Austin Parks Foundation wants to see you In the Park this spring.

The nonprofit organization's In the Park series brings Austinites together in neighborhood parks through five programs focused on fitness, play, art, film, and basketball. Get outside, meet new friends, and learn something new at these 20+ free events happening now through May.

Fitness in the Park

Want to fill your schedule with fitness classes? Good Fight Fitness will coach full-body workouts at Dove Springs District Park, which also boasts a playground and swimming pool, plus baseball, basketball, and tennis courts. The donation-based classes will begin at 6 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday from Monday, March 3 to Wednesday, May 28.

Playdates in the Park

Creative Action, a local nonprofit established in 1997, will host playtime sessions for families to enjoy storytelling, arts + crafts, and music while mingling with other kiddos and parents. Special guests from BookSpring, Texas Book Festival, Austin Public Library, and Bright Littles will join some events.

Note: bilingual events will be marked with an asterisk.*

Shake up your weekly routine by adding Playdates in the Park to your calendar. | Photo by HLK Fotos

Playdates in the Park will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on:

Thursday, March 6 at Rosewood Neighborhood Park - Lampkin Pavilion
Saturday, March 29 at Brownie Neighborhood Park*
Saturday, April 12 at Bartholomew District Park
Wednesday, April 16 at Patterson Neighborhood Park
Wednesday, May 7 at Brentwood Neighborhood Park
Saturday, May 17 at St. Johns Park*

Art in the Park

Get your creativity flowing at a workshop by Painting Pandas, a nonprofit focused on art education. Each session will offer a hands-on activity inspired by nature that is suitable for Austinites of all ages.

Tap into your artistic abilities from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on:

Saturday, March 8 at Roy G Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park Plaza
Wednesday, March 26 at Garrison District Park
Saturday, April 5 at Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park*
Wednesday, April 23 at Trailhead Park
Saturday, May 3 at Balcones Neighborhood Park
Wednesday, May 21 at Bartholomew District Park

Movies in the Park

Take part in a local tradition that's been around for over a decade by watching an outdoor film in one of Austin's green spaces. The first 100 bags of Austin-based Cornucopia Popcorn are free, but you can also bring your own food, blankets, and chairs. Make plans to see "The Wild Robot" at dusk on Thursday, March 20 at Gus Garcia District Park, and stay tuned for more Movies in the Park programming.

Local vendors will be available at some Movies in the Park events. | Photo by HLK Fotos

Hoops in the Park

Young athletes of all skill levels are invited to come play basketball and learn the importance of teamwork with Make a Difference Sports. The events are open to first through fifth graders and will include outdoor play, skill development, and lessons in sportsmanship.

Make plans to bring your child to one of these events, which take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.:

Saturday, March 15 at Walnut Creek Metro Park
Saturday, April 12 at Dove Springs District Park*
Saturday, May 10 at Davis/White Northeast Neighborhood Park*

Learn more about Austin Park Foundation's In the Park series.