East Austin Historic Resource Survey Launch Party
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Join the Texas Historical Commission and the Austin Historic Planning Office for an evening of stories and jazz - meet your neighbors and share places that matter to you for the East Austin Historic Resource Survey.
Reveille to Taps
Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Every Thursday at 4 p.m.
The snare drum was at the very heart of the soldiers' routine on post. Watch a live performance of the various drum calls that soldiers at Fort Lancaster would have heard in the 1850s. *Call ahead for availability (432) 836-4391
Third Thursday Reading Program
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Join us for our Third Thursday Reading Program on September 17, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 PM! Our featured book is The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems and read by our guest reader Crystal Meza from Midland Dentistry 4 Kids. After the reading, kids will receive a free copy of the featured book and get to participate in a fun activity!
Diez y Seis de Septiembre at Presidio La Bahia
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Fiesta Patrias or patriotic festivals were held to reinforce Mexican ties and celebrate cultural identity. Presidio La Bahia is no exception! Join us Saturday September 19th and learn more about how this town celebrated the victory of Independence from Spain. Learn how to make festive papel picado while listening to Goliad's connection to the Mexican Revolution and celebration of Independence! See you at the Presidio.
Kids Cooking Class: Tres Leches Cupcakes
Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Learn, bake, and taste your way through a delicious Mexican tradition with Tres Leches Cupcakes!
Kids Reading to Dogs
Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for our Kids Reading to Dogs program on September 19, 2026, from 1-3 PM. We partner with Grand Companions to offer a fun experience for both adoptable dogs and their potential forever families! Families are invited to bring their own books to read to the dogs or use on of ours. In fact, we'll let you keep it!
History Detective with Detective David
Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Do you have what it takes to be a History Detective? Discover how historians investigate the past, gather evidence, and piece together stories from history. Participants will take a special tour of Fort Lancaster, learn the tools of historical investigation, and earn their own History Detective Badge along the way. Fun for the whole family!
Reveille to Taps
Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Every Thursday at 4 p.m.
The snare drum was at the very heart of the soldiers' routine on post. Watch a live performance of the various drum calls that soldiers at Fort Lancaster would have heard in the 1850s. *Call ahead for availability (432) 836-4391
Worldwide Day of Play
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for our annual Worldwide Day of Play event on September 26, 2026! Iconic 1950s games and activities will be available for families to participate in from 10 AM to 3 PM. You can find them located across our Visitor Center area and the actual Bush Family Home. You can look forward to seeing hopscotch, limbo, croquet, and more!