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
Children's Health Fair
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for our Children's Health Fair on September 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM! This event is done during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to honor the memory of Robin Bush, who tragically passed from cancer in 1953. We have a schedule of various classes being offered by local businesses going throughout the day. No need to reserve a spot, just show up in time to participate in the class you'd like to attend! Booths will also be set up. We encourage families to come learn, have fun, and attend as many classes as possible!
Second Saturdays with Steve: What Was San Felipe de Austin? (At Stephen F. Austin State Park)
Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Join us in the month of September for our monthly Second Saturdays with Steve program!
Second Saturdays with Steve: What Was San Felipe de Austin? (At San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site))
Saturday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Join us in the month of September for our monthly Second Saturdays with Steve program!
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!
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!