1. Gymboree: Pick up a free pass at any Gymboree store for a preview of their play classes. GymBabies are classes for kids 0-6 months followed by GymCrawlers for kids 6-12 months. All classes are 45 minutes and offer safe play equipment and a chance for you and your baby to meet other Mother-Baby pairs. There are 3 locations in Austin – Central Austin, Northwest Austin and Round Rock.

2. The Austin Children’s Museum (www.austinkids.org) has loads of programs for kids. Baby Bloomers programs are offered every Monday from 9:30am – 1pm. At Baby Bloomers you and your baby can enjoy the Preschool Playscape area and explore the Museum and its exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children. Baby Bloomers is an informal play and explore time EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED for children under the age of two and their caregivers. Be sure to show up for the sing along at 11:30am! Fees for non-members are $4,50 for the first adult (and $1,50 per additional adult) and $1,50 for all children under 24 months. Prices are lower for Museum members. Call the museum or search their web-site for dates when the program will be held.