Health, exercise, or diet. If you set New Year’s resolutions this year, there’s a 79% chance they included one of those words, according to the Pew Research Center.
Other common resolutions surround finances, relationships + family, and hobbies. Depending on your age group, there’s an 18-49% chance you made at least one resolution.
Whether you have a list of resolutions or just one goal you’re focusing on for 2026, we’ve got a guide to help out with all of them.
Focus on fitness
- These 35 gyms around ATX can help you become the strongest version of yourself in the New Year.
- If connecting your mind and body is important to you, try a class at one of these yoga studios.
- To find community and meet your exercise goals, these run clubs for every day of the week will help you feed two birds with one scone.
Get out in the community
- Make 2026 the year of learning something new — like a language, sewing, cooking, or dancing — with our list of classes for adults.
- If giving back is top-of-mind in the big ’26, these 40+ local nonprofits and organizations accept volunteers.
- Gameify your exploration of the city by checking off a visit to Austin’s many museums.
- Take a page out of reader Todd C.'s book and try to visit as many of these rooftop bars or happy hours as possible.
Spend time with loved ones
- For all the kiddos in your life, these activities are sure to make their day.
- If your babies are of the furry variety, these dog-friendly spots are a great way to shake up their routine.
- Spending time with your loved ones doesn’t have to be costly, so shake up the hangout with one of these free activities.
Read more books
- Our list of local authors can help you fill out your TBR.
- If you want to stock your bookshelf without breaking the bank, check out these used bookstores around ATX.
Cheers to a productive 2026, Austin. Check out full slate of City Guides here.
