Nature Center Drop-In Time – Fall

Stop in at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center to learn, play, and explore! Each month is a different theme, so there's always new stuff to see.

This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)

Join us with your toddler for a playful and engaging time! Let them explore, jump, crawl, and build fine motor skills while easing into open play with new friends. All this in a beautiful, nature-inspired setting—perfect for curious little ones to grow and have fun!

 

Totally Messy Thursdays Dec 11

Drop off your child for an exciting afternoon filled with messy, colorful fun! During this hands-on session, kids will explore painting with brushes, sponges, and even their fingers. Mix colors to see how new shades are created, and chat about primary and secondary colors in a fun, age-appropriate way. They’ll dive into sensory play with different textures, enjoy a short color-themed story or song. Fully immerse themselves in creative expression.

 

Little Scientists Dec 2- Dec 23

Let your little one's curiosity run wild with our hands-on Science experiments! Encourage messy, creative clothing and watch them explore and learn through mixing and experimentation. 

Toddler Mix & Play Fun! Dec 2-Dec 23

Let your toddler explore, mix, and create fun hands-on activities! Perfect for little hands to discover new textures, colors, and shapes while having a blast!