Activities

MOM-KID PROGRAMS

Playgroups
Weekly get-togethers to chat and play, and as the kids get older, to explore Austin’s kid-friendly destinations with friends. THE best way to really get to know other moms and kids.

Field Trips
These all-club outings occur at least once each month and are an essential part of getting to know Austin if you’re new to town, new to parenting here or just want some new ideas on where to take the kiddos. Recent field trips have included visits to a local fire station, Crowe’s Nest Farm and the Austin Science & Nature Center. It's a great opportunity to get adult conversation while entertaining the kids at the same time.

Community Service
Despite our hectic lives, we all strive to give both at home and beyond. Each year, APMC's community service team find ways for our members to help the community in simple ways that mean so much to others, while providing our families with a way to experience the joy of helping together!

JUST MOMS

Mom’s Night Out
Time for mom! We go out once a month – at least! – to various places around town for a girl's night out. This is when we get to sample Austin eateries, fun activities, catch a film or just gather to enjoy each others company. Essential to a re-energized, happier mom.

Book Club
Lots of APMC moms use reading to unwind, escape and, well, just use a different part of the brain than the day-to-day of kids, family, work, volunteer might bring. Participants contribute ideas for each selection, so the list is diverse and dynamic. Meetings are every other month and meet at local coffee shops for a balance of book-related exchange of ideas and just catching up!

Movie Night
Looking for a chance to cool off? Movie Night will usually be held once a month and be either a matinee or an early evening show. If the group is up for it, we will head out for coffee or other beverages after the film. Due to the nature of movie schedules I will post the movie title, movie location and time a few days before. I will shoot for a start time between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. for matinees. Feel free to send me your preferences for movie selections. I will certainly take them into consideration.

Member Outreach
One of the greatest benefits of APMC is that we moms can share with each other the unique joys and trials of parenting preschoolers. From time to time, however, some of us need more than friendship – we need hands-on help! The arrival of a new baby, a death in the family, an illness, a move to a new home - events such as these provide us the chance to do more for our fellow moms. This service can take many forms: providing a meal, holding a baby so a new mom can nap or shower, taking a toddler to the park so a sick mom can sleep or other ways to lend a hand.

Special Events
Over the years, the APMC has hosted some pretty lively and varied events, from Hill Country retreats to Zilker Critter Carnivals, and we’re always looking for new ways to enjoy Austin, our kids and one another’s company…so join us for our upcoming special events and suggest a new one!