Austin, TX: StrawFest @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum

Austin, TX: Nature Nights – Blooming Careers Spring Fling

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Nature Nights are free, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations, hikes with experts in their fields, and nature crafting for kids of all ages.

Free

Austin, TX: First Free Sunday @ The Bullock

Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX, United States

Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Activities are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state. Girlstart will be hosting hands-on STEM activities at the event. …

Free

Austin, TX: April Starry Night @ Girlstart

Girlstart 1400 W Anderson Lane, Austin, TX, United States

Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the first Thursday of every month and each event features a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. Family members of all ages and genders are welcome!

Free

Austin, TX: Girls in STEM Conference

John B. Connally High School 13212 N Lamar Blvd, Austin

Girls currently in 4th-5th & 6th-8th grades will discover the fun side of STEM careers at this unique annual conference just for them. The day is packed with three hands-on workshops led by women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Separate workshops are provided by grade level (4th-5th and 6th-8th).

$35