A view of a sunflower in front of a bay

2024 Texian Navy Day

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) proudly announce the celebration of the 2024 Texian Navy Day on Saturday, September 21st beginning at 10:00 AM. This annual event, established by the Texas Legislature in 2005, honors the vital contribution of the Texas Navy during the fight for Texas independence.

Farming Heritage Day is September 21!

Farming Heritage Day

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Sam Rayburn House welcomes visitors to its annual Farming Heritage Day, a free event which celebrates this Northeast Texas family farm of the mid-20th century with livestock exhibits, classic automobiles, antique tractors, vintage farming implements and hands-on activities.

Picnic blanket in foreground on green grass at the French Legation State Historic Site in downtown Austin with text reading Pique Nique de Rentrée super-imposed over photo taken by Mary Margaret Kennedy.

Pique Nique de Rentrée / Back to School Community Picnic

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Austin Accueil is hosting their annual back-to-school picnic meeting on Saturday, September 21st from 1:00 - 4:30 PM at the French Legation.

Flyer with pictures of marbles and information about World Day of Play

World Day of Play

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us on September 28th, 10am-3pm, for World Day of Play! We'll be playing games and activities from the 1950s. Croquet, marbles, jacks, hopscotch, hula hoop, and more! Come on out and join the fun!

Event poster with text promoting the Square Dance & Folk Jam at the French Legation on September 28, 2024 for free in celebration of Austin Friends of Traditional Music. Text overlayed on images of musicians and dancers at the French Legation State Historic Site.

Square Dance & Folk Jam

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Coming to the French Legation, Austin Friends of Traditional Music will bring live string band music from the Rusty Nail and Two Goat bands, and dance callers to teach every dance. No dance experience necessary, all dances taught, family friendly, and free!

Young girl on a sidewalk outside in the act of throwing a toy bowling ball toward one upright plastic bowling pin

Maxey House's Day of Play

Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us on September 28, 2024 at 1:00 to 3:00 pm on the Maxey House grounds for an afternoon of yard games, scavenger hunts, and Victorian toy crafts! The event is FREE!!

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.