Looking for great after-school and weekend sports and activities for your kids this winter and spring? Whether they’re into sports, the arts, or robotics, there are so many options to explore in the Austin area. Browse the listings below to help you find the best classes for your family.
Parent and Me Classes
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa® has always been the hot spot for families with babies, winning Do512 Family’s award for Best Place to Go with Babies & Toddlers, Austin Family Magazine’s award for Favorite Family & Child Class, Austin Chronicle’s award for Best of Kids & Family Wildcard, and even 2 Latin Grammy nominations! There’s no comparison when it comes to choosing the best place for you and your baby to sing, dance, and learn Spanish together. Their psychology-based program uses music, American Sign Language, and more to build a community where parents explore mindful parenting and learn about baby’s development. Fall classes open September 9 – check out your options here!
More Classes: Creative Action, Heartsong Music, Little Land Play Gym, Saplings, Tinkergarten, TuneBugz!
Also, check here for Things to Do With Babies and Toddlers in Austin
Sports Classes
Austin Bouldering Project
After-School Clubs at Bouldering Project are all about supporting a love for climbing in a fun and nurturing environment. Clubs are designed to do more than just sharpen climbing abilities – they’re a platform for boosting self-confidence, fostering social connections, and enhancing overall physical well-being. By joining, your child can expect an exciting journey of personal growth and development.
Goldfish Swim School Northwest Hills
Summer fun doesn’t end when the kids go back to school, and there are tons of reasons to stay in swim lessons through fall! Swimming makes for a great after-school activity, and studies show swim lessons help children perform better in the classroom. Your kids will do some serious growing in their swimming skills and water safety, in addition to learning life skills and building confidence.
More Classes: i9 Sports, Archery Training Center, Austin Ninjas, Austin Bouldering Project, Austin Kung Fu Academy, Austin Kenpo Karate, Crux Climbing Center, Champions Gymnastics, Emler Swim School, Flying Fish Swim Academy, Jump Gymnastics, Move Sport Ninja Academy, Premier Martial Arts of Lakeline, Rio Vista Farms, Parkour @ Tumble Tech, SkyCandy, Tumble Tech Gymnastics and Cheerleading, SportBall – Classes at schools throughout ATX, West Austin Youth Association, Westlake Athletic & Community Center, Yoga and Mindfulness with ATX Yoga Girl, YMCA of Austin
Art & Theater Classes
ZACH Theatre
Enjoy interactive theatre classes for kids and teens! ZACH continues to help young people find courage, creativity, and connection through performing arts. ZACH’s course sessions offer tons of fun choices for students in kindergarten through 12 grade.
More Classes: Art Barn ATX, Art School at Laguna Gloria, Austin Creative Arts Center, Cordovan Art School, Create Process Art Studio, Figment Creative Labs, Girl Space, Hideout Theatre Improv Classes, Kids Acting Studio, The Art Garage, projectART Wimberley, Saplings
Coding and Robotics Classes
My Coding Place
My Coding Place’s goal is to teach problem-solving skills through coding and chess to kids and teens in Austin. Their teachers are coders or chess players and their mission is to expose kids and teens to the art of computer programming and broader STEM topics to learn to think critically. Students will learn to translate logic to code by building cool projects to practice and reinforce concepts through different tools.
More Classes: The Academy of Games, iCode Austin, Idea Lab, StartUp Kids Club, Best Brains Austin, Code Galaxy
Music Classes
Orpheus Academy of Music
Orpheus Academy offers lessons for all ages and skill levels in guitar, piano, violin, singing and voice, and more. Enjoy musical fun and enriching experiences in both Austin and Cedar Park. Orpheus Academy takes the time to interview each potential student to ensure that their music lesson experience is joyful and helps them achieve their personal goals. Schedule your lessons today.
More Classes: Austin Chamber Music Center, Capital Music Center, Eastside Music School, Groundwork Music, Lonestar Guitar Academy, Lonestar School of Music, Mother Falcon Music Lab, School of Rock Austin, Strait Music
Dance Classes
Ballet Austin
Ballet Austin offers classes for new and returning students ages 18 months to 18 years old. With classes from beginner (Level 1) through Intermediate and Advanced, Ballet Austin has something for every student, at every level. Get more information and their current class offerings here.
More Classes: Ballet Austin, Dance By Carly, Dance Discovery, Kids Elevated, Lonestar Dance, Synergy Dance Studio, The Little Gym
Cooking and Baking Classes
Parent and Child Classes at Central Market
A super-fun upcoming class for parents and kids is Central Market’s Sushi Making Basics Class and you can check out more here. Classes are age-appropriate, so please note the information in each class description prior to registration. One adult is required for every 1-2 kids.
More Classes: Bake Austin, Cook, Learn, Grow!, Foodie Kids, Kids Kitchen, Kitchen House Austin, Little Kitchen Academy, Sticky Fingers Cooking
Read our editorial on Cooking Classes for Kids in Austin
Language Classes
Greater Austin YMCA
Language classes at the YMCA are designed for kids ages three and older and offer a fun learning environment with age-appropriate skill building. From an American Sign Language class to Spanish Immersion preschool, you can check out options for your family by getting more info here or emailing [email protected].
More Classes: Austin Spanish Academy, Live The Language, Mariposas Spanish School for Kids
We love Tinkergarten classes! A great way for the family to get outside together, make new friends and earn skill badges through high quality play-based laerning.
It’d be great if these were placed on a map or named an area they were in.
Ooh, yes! Many of these have multiple locations – gonna think on how to best do that. Thanks for the idea!