• American Indian Heritage Day 2025

    Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in a celebration of the 13th Annual American Indian Heritage Day! Event Details With House Bill 174, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have...

    $3 – $11
  • H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday: Explore Texas Fossils

    Texas Science & Natural History Museum - Venue 2400 Trinity Street, Austin, TX, United States

    🎉 H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday: Explore Texas Fossils & Natural Wonders at the Museum! H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at the Texas Memorial Museum 📍 Location Venue: Texas Memorial Museum at 2400 Trinity St., UT Austin campus Neighborhood: University of Texas, Central Austin ⏰ When Date: Sunday, September 28 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last...

  • Thinkery Family Night: Pay What-You-Can

    🎉 Thinkery Family Night: A Pay-What-You-Can After-School Adventure! 📍 Location Venue: Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX When: Last Tuesday of each month, 3–7 PM 💸 Cost & Registration Info Admission: Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $1–$18 per person) Registration: Online or at the door 🎈 What to Expect 🔬 Hands-on science labs stirring up big discoveries! 🎨...

  • H-E-B Free First Sunday: Texas Archeology Fair

    Dig your way through Texas history during a special day with the Texas Archeology Fair at the Bullock. Event Details Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the Story of Texas through three floors of...

    Free
  • Virtual Homeschool Class: French Explorers in Texas

    Virtual Virtual, Virtual, Virtual

    Dive into a Texas-sized story of 17th-century exploration, shipwreck, and discovery during this free virtual class, designed for homeschool students. Event Details Learn about French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle and how he and his sunken ship, La Belle, reshaped Texas history. With a Museum Educator from the Bullock Museum as your guide,...

    Free
  • Early Opening: Homeschool Sensory Hour

    Join us for a low-sensory experience at the Bullock Museum. Event Details We invite you to enjoy a special low-sensory experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, less crowded environment. This program provides a welcoming, low-stress setting to explore the Museum before it opens for Homeschool Day activities and to the public. Admission is...

    Free
  • Homeschool Day: Archaeology

    Enjoy a FREE day full of discovery and learning at the Bullock Museum for homeschool families. Event Details Enjoy free admission all day and explore hands-on activity stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn what archaeology can teach us about Texas history and the world’s ancient civilizations and people. Museum admission is free...

    Free
  • Little Texans: Pumpkins

    Let’s get PUMP(kin)ed about Texas pumpkins! Event Details Join us for this hands-on program incorporating movement, play, and tactile learning into engaging experiences where younger children (ages 2–5) discover something new alongside their caregivers. Autumn is in the air during October’s Little Texans program! Learn all about pumpkins grown in Texas through sensory and craft...

    $3 – $11
  • Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum

    Come in costume to the Museum’s annual Spooktacular event and enjoy slimy, shocking, and spooky science activities for the whole family! Event Details Enjoy hands-on STEM fun for the whole family with Girlstart Explore the Museum's exhibitions after hours with a spooky scavenger hunt Participate in a Día de los Muertos activity with MathHappens Explore...

    Free
  • The Very ‘Rary 2025

    The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    🎨 The Very Rary 2025: The Contemporary's All-Ages Afternoon of Art & Amazement! Get ready for an art-filled adventure at The Contemporary Austin’s annual The Very Rary 2025! This free, family-friendly event invites parents and kids to explore creativity, connect with local artists, and make unforgettable memories. 📍 Location The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria...

    $40
  • Little Texans: Dinosaurs

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Embark on a prehistoric adventure with your little Texan at the Bullock! Event Details Get ready for a roaring good time during November’s Little Texans program! Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers will learn about dinosaurs with Dr. Mariam Nouri from Texas Science & Natural History Museum in the Bullock's new Bluebonnet Room on the...

    $3 – $11
  • Virtual Homeschool Class: Happy Holidays from Texas!

    Virtual Virtual, Virtual, Virtual

    Celebrate the season with a journey through winter holidays around Texas during this free virtual class, designed for homeschool students. Event Details Celebrate the season with a journey through winter holidays around Texas! Explore traditions like Hanukkah, winter solstice, Christmas, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, and Japanese New Year. Discover the rich cultures of these celebrations—and compare...

    Free