Austin Nature & Science Center Camps, Events, and Community Programs
The Austin Nature & Science Center offers nature-based programs for members of the community and visitors from all over, including school break camps, weekend programming, virtual programming, special events, and seasonal festivals.
- Fall Break Camp
2026 Fall Break Camp Information coming soon. Registration will open on October 1st, 2026.
- Winter Break Camp
2026 Winter Break Camp Information coming soon. Registration will open on October 1st, 2026.
- Spring Break Camp
Check back later for information about 2027 Spring Break Camps.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.
- Summer Camp
Check back later for information about 2027 Summer Camps.General Information about City of Austin Camps
Austin Nature Day
Join us for Austin Nature Day on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Take a guided hike in Zilker Nature Preserve, meet some of ANSC's resident animals up close, and enjoy family-friendly activities from Central Texas Mycological Society, American Chemical Society, Capital Area Master Naturalists, and more! Parking and event are FREE and open to all.
- Science Storytime
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Free drop-in story time designed for ages 4 and under; no registration required. Hear a science related story and meet an animal or touch a nature object!
Mondays, 9:30am
October 12, 2026
November 9, 2026
December 14, 2026
January 11, 2027
February 8, 2027
March 8, 2027
- Saturday Programs
Enjoy free, family-friendly science programs! Programs last approximately 30 minutes and will be ongoing from 10:00am-2:00pm.
April 4 – GUIDED HIKES CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER .
April 11 – Meet the Animals
Meet some of ANSC’s resident animals up close and personal!
April 25 – Creek Creatures
Observe and learn about some of the tiniest creatures found right here in ANSC’s creek and ponds.
Suppertime Star Parties
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Join us on Zoom for free family Suppertime Star Parties! Programs run from 6:00-6:45pm, so log on, bring your chicken nuggets and ranch dressing, and then head outside to gaze up at the skies above! Sign up for one session or for all four; registration is limited to 10 families. Registration required.
Nov 18 -Intro to Astronomy
See our sky go from day to night, learn about the constellations we can find in each season, and take a look at what’s up in the sky tonight!
Dec 16 – Planets and Our Solar System
From Mercury, Venus, and Mars to the outer gas giants, get a close-up look at our planetary neighbors in our solar system.
Jan 20 – Ancient Astronomy and Star Stories
Hear some of the stories that ancient cultures told about the stars and constellations. We’ll share how stars served as everything from calendars to to-do lists to navigational aids to natural wonders.
Feb 17 – Space Exploration
Head into the final frontier to learn about upcoming space missions. Who is next to land on the moon? What are we learning from samples collected from the surface of Mars? Where else are we boldly going?
Past Programs
A back catalog of content is available on our YouTube playlist. Videos include sensory activities, animal facts, nature storytime, TEKS learning objectives, and mindfulness strategies.