Children's Groups

Love meeting new people? Passionate about building community and bringing ideas to life? I'm looking for enthusiastic, creative, and community-minded people to join the Leadership Team for one of Austin’s most active social meetup groups. Whether you’re an experienced event planner or just someone who loves connecting people, this is your chance to help create events, grow friendships, and make a real impact in Austin’s social scene. **Why Become an Event Organizer** Create meaningful connections and new friendships. Share your interests, whether that’s hiking, live music, happy hours, or unique local adventures. Gain valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and event management. Be part of a growing, positive community that’s all about getting offline and meeting in real life. **Who Should Attend** Anyone curious about hosting events, volunteering, or getting more involved with the group. This is an informal, no-pressure meetup, come with questions, ideas, or just to see what it’s all about. RSVP now to join our Meetup Leadership Info Session and learn how you can help build community, create connection, and make Austin a friendlier place, one event at a time.

Chess, beer and pizza! Can it get any better? Come join us for a fun filled night of casual, social chess. We will provide the boards just bring yourself.

**We’re launching a new monthly women’s hike — same spot, same time, every first Tuesday of the month — so our community has a regular place to gather, reconnect, and recharge!** This 75-minute evening hike is your built-in reset to move, breathe, and enjoy meaningful conversation with other women on the beautiful Barton Creek Greenbelt (Spyglass entrance). We’ll walk at a relaxed, mindful pace, with optional guided moments to help you slow down, take in nature, and deepen connections on the trail. ***Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.*** **Details:** 📍 Spyglass Trailhead, 1601 Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78746 🕔 Meet at 5:00 PM sharp, back by 6:15 PM 💧 Bring water, sturdy shoes, layers, and sun protection 🚫 Please, no pets — as we focus on our human connections 💡We'll be finishing this hike around sunset. For best visibility, we recommend bringing along a head lamp. 💛 Donation\-based \($7–15 suggested\, never required\) \| Venmo: @journeylandandsoul Street parking available along Barton Skyway and Spyglass Dr. Please arrive \~10 minutes early to park and meet the group at the benches by the trailhead. This is our **monthly weeknight women’s hike** — same time, same place, every month. If you love our weekend hikes, don't worry — these will continue as always! We can't wait to see you!

Let’s meet up at 6:15 to stretch in the parking lot on the left side of the restaurant then head out at 6:30 for an adorable 2.5 mile walk! Get that blood pumping then back to the Grove for drinks and/or dinner.

Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

Come join us for a fun night out with drinks, dinner and new friends! We’ll hangout, watch sports, play games, converse and have a great time. Feel free to bring your friends with you and we’ll see you there! Disclaimer: The host of this event and meetup are not liable for any injuries, loss of funds, or any type of unfortunate event that happens to any attendees of the meetup.

*SCBWI Austin Monthly Meetings are free for anyone to come! Have you always been interested in writing or illustrating a children's book but don't know where to begin? Come take a sneak peek at our organization and meet like-minded and creative individuals striving for the same goal! We meet free every month with a new topic to help you further achieve your kid-lit dreams. To become an official SCBWI member please visit:* ***[https://www.scbwi.org/](https://www.scbwi.org/)****, to learn more about the Austin Regional Chapter please check out:* ***[https://www.scbwi.org/regions/austin](https://www.scbwi.org/regions/austin)*** Note: Meetup's free account will only allow 10 attendees. But because this event is free to the public there is no limit. Please come check us out! **About the April Monthly Meeting** **Location: BookPeople (Third Floor)** For our April meeting we will be discussing how to manage a career in kidlit. A major publishing contract out of the gate--almost. Quitting the day job. Going back to the day job. Two agents. Four writing groups. Detours to start a typewriter poetry business and a publishing company. An MFA. Dozens of conferences & hundreds of rejections. A writing coach. To-do lists, resolutions, & avoidance techniques. Writer friends who've made it big & those who haven't. Redefining "big." Imposter syndrome. A small shelf of published books with shiny awards. And an amazing community. Join Sean Petrie on a two-decade journey of what it's like to write for children in Austin. **Sean Petrie** is an author, poet, and professor. His books include Typewriter Rodeo, Pet Poems (also not just pets), the Jett Ryder series, Spinning Toward the Sun, and the newly-released Universe at the Tips of Your Toes: Real Poems Written for Real Kids. As a co-founder of Typewriter Rodeo, he's written over 20,000 poems at events all across the country, and does weekly radio poems on KUT-Austin. He also teaches legal writing at UT Law School, has an MFA in Writing for Kids from Vermont College, and owns way too many typewriters. Additionally, we're hosting a USED BOOK DRIVE in partnership with BookSpring. ANY gently used book (kidlit to adult) is welcome. No magazines. See details here: [https://bookspring.org/en/support/book-drives/](https://bookspring.org/en/support/book-drives/) This event will be led by your SCBWI Austin Regional Team: Anna Alsup, Nataly Allimonos, and Tiffany Shih.

Get out of the house and have breakfast, coffee, and conversations with your brothers in the Austin Men's Group. Meet men in the Austin area who are interested in having male friends, laughing, joking, having fun and talking about real topics that we can all related to. See you soon, Charlie McKeever **Your Happy Man Coach** [HappyManCoaching.com](http://happymancoaching.com/) **Facing Divorce, Marital Separation or Infidelity** Take the Divorce-Bomb Survival Course and get answers to questions your wife can't answer. [https://happymancoaching.com/divorce](https://happymancoaching.com/divorce)

### **Guided Personal Development Book Club & Open Group Coaching** This free, ongoing book club features ideas and discussion inspired by various Personal Development Books. Reading the books are optional. Led by local Certified Professional Life Coach, Lisa Concepcion, This group provides a safe space for connection and open conversation about topics such as. * Codependency or over-giving / people pleasing * Anxious attachment * Low self-worth or self-trust * Difficulty setting boundaries * Attracting emotionally unavailable or narcissistic partners * Manifesting your ideal relationship * Reinvention after break-ups / divorce * Navigating Tricky Relationships (what to say and how to say it). This is **not therapy**—it’s a guided personal development conversation led by a Certified Professional Life Coach. ### How This Book Club Works Each meeting includes: * A brief overview of a key concept from the book * Open discussion and reflection * Group coaching offering clarity, insights and guidance * Real-life application to relationships, boundaries, and self-growth ***You do not need to attend every session and you do not need to finish the book to participate. Each session stands alone.*** ### Open Group Coaching Format This book club functions like a fun, dynamic, empowering, **group coaching space**: * You’re welcome to ask questions * Share experiences * Learn from others * Gain clarity about your own emotional patterns * Get insights and ideas to move you forward Many people find that hearing others’ experiences creates powerful insight and validation. ### Who This Is For * Adults interested in emotional healing and personal growth * People who grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally unsupported * Anyone working through relationship patterns or self-worth issues * Those curious about why they repeat the same emotional dynamics * People who want to meet like minded, high conscious people who self reflect and are working to be better. * People who crave connection In Real Life and value intelligent, meaningful, deeper conversation. * People who are open to making new friends. This group is respectful, confidential, and growth-focused. What happens in book club, stays in book club. This is the group membership oath. Free Event!

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind