Zilker 351 shares these events for programs and events from different Zilker Park groups. While these are not Zilker 351 events and programs, the Zilker groups invite you to participate in the many events at Zilker Park throughout the year!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Family Day, Families Who Wander
UMLAUF Family Day: Spring Forward invites families to celebrate the return of longer days and brighter light in the Sculpture Garden. Inspired by the shift of daylight-saving time and our Torchbearer sculptures, this seasonal gathering explores how sunlight m
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Umlauf Garden Party
Join us for one of Austin’s most iconic evenings as we celebrate 35 years of the UMLAUF with an evening surrounded by bites from more than 25 of Austin's best restaurants, fine wines, and elegant cocktails with performances by iconic Austin musicians.
Barton Springs South Spillway Volunteer Workday Listed by Adopt-a-Creek
Join Zilker 351 and Keep Austin Beautiful at Zilker Park to learn more about the ecological restoration of riparian areas and practice restoration techniques on 1pm, Thursday, March 26th!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Zilker Botanical Gardens: Barton Hills Garden Club March Meeting
If Plants Could Talk is a “just for fun” presentation where Reeve will reveal aspects of Texas plants, you probably never knew. He has a wonderful collection of award-winning slides. From our tiniest grasses to our majestic trees, our guest speaker, Reeve, will dispel some old myths and share some interesting and often historical or botanical facts about them. Example: Did you know that one of our favorite spring wildflowers is a parasite? You’ll just want to hear firsthand what all the Texas plants have to say.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Austin Nature and Science Center: Spring Break Camp
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks (AM and PM). Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
Tree Planting with Zilker 351 and TreeFolks Day 2
Volunteer with us!
Zilker 351 is partnering with Treefolks to plant trees in Zilker Park! Together, we’ll learn how to inspect the root ball, prepare soil, and plant for long-term success, blending hands-on learning with shared stewardship of the park.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Family Day, Spring Forward
UMLAUF Family Day: Spring Forward invites families to celebrate the return of longer days and brighter light in the Sculpture Garden. Inspired by the shift of daylight-saving time and our Torchbearer sculptures, this seasonal gathering explores how sunlight m
Tree Planting with Zilker 351 and TreeFolks
Volunteer Event!
This March, Zilker 351 is partnering with TreeFolks to plant 150 native trees—50 canopy trees and 100 understory—in Zilker Park.
Join us for It’s My Park Day on March 7 to help us plant these trees!
Amplify Austin
Amplify Austin Day is the biggest giving event in Central Texas. For 24 hours, residents across our seven-county region are invited to participate by giving back to the local nonprofits that do so much good for our community!
Don’t miss this opportunity to help Zilker 351 reseed a meadow with monarch-friendly wildflowers!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden; Women Who Wander Exhibition Tour
On display through June 7, 2026, these exhibitions present contemporary works that explore themes of female identity, migration, and the spaces between belonging through diverse mediums including sculpture, video installation, and mixed media.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Insights Design and Shine
Join Umlauf Sculpture Garden for a special evening in the Garden as the UMLAUF further highlights the installations of Design Shine 2025 with presentations and discussions from the four winning architect/designer teams!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Zilker Botanical Garden: Blending Native Flowers into Creative Designs: The Art of Tablescaping
Virginia Craig will share ideas with the group on pairing plants to create a beautiful table design. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Austin Nature and Science Center: 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?
Zilker Botanical Gardens: Valentine’s Flower Arranging Workshop
Join us at the Garden for a creative and romantic Valentine’s Day Workshop!
Bring your partner or a friend – or treat yourself – and learn the basics of hand-tied bouquet design in this fresh flower-arranging workshop. You’ll leave with a finished, personalized bouquet to bring home to enjoy, or gift to your partner/loved one.
All materials will be provided; we recommend this workshop for ages 12+.
Zilker Botanical Garden: Austin Bonsai Society February MeetingAustin Bonsai Society February Meeting
Wiring is an important technique for training and styling bonsai trees. Join the Austin Bonsai Society for our monthly club meeting to learn techniques for wiring from start to finish. There will be a wiring demonstration on a Wintergreen Boxwood. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own trees.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Women who Wander Opening Reception
Join us on Wednesday, February 11th at 6:00pm to celebrate the opening of the UMLAUF's newest exhibition: Women Who Wander. This Exhibition Opening + Reception will feature an exclusive first look into this exhibition, specialty cocktails, and an enjoyable evening!
On display through June 7, 2026, these exhibitions present contemporary works that explore themes of female identity, migration, and the spaces between belonging through diverse mediums including sculpture, video installation, and mixed media.
Free and open to the public, walk-ups welcome.
Members only hour begins at 5:00pm. If you would like early member access, visit our Membership page on our website!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Family Day Lunar New Year
Welcome in the Year of the Horse at Lunar New Year! This free event features art, performances, and outdoor activities for all families to enjoy. Join the UMLAUF in celebrating tradition, family connection, and new beginnings.
Zilker Botanical Garden: Austin Ikebana Group February Meeting
Old and new Ikebana friends, Austin Ikebana Group is inviting you to join our February 6th event presented by Flo Bowen. Delve into the art of Ikebana by learning a variation of Upright Style Moribana from the Sogetsu School. This session introduces the fundamental structure and balance of the upright form while encouraging creative interpretation—combining traditional principles with modern expression. Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this arrangement highlights harmony, space, and the natural beauty of materials.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Umlauf After Dark Lunar New Year
Members' Hour 6-7 PM, Public Hours 7-9 PM
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the UMLAUF! This evening event features vibrant performances and community connections to commemorate tradition and usher in good fortune.
Zilker. Botanical Gardens: HOTOS February Meeting
Tim Culbertson will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, February 3rd. His topic is “Amazing Soft-Leaved Orchids” which includes the genera: Pescatorea, Cochleanthes, Bollea and Huntleya. These genera are under-represented in many mixed collections.
Volunteer with Zilker 351!
Zilker 351 will begin hosting volunteer events starting in Fall of 2025. Please let us know if you are interested in being contacted to sign up for volunteer events.