Do your kids love dinosaurs? The Dino Pit is an outdoor paleontology exhibit, built for permanent display at the Austin Nature & Science Center (ANSC) located in Zilker Park. The project was developed and built through a collaborative effort of the ANSC, The University of Texas at Austin´s Texas Memorial Museum, the Austin Community Foundation, and the architectural firm of Graeber, Simmons & Cowen, which also served as project manager. The exhibit is designed to instruct visitors about paleontology through hands-on educational experience.

The Zilker Eagle is back in action.

Ticket Pricing

$6.00 adults Children under 2: FREE

Tickets can be purchased at the train depot on the day of your ride on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Hours of Operation

Daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Hours for the train are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. Hours may be extended seasonally.

It's finally here! Join Rowing Dock for the much-anticipated July 4th Concert and Fireworks Show! The best part? You can experience all the magic from the comfort of a stand up paddle board, kayak, or canoe. Tickets sell out fast, so book em’ today! From the dazzling array of lights to the melodies of the Austin Symphony, this experience is like no other.

EVENT TIME: 7:30PM - 10:45PM

For reference, music at Auditorium Shores starts at 8:30pm and fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

EVENT CHECK IN: 7:15PM - 8:30PM

All customers must be checked in by 8:30pm and be on the water by 8:45pm. Boats that were reserved but not checked in by 8:30pm will be released to other customers on the waiting list. Refunds will not be issued for any customers who arrive past 8:30pm.

To celebrate our teachers who work tirelessly to support and educate their students, we are kicking off Teacher Tuesdays, beginning on Teacher Appreciation Day!! All teachers who bring their school identification will receive 50% off their rental every Tuesday! Walk up only, no reservations needed.

One boat rental per Tuesday maximum. Find Out More

Friends of Barton Springs Pool volunteers work with pool staff to help clean the pool during the annual spring cleaning (which occurs the week before the pool reopens in the Spring) and then monthly on the first Thursday of each month from March through October.

Volunteers who clean the pool four hours annually become members of FBSP without having to pay dues. Click here to learn more about volunteering to clean the pool.

You can also volunteer by serving on a committee and helping out at events. Check back regularly to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

Zilker Theatre Productions Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

July 12 through August 18, 2024

ASL Interpreted performances July 18 and July 26!

This is a free event open to the public. Space on the hillside is limited so show up early and stay late.

Please join the First Austin African Violet Society for a one-day summer exhibit and plant sale. African Violets and other gesneriad plants will be on display and available for purchase. Growing supplies will also be for sale.

On select dates throughout the year, the Garden offers free days where no admission is charged.

Parking is always free and available via our main parking lot, which can be accessed through the front entrance of the garden. If overflow parking is needed, our overflow lot at 2300 Stratford Drive will be open. If you park in the overflow lot, you can enter directly across the street through the Hartman Gate at the back entrance. This is a highly ornamental gate and is easily recognizable.

Free Days for 2024: January 15, February 19, March 12, April 28, July 14, September 7, November 11, December 26

No advance registration is necessary. Final entry to the Garden is 5:30pm.

UMLove The Planet is a free-admission family event celebrating nature's healing power. Through immersive activities like sculpture searches, eco-friendly crafts, and sensory sandboxes, guests will reconnect with the environment for mental, emotional, and physical wellness. The event also raises awareness about climate change and preserving natural resources. Join us for a day of relaxation, rejuvenation, and environmental awareness!

Story-time readings:

A Life Made by Hand—The Story of Ruth Asawa By Andrea D’Aquino

registration required

To celebrate our teachers who work tirelessly to support and educate their students, we are kicking off Teacher Tuesdays, beginning on Teacher Appreciation Day!! All teachers who bring their school identification will receive 50% off their rental every Tuesday! Walk up only, no reservations needed.

One boat rental per Tuesday maximum. Find Out More

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 Theatre Productions Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

July 12 through August 18, 2024

ASL Interpreted performances July 18 and July 26!

This is a free event open to the public. Space on the hillside is limited so show up early and stay late.

Solstice Soundscapes offers a restorative experience, seamlessly blending movement and relaxation with the soothing elements of nature. Guided by somatic therapist Crystal Peña and music therapist Andrea Cortez, you'll embark on a journey of listening to the body and the elements of nature.

For more information click here.

A work-in-progress sharing of a new musical, by the artistic team who brought you Estado Vegetal and Beto, Beto el Abeto. Set in the middle of yet another historic drought in central Texas, the Crab follows Roberto, a Guatemalan food service worker working in Downtown Austin, who starts having stressful dreams about a plant that can produce more fresh water to drink. The dreams are increasingly vivid, as Roberto begins to question how exactly he is supposed to earn a living, be a good roommate, listen to his boss, call his family, take care of his body, pursue his dreams, and care for the planet!? Equal parts love letter to Texas, fever dream, cartoon episode, ecological fable, country music, and immigration tale. The Crab champions the power of songs not only to imagine a better future but also to handle a ridiculously challenging present.

Registration required

PLEASE NOTE: This will not be a full performance, but a staged reading. There will be musicians, actors, some visual elements, and actors. The staged reading is a way to share the musical process with the community and to get feedback.

Directed by Khristián Méndez Aguirre

Music and Lyrics by James W. Parker and Khristián Méndez Aguirre

If you have questions about the content of the story or would like a content warning, please reach out to hola@teatrodelatierra.org

Do your kids love dinosaurs? The Dino Pit is an outdoor paleontology exhibit, built for permanent display at the Austin Nature & Science Center (ANSC) located in Zilker Park. The project was developed and built through a collaborative effort of the ANSC, The University of Texas at Austin´s Texas Memorial Museum, the Austin Community Foundation, and the architectural firm of Graeber, Simmons & Cowen, which also served as project manager. The exhibit is designed to instruct visitors about paleontology through hands-on educational experience.

Zilker Theatre Productions Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

July 12 through August 18, 2024

ASL Interpreted performances July 18 and July 26!

This is a free event open to the public. Space on the hillside is limited so show up early and stay late.

For centuries the world has been fascinated by fairies and fairy tales. Now you too can discover the joy and excitement of them by creating a faerie garden! In this hands-on workshop, ZBG Docent Karen McClatchey will share some faerie lore and how to attract them with your magical fairy garden. This family-friendly event invites folks of all ages to create a faerie garden to take home.

When registering, be sure to select the correct time in the upper right-hand corner.

The Zilker Eagle is back in action.

Ticket Pricing

$6.00 adults Children under 2: FREE

Tickets can be purchased at the train depot on the day of your ride on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Hours of Operation

Daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Hours for the train are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. Hours may be extended seasonally.

To celebrate our teachers who work tirelessly to support and educate their students, we are kicking off Teacher Tuesdays, beginning on Teacher Appreciation Day!! All teachers who bring their school identification will receive 50% off their rental every Tuesday! Walk up only, no reservations needed.

One boat rental per Tuesday maximum. Find Out More

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.

Friends of Barton Springs Pool volunteers work with pool staff to help clean the pool during the annual spring cleaning (which occurs the week before the pool reopens in the Spring) and then monthly on the first Thursday of each month from March through October.

Volunteers who clean the pool four hours annually become members of FBSP without having to pay dues. Click here to learn more about volunteering to clean the pool.

You can also volunteer by serving on a committee and helping out at events. Check back regularly to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

Zilker Theatre Productions Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

July 12 through August 18, 2024

ASL Interpreted performances July 18 and July 26!

This is a free event open to the public. Space on the hillside is limited so show up early and stay late.

The Zilker Eagle is back in action.

Ticket Pricing

$6.00 adults Children under 2: FREE

Tickets can be purchased at the train depot on the day of your ride on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Hours of Operation

Daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Hours for the train are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. Hours may be extended seasonally.

To celebrate our teachers who work tirelessly to support and educate their students, we are kicking off Teacher Tuesdays, beginning on Teacher Appreciation Day!! All teachers who bring their school identification will receive 50% off their rental every Tuesday! Walk up only, no reservations needed.

One boat rental per Tuesday maximum. Find Out More

UMLAUF After Dark is our every-other-month event designed to connect musicians and artists with the public for an all-around good time!

Every other first Tuesday of the month, 6PM-8PM.

Zilker Theatre Productions Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

July 12 through August 18, 2024

ASL Interpreted performances July 18 and July 26!

This is a free event open to the public. Space on the hillside is limited so show up early and stay late.

Join us for a fun and festive Family Day: Back to School event at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum! As summer draws to a close and the new school year approaches, we are excited to host a day filled with activities and programs designed to celebrate learning, creativity, and community.

Small Wonders Puppet Theater presents:

"Fish School" dives into the challenges faced by a school struggling with funding cuts. Determined to stay afloat, the fish community comes up with a brilliant plan: a lively talent show! This interactive musical puppet extravaganza invites kids to groove along with the puppets and discover the wonders of sea creatures in an unforgettable way.

This is a free event, but requires registration.

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 Theatre Productions Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

July 12 through August 18, 2024

ASL Interpreted performances July 18 and July 26!

This is a free event open to the public. Space on the hillside is limited so show up early and stay late.

*Please bring a mat if you have one but extra mats will be provided for you to sit or lay down for this session.

Immerse yourself in a serene sanctuary of tranquility and balance with our Harp Yoga Sundays, a unique fusion of gentle yoga and live harp melodies guided by the talented Sarah Hall and Ginny Barrett. As you flow through each mindful pose, the enchanting tones of the harp create an ethereal ambiance, elevating your practice to a realm of deep relaxation and inner harmony.

Join us for a rejuvenating experience that harmonizes the art of movement with the therapeutic sounds of the harp, offering a truly enchanting escape from the ordinary!

Registration and fees apply.

To celebrate our teachers who work tirelessly to support and educate their students, we are kicking off Teacher Tuesdays, beginning on Teacher Appreciation Day!! All teachers who bring their school identification will receive 50% off their rental every Tuesday! Walk up only, no reservations needed.

One boat rental per Tuesday maximum. Find Out More

We always welcome your fur babies! But Tuesday is truly a day for the dogs. We’ll give you a FREE hour rental after the purchase of one hour with a barker on board.

While we’ve seen pooches in all of our boats, we recommend the standup paddleboards because they’re much easier to get back on to.

Please Read our Policy Regarding Pets & Algae Below:

Please note, given the history of poisonous toxins found in the blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake, if you decide to bring your pet, you are doing so at your own risk. While there were no toxins found in the latest sampling of the algae (Oct, 2020), the City of Austin is still recommending that all pet owners do not let their pets/dogs swim or drink the water in Lady Bird Lake.

All pet owners will be asked to sign a pet waiver that details the history of the algae and the current status. For reference, our pet waiver is here.

To learn more about the history of toxic algae in Lady Bird Lake, please visit austintexas.gov/algae

The Zilker Eagle is back in action.

Ticket Pricing

$6.00 adults Children under 2: FREE

Tickets can be purchased at the train depot on the day of your ride on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Hours of Operation

Daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Hours for the train are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. Hours may be extended seasonally.

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.

Join us for our Austin Cactus & Succulent Society 2024 Fall Show & Sale!

This two-day sale takes place 10 am-5 pm on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024 in the Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

World-class vendors offering rare and exotic plants

Cactus & Succulent Show with an amazing variety of specimen plants from club members

Handcrafted pottery

Our famous raffle and daily silent auction

Expert advice and free literature will be available

FREE admission to the Show & Sale with PAID admission to Zilker Botanical Garden.

ACSS uses Show & Sale proceeds to support our efforts toward Cactus & Succulent education and conservation.

Join us for our Austin Cactus & Succulent Society 2024 Fall Show & Sale!

This two-day sale takes place 10 am-5 pm on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024 in the Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

World-class vendors offering rare and exotic plants

Cactus & Succulent Show with an amazing variety of specimen plants from club members

Handcrafted pottery

Our famous raffle and daily silent auction

Expert advice and free literature will be available

FREE admission to the Show & Sale with PAID admission to Zilker Botanical Garden.

ACSS uses Show & Sale proceeds to support our efforts toward Cactus & Succulent education and conservation.

On select dates throughout the year, the Garden offers free days where no admission is charged.

Parking is always free and available via our main parking lot, which can be accessed through the front entrance of the garden. If overflow parking is needed, our overflow lot at 2300 Stratford Drive will be open. If you park in the overflow lot, you can enter directly across the street through the Hartman Gate at the back entrance. This is a highly ornamental gate and is easily recognizable.

Free Days for 2024: January 15, February 19, March 12, April 28, July 14, September 7, November 11, December 26

No advance registration is necessary. Final entry to the Garden is 5:30pm.

Solstice Soundscapes offers a restorative experience, seamlessly blending movement and relaxation with the soothing elements of nature. Guided by somatic therapist Crystal Peña and music therapist Andrea Cortez, you'll embark on a journey of listening to the body and the elements of nature.

For more information click here.

*Please bring a mat if you have one but extra mats will be provided for you to sit or lay down for this session.

Immerse yourself in a serene sanctuary of tranquility and balance with our Harp Yoga Sundays, a unique fusion of gentle yoga and live harp melodies guided by the talented Sarah Hall and Ginny Barrett. As you flow through each mindful pose, the enchanting tones of the harp create an ethereal ambiance, elevating your practice to a realm of deep relaxation and inner harmony.

Join us for a rejuvenating experience that harmonizes the art of movement with the therapeutic sounds of the harp, offering a truly enchanting escape from the ordinary!

Registration and fees apply.