Free Programs

Pop-Up Picnic

Love, Tito's Lawn, Moody Amphitheater
April 1, 2023
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Waterloo Greenway’s Annual Pop-Up Picnic Returns on Saturday, April 1! Meet us on the Love, Tito’s Lawn at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, spread out your blanket, and enjoy incredible food, music, and sunset views with thousands of Austinites supporting the same vision — a boundless public park system in the heart of downtown Austin. […]

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Weekly Workouts at Waterloo

Waterloo Park
April 10, 2023 —June 28, 2023
Class times vary

Ready…set…get fit! Weekly Workouts at Waterloo features five free and open-to-the-public movement sessions presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness, Esquina Tango, and Aging is Cool.

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Yoga & Sound

Love, Tito's Lawn, Moody Amphitheater
April 10, 2023 —May 29, 2023
Mondays | 6:00 PM

Set some feel-good vibes for the week with mindful movement accompanied by sound therapy, featuring a different style of yoga and live music each week.

Presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness.

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Fitness Fun!

Love, Tito's Lawn, Moody Amphitheater
April 11, 2023 —May 30, 2023
Tuesdays | 6:00 PM

Keep crushing your day with an energetic fitness or dance-based workout. Each class mixes cardio and strength moves to get you sweaty and feeling accomplished!

Presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness.

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Morning Glories

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
April 11, 2023 —May 16, 2023
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Armstrong Community Music School, Austin Public Library, and Dance Waterloo. Address: 1301 Trinity St, Austin, TX […]

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Morning Glories – Week 1

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
April 11, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Dance Waterloo for a storybook reading that takes over the body in high-energy and creative dance! Parents and children are invited to move through the bird-filled jungles and groove through thunderous skies inspired by Once Upon A Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner. Bring your imagination and get ready to dance the morning […]

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Ghost Line X

Moody Amphitheater
April 15, 2023
7:30 PM

Rolling Ryot presents an immersive sound & light experience with 15 large speakers arranged inside the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Composers from across the globe have been commissioned to create sound compositions designed to activate the scale and spatial qualities of this sound system. Experience Ghost Line X as part of Fusebox Festival 2023.

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Waterloo Green Days

Moody Amphitheater
April 16, 2023 —April 23, 2023
Event times vary

Waterloo Green Days is a free week-long celebration of Earth Month designed to educate and inspire Austin to think globally and act locally. Visitors are encouraged to join various Earth Month activities including interactive exhibits, sustainability and stewardship workshops, environmental justice panels, health and wellness classes, and live music and dance performances. All events are […]

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Self-Care Sundays

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
April 16, 2023 —June 4, 2023
Sundays | 9:00 AM

Join us for an eclectic mix of mindful movement – from Qi Gong, Yoga & Meditation and Sound Healing, Self-Care Sundays are all about starting the day grounded and with intention.

Presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness.

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Morning Glories – Week 2

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
April 18, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a special Earth Month themed Morning Glories! Texas Book Festival and Black + Vernooy Architecture and Urban Design will lead an exploration of books and hands-on environmental activities inspired by Waterloo Park’s natural features. Participating families will be able to meet the authors and receive a free signed copy of “Nell Plants […]

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Latin Dance Lessons

Moody Amphitheater
April 19, 2023 —May 10, 2023
Wednesdays | 6:30 PM

Come learn the structure, etiquette and culture of a unique variety of Latin dance classes such as Tango, Samba and Salsa Aerobics, led by Esquina Tango.

Presented in partnership with Esquina Tango.

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Tales on the Trail: Equity in Green Spaces

Moody Amphitheater
April 20, 2023
6:00 PM

Developing green space among modern urban infrastructure is a growing priority throughout the City of Austin. Improving access to green space in and around the city can improve human health, revitalize ecosystems, and boost a region’s economy. However, without proper engagement and management, these projects can worsen existing socioeconomic and ecological problems or even create […]

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Green Fest

Moody Amphitheater
April 23, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us on Sunday, April 23 for a parkwide celebration that will educate, inspire, and encourage sustainability, innovation, and environmental justice in our community.

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Morning Glories – Week 3

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
April 25, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Art Spark Texas for a special storytime that centers the experiences of autistic children in recognition of Autism Awareness month. Whether your child is on the spectrum, you know someone who is autistic, or you simply wish to teach your child to understand and be inclusive, there is a storytime for you! After the […]

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Morning Glories – Week 4

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
May 2, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Creative Action for an interactive storybook reading and a Music & Movement class inspired by Divya Srinivasan’s new book, “Little Owl Love”. Caregivers and children will be guided through movement exercises, singing, and a celebration of things that we love. This session is designed to inspire creativity, encourage physical and emotional development, and support […]

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Stay Strong

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
May 3, 2023 —June 28, 2023
Wednesdays | 10:00 AM

This 50+ workout led by Aging is Cool improves your cardio health, gains flexibility, and builds strength all while getting to know others in your community.

Presented in partnership with Aging is Cool.

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Morning Glories – Week 5

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
May 9, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sing, dance, and play with Armstrong Community Music School while learning Spanish in the bilingual Canta y Baila Conmigo.

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Morning Glories – Week 6

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
May 16, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join the Asian American Resource Center and Austin Public Library as we commemorate the diverse cultures, languages and traditions of this vibrant community with culturally inspired books, music, crafts, and interactive readings.

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Rainbow on the Creek

Moody Amphitheater
June 10, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join Waterloo Greenway and our community partners as we celebrate Pride Month at Waterloo Park!

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Día De Los Muertos

Moody Amphitheater
November 2, 2023
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, long observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries and communities, is a holiday now embraced globally. Each culture infuses their own unique influences into two days of vibrant festivities that honor the dead. Gather with us as we celebrate both the centuries-old and modern traditions […]

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