LET’S HAVE FUN!

Join the JASGA community at the many exciting and enlightening activities we host throughout the year.

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Tidy-Up @ Zilker Botanical Garden
Saturdays monthly: 9:30-11:30am
2026 dates: Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21
JASGA members: use code “Sakura”
For ages 14+

  • Come join the fun one Saturday a month and help manicure the Japanese Gardens at Zilker Botanical Garden. Our Ambassador to the garden Alan Cook will be there monthly and have some fun facts about the garden. It’s a blast.

    14 +

    Volunteers ages (14-17) need to email mackenzie@zbgconservancy.org to sign our youth waiver and register and will need to be accompanied by a parent for their entire volunteer shift. We do not allow volunteering for children under 14 at this time. Thank you for your understanding. 

    Taniguchi Japanese Garden @ Zilker Botanical Garden

    2220 Barton Springs Road

    Austin, TX 78746

Taniguchi Tidy-Up Registration

Kawaii Club
Fun Crafting Club
TBA

  • Let’s meet, make or play something cute, and enjoy some fun times together.

    All Ages

Kawaii Club Registration TBA

Nihongo Social Club @ Tweedy’s
Saturdays monthly: 2:00-3:00pm
2026 dates: Feb 7
A JASGA Valentine’s Day: Making cards
JASGA members: use code “TOMODACHI”

  • Let’s meet and practice speaking Japanese together for 60 minutes.

    Use Discount code for members: TOMODACHI

    In-person Meet Up Saturday, FEBRUARY 7th for VALENTINE’S DAY!

    Join us for a fun interactive activity of making Valentine’s cards at our next Nihongo Social Club. Whether you want to practice conversing in Japanese or sharpen your Japanese skills, this beginner friendly activity is perfect for all learners at any level. This event will be faciliated by Michael Bennett of Kodai Learning, who will guide everyone on creating a perfect card in Japanese for the people who mean the most to you.

    This is discounted for JASGA registered students and JASGA members to practice speaking Japanese with our fun instructors. All levels welcome. Registration required.

    Make new friends and beef up your Japanese skills.

    All levels welcome :-)

    All ages!

Nihongo Club Registration

SHIBA ATX PAWRADE
BEST of Austin Winner 2025
October 17, 2026

  • A Pawrade every Fall for the love of the Shiba Inu with lots of fun and cuteness for everyone. Join us for the 2026 5th Annual Shiba ATX Pawrade, music, talent, yummy treats from Asahi Imports, and the sweetest gathering of the dog of Japan the Shiba Inus.

    October 17, 2026, time TBA

    Pease District Park ATX

    1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703

    Parking Available near the park and the ACC Parking Garage for free.

    All Ages

Join us in Fall 2026! TBA

Popcorn Club @ aarc
Saturdays monthly: 2:00-3:00pm
next NHK Documentary: TBA

  • Let’s meet, watch a movie, and enjoy some popcorn together. We will announce the next documentary soon!

    Asian American Resource Center, (AARC) Community Meeting Room #8

    Address: 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754

    This event is free to attend! Please RSVP, as space is limited. Popcorn will be provided, so please bring your own non-alcoholic beverages.

    All Ages

Popcorn Club Registration TBA

Pease corps + JASGA
Garden Volunteer Days
saturdays monthly: 9:30-11:00am
2026 dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4
For all ages!

  • Let’s meet, join hands and volunteer to maintain and improve Pease Park and enjoy some fun times together.

    All ages welcome; children must have adult supervision. Parents can register their kids by writing in their children's name and using the parent's email address.

    Thank you to the members, families, and friends of JASGA for joining the Conservancy's Park Operations Team and helping keep Pease Park clean and healthy for all to enjoy!

    What to Expect 🌳

    The project for this opportunity depends on the seasonal needs of the landscape but could involve mulching, weeding, seeding, planting, seed collecting, litter pick-up, or other general garden care tasks.

    What to Bring 🎒

    Please bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated along with any items you may need, such as sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, etc. Pease Park Conservancy will provide all necessary materials, including gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own pair.

    What to Wear 🥾

    Volunteers are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes, long pants and socks, and comfortable weather-appropriate clothing that they do not mind getting dirty.

    Note:

    • Parents will need to register their children, but this is quite easy. Once parents enter their name and email information under the "Who is registering section" they will simply click the "Add Minor" drop-down, click "Add Minor", then input the child's name. Each child will need their own entry.

    • Please note the maximum capacity of volunteers is 20 and registrations will close on October 5th at 3:30 in the morning to give the operations team plenty of time to plan materials.

    • We will send a reminder email with all of the logistics (event date/time, meeting location/address, parking information, materials to bring and attire to wear) to registered participants the day before the volunteer opportunity.

    Parking Information & Meeting Location 🚘

    We highly encourage alternate forms of transportation such as walking, biking, public transportation, carpooling, or rideshare when visiting Pease Park. If you drive there is a small parking lot in Kingsbury Commons (1100 Kingsbury Street) and available street parking along parkway.

    Additional FREE parking can be found at the Austin Recreation Center parking lot (1301 Shoal Creek Blvd) or the ACC Rio Grande Parking Garage (824 W 12th Street). Both of these options connect to Pease Park via a short walk along the Shoal Creek Trail. 

    Once you arrive please meet JASGA and the PPC staff member at the volunteer hub. This is the large metal building just next to the restrooms and amphitheater.

Pease Corps Registration TBA
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