Many local businesses support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas by offering discounts to Bigs and Littles.
The BBBS Match Discount Program offers Bigs and Littles affordable options for spending time together. Bigs must present their Match ID card to receive the discount.
If your business is interested in learning more about the BBBS Match Discount Program, please contact ceisenlord@bigmentoring.org.
Amy’s Ice Creams
All 13 Austin-area locations
With Big’s purchase, Little receives free ice cream of equal or lesser value. Matches must show their Match ID card to receive the discount.
Austin Aquarium
1350 N HWY 183, Austin, TX 78750
Buy one adult ticket, get one child ticket free. Must present Match ID card with purchase.
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale Rd., Suite #150, Austin, TX 78702
Free Day Pass (includes shoe rental) for Little when Big purchases a Day Pass. Must present Match ID card upon check in.
Please fill out waiver prior to arrival. Youth will need their waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. You will only need to fill out a waiver one time.
Austin Rowing Club
74 Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78701
Rent a single or double kayak for one hour for $5, or rent a SUP for one hour for $10. Must present Match ID card upon check-in and a valid driver’s license.
Please fill out a waiver prior to arrival. Guests 17 and younger must have their waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. You will only need to fill out a waiver once per calendar year.
Adult Waiver (18 and up) – https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/605df9a63b637/web/
Youth Waiver (17 and younger) – https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/605dfc0917eaa/web/
Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736
Free admission for Little with Big’s admission purchase. Not valid with other coupons or discount offers; not valid for ‘Boo at the Zoo’ or other special events.
Blanton Museum of Art (The University of Texas at Austin)
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Austin, TX 78701
Free admission for both Big and Little.
Visitors will need to make a reservation before coming to the museum. BBBS matches should call The Blanton at 512-471-5482 and Blanton will find a spot and make a complimentary reservation. The Blanton suggests giving them a one day’s notice when making a reservation.
Blazer Tag Adventure Center
1701 W. Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 78704
Big buys one Laser Tag game, Little gets their game free. Matches must present their Match ID card in order to receive the discount.
Buffalo Boxing
714 Shelby Lane Unit B, Austin, TX 78745
Free boxing class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5- 6 p.m. for any BBBS match.
Maximum 10 people per class. Classes are first-come, first-served. Please show up 10-15 minutes early. In the case of a full class, trainers are happy to give personalized pointers. Matches can just show up or they can confirm their attendance with Robert Clemente at 512.589.0941.
Matches must present their Match ID card and fill out an online waiver before they attend class.
Café Monet Art Studios, Austin (Paint your own Pottery)
4700 W. Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78751
Buy one piece of pottery and receive 50% off your second piece of equal or lesser value.
CiCi’s Pizza, Round Rock
1601 IH-35, Ste. 350, Round Rock, TX 78664
FREE buffet for Bigs and Littles. Any day, any time.
Counter Culture
2337 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702
50% off food, excluding alcohol, for all matches. Matches must present their Match ID card in order to receive the discount.
Crux Climbing Center
121 Pickle Road, Suite #100, Austin, TX 78704
Little climbs for free with Big’s purchase of a one-day pass. Must present Match ID card to receive discount.
Doc’s Drive In Theatre
1540 Satterwhite Rd., Buda, TX 78610
Big buys one adult ticket, Little gets their ticket for free. Matches can also receive 10% discount off of all food. Matches must present their Match ID card in order to receive the discount.
The Escape Game Austin
405 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701
Any day of the week, Matches can book their experience here and use promo code BBBS15 when booking to get a 15% discount. Matches must present their Match ID card in order to receive the discount.
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757
Matches receive half-price lane rental. Free shoe rental for Littles,
Ian’s Dry Cleaning & Laundry Delivery
Receive 20% off all orders and free delivery. Order online at ianscleaners.com/freedelivery and use Promo Code: BBBS20.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739
Matches can gain access to the center for free. Matches will need to contact Joe Strychalski at jstrychalski@bigmentoring.org in order to get tickets. Matches must show their Match ID card at the center to confirm the discount.
Lions Krav Maga
911 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Buy one membership, get 1 free ($49.99/month, no enrollment fee).
The Long Center
701 Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704
Tickets for select shows may be available to BBBS participants through the Long Reach for the Arts program. Tickets should be requested at least one week prior to the performance date and are subject to availability. Tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call two hours before show time. Must present Match ID card.
You can check out upcoming shows at https://thelongcenter.org/upcoming-calendar/ and contact your Match Support Specialist with the specific show, date, and time you’re interested in and we will inquire with the Long Center about availability.
Loralee Foundation Ranch
14409 Fitzhugh Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 87620
Free access for activities such as basketball, sand volleyball, horseshoes, softball, walking trail, petting zoo, covered pavilion for picnic gatherings and a swimming/fishing hole in Barton Creek. Please call ahead to schedule, 512-917-1962.
Nu Brakes Mobile Brake Repair
NuBrakes mobile brake service technicians repair or replace your brakes on-site at your office, home or apartment.
10% off brake repair services for all BBBS participants. Please show your Match ID card at the time of service to receive the discount.
Rick’s Cleaners
All Locations
Any garment dry cleaned for $2.99 for all Bigs and Littles. Must present your Match ID card.
Thinkery
1830 Simond Avenue, Austin, TX 78723
Free admission for any BBBS match. Must present your Match ID card to verify your active status as a Match.
Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620
50% off the tab of any Big currently in the program. Must present your Match ID card to verify your active status as a Big.
