A Day of Culture, Connection & Exchange — Kids Welcome
Harvest Moon Family Gathering 🌕
For founders, creatives, food lovers, families, and curious minds.
Wolf Connect #3 is a full-day arts, culture, food, music, tech, and networking experience at GhostLine Kitchens in South Austin.
Meet founders and creatives, discover emerging food, beverage, CPG, and tech brands, enjoy live DJ sets, food and drinks, explore interactive activations, and connect with Austin’s creative and entrepreneurial scene.
Come alone, bring a friend, or bring the family.
This edition also introduces Little Wild Minds, our new kids + family experience, with hands-on workshops, creative activities, and playful moments throughout the day.
What to Expect
Arts + culture — music, creative experiences, storytelling, and interactive activations
Food + drink — complimentary bites, open bar, tastings, and culinary experiences
Tech + startups — emerging brands, founders, product discovery, and Wild Minds Labs
Networking — founders, creatives, makers, entrepreneurs, and Austin’s curious minds
Little Wild Minds — kids workshops, cooking, creativity, and family experiences
The Outdoor Playground
Explore food, drinks, music, kids activities & outdoor experiences.
The Indoor Playground
Discover brands, workshops & creative activations.
Foods + Drinks
Enjoy an open bar throughout the day thanks to our beverage sponsors:
💧 Waterloo Sparkling Water
🍹 Curious Elixirs
🍺 Saint Arnold Brewing Company
🍸 Volada Vodka
Plus, enjoy complimentary bites from The Pig and Fig including their signature sliders, fries, and a taste of their new vegan option.
Kids Care + Sweet Surprises
Thanks to Jovie, a few babysitters and caregivers will be on-site to support families while parents network, connect, and enjoy the event.
Our Kids Area is also supported by Bella Vida Moments, helping us bring the space to life with furniture and setups for our coloring book area, jumping castle, and creative activities throughout the day.
We’ve also planned a few surprises for the kids, so come early!
Including a cotton candy booth with Cotton Candy Cowgirls, sponsored by Jovie 🍭
Family Portraits
Lola Rosa Photography will be joining us throughout the day for a special family portrait activation, capturing families, little ones, and some of the moments that make the day special.
Portrait spots are limited and will be shared ahead of the event, so keep an eye on your inbox! 📸
Music Lineup by Tiny Truck Music
Music all day with some of our favorite Austin selectors.
Thought Experiments on Patios
From 10 AM–12 PM, join our friends from Thought Experiments on Patios for a special patio experience designed to spark conversation, curiosity, and new connections.
Open to everyone and included with your event pass.
Startups, CPG + Tech
Discover emerging startups, consumer brands, CPG products, and technology through Wild Minds Labs — where early-stage ideas meet real people through in-person testing, feedback, content, and brand discovery.
🤠 Yeehaw Snacks
🥞 Colorffles
🌊 Wipeout Beverages
☕️ Not Your Average Coffee
🤖 Cold Cycle Coffee
🍫 ZoKhara
💧 Süthe Water
Gift Bags
Take home a few goodies from:
🧖🏼♀️ Mad Hippie
🥦 Grüns Kids
🪷 WonderPop
🧴 GOODSPREAD
🍊 PlantPeople
🍼 Bio Me
Photo Booth
Capture the day with our photo booth by Voast 🎥
Kids Cooking Workshops
Join Becki Yoo, MS, RD, LD — Registered Dietitian and author of Naturally Nourished Kids — for a hands-on cooking and nutrition experience for kids ages 5+.
During the workshop, kids will explore colorful ingredients and discover why eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables can support their growing bodies. Becki will introduce antioxidants and plant compounds in a fun, easy-to-understand way, helping kids connect different food colors with nutrition and wellness.
Together, they’ll make and sample Chocolate Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins, a naturally sweetened treat packed with vegetables, and Korean Vegetable Pancakes, a savory dish filled with color and flavor.
Kids will leave with more confidence in the kitchen, new foods to explore and their own Rainbow Tracker to continue the experience at home.
Sessions: 12:00 PM · 2:00 PM
$50 per child · 12 kids per session
A parent or guardian may accompany younger children if assistance is needed. Workshop tickets are for participating children only.
Tickets
Kids Pass — FREE
One pass required per child. Children must attend with a ticketed adult and remain accompanied at all times.
Adult Pass — $19
Admission for one adult.
Family Pass — $29
Admission for up to two adults. Kids attend free with a Kids Pass.
Kids Cooking Class — $50
One spot for one child. Event admission is separate.
Event Details
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Guests are welcome to arrive throughout the day.
🚗 Free + Easy Parking
We chose GhostLine Kitchens with accessibility in mind — especially for families! Free street parking is available right around the venue, making it easy to arrive, unload the kiddos, and join us.
📍 GhostLine Kitchens
3400 Comsouth Drive
Austin, TX
The GhostLine lot itself is reserved for members and food pickup, so simply park for free on the surrounding streets and follow the Wolf Connect signs to check-in.
Wolf Connect #3 is proudly supported by ASK WOLF, our creative and marketing partner helping bring the Wild Minds experience to life.
A Wild Minds Initiative Experience
Wild Minds Initiative is a nonprofit platform creating spaces where creative minds gather, grow, and shape culture together.
Wolf Connect is one of our core experiences — designed to foster authentic connection, meaningful expression, and creative community.
Come alone.
Come with your people.
Come to connect.
Come as you are.
Can’t Join Us This Time?
Join us on January 22 for Wolf Connect #4 — Legacy Wolf Moon, the final edition of our first Wolf Connect series.
A winter gathering around legacy, reflection, community, and what we are building next.
Want to Partner With Us?
We still have a limited number of opportunities for brands, food partners, workshop leaders, and community collaborators to participate.
From product sampling and activations to workshops and in-kind partnerships, we love building collaborations that genuinely add something to the experience.
To partner with us, contact: hello@wildmindsinitiative.com