offer this all-level yoga class which will incorporate elements of yoga, pilates and instructor Lauren Whitehead’s extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Classes will meet near the playground, adjacent to the main parking lot. Please bring your own yoga mat to class.

BAM Academy
Free first class at BAM Academy
They specialize in FUN-based fitness through Parkour, Ballistic Movements and Gymnastics programs. With experienced coaches in all three disciplines, followers of the program can expect to learn proficiency in movement in a fun, safe facility dedicated to these disciplines. There is no other facility like this in Texas. BAM Academy™ teaches people from ages 5 to 55+. Visit the website for a class schedule.

Community Garden
Friday, Oct. 16, 12 p.m. at Parker Lane Methodist Church
Assist with the community garden while getting gardening tips from expert gardeners from Burma. Free to participate. For questions, contact [email protected].

Marathon Kids Kickoff Ceremony
Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.
You’re not going to want to miss the 20th anniversary National Kickoff Ceremony! Marathon Kids recently announced a national partnership with Nike, and together they have a lot of surprises in store for this free event. Plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m. to secure a good seat. Show starts at 10 a.m. IT’S TIME TEXAS is proud to partner with Marathon Kids!

 

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Have fun!