EVENTS
Celebrating Over 50 Years of Inclusion, Play, and Community
Fall Family Playdate
Join us for our All-Schools Fall Family Playdate. We’ll gather to celebrate our village on October 24th from 10 AM- 12PM at Beverly S. Sheffield Park. We’ll have breakfast tacos together. Families can enjoy connecting with their Open Door community while littles play on the playground.
Play It Forward: Unearth the Future
We know you’ve always wanted to party with dinosaurs! That’s why we are inviting you to Play It Forward: Unearth the Future on September 26, 2026. Join us for an adventurous evening at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum.
Together, we’ll transform the museum into an after-hours experience filled with discovery, imagination, and impact. Indulge in gourmet bites, crafted cocktails, and lively music, all while exploring the exhibits at the dinosaur museum!
Spring Family Playdate- EVENT CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
Join us for food, fun, and friends in the park!
Help us honor our amazing teachers at our annual awards
Saturday, April 11th
10 am - 12 pm
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
7000 Ardath Street, Austin, TX 78757
Play it Forward 2025
You’re Invited to Join the Fun!
As we honor 50 years of Open Door magic, we’re inviting our whole village, past, present, and future, to come together again for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Join us for city views, shared memories, and a whole lot of love as we look toward the future together.
Play it Forward 2025: Writing Our Next Chapter
Special Honoree- David C. Smith
Saturday, September 20th | 7:30–10:30pm
Rooftop Garden, Austin Central Library