Events: Children and Families

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

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

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

Help Brackenridge Field Lab with official surveys to document flora and fauna. All experience levels are welcome and appreciated! Attend at your convenience during morning, afternoon and evening shifts.

8:00 am – 11:00 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

Apr

29

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

May

9

2026

Graduation

University-Wide Graduation

The university-wide Commencement ceremony is held annually in May, recognizing the graduates from the current academic year.

7:00 pm In Person