Events: Children and Families

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Apr

17

2026

Public Event

Astronomy Afternoon

Explore the science of spectroscopy at Texas Science & Natural History Museum in its special exhibit, Big Eye on Dark Skies, featuring a scale model of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Apr

17

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

Apr

18

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

Apr

22

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

Apr

24

2026

Public Event

Astronomy Afternoon

Explore the science of spectroscopy at Texas Science & Natural History Museum in its special exhibit, Big Eye on Dark Skies, featuring a scale model of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Apr

24

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

Apr

25

2026

Public Event

2026 BFL BioBlitz

Join Brackenridge Field Lab for this fun and unique experience to enhance understanding of local biodiversity.

10:00 am – 10:00 pm In Person

Apr

25

2026

Public Event

UT Physics Circus Free Demo

Join the UT Physics Circus for a free, high-energy, mind-blowing science show on the back patio at Texas Science & Natural History Museum.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Person

Apr

25

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

Apr

26

2026

Public Event

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Person