Rivers & Reefs Pet Center

One spark of inspiration is all you need for your next big idea at the Thinkery, where each exhibit is hands-on, play-based learning, with activities and content appropriate for visitors of all ages. Create colorful works of art, take apart toys or build and launch gliders at the Spark Shop. See, feel and hear the connections between water and sound at the Currents exhibit. Find out how color, light, and shadows impact the environment at the Light Lab. Participate in sensory exploration, chemical reactions, and edible minerals in the Kitchen Lab. Imagine buying and selling delicious fruits and vegetables or collecting eggs from a pretend chicken coop in Fresh! Farmers’ Market. Step outside to the Backyard and scale the heights of a universally-accessible, custom-designed climber, or rest under the branches of a native elm tree.

Stop and smell the wildflowers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, where they use native plants to restore and create sustainable, beautiful landscapes. Learn how they inspire the conservation of native plants through the gardens, research, education, and outreach programs. In doing so, we improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, and enhance human health and happiness.

Experience regional theater at its finest at the Austin Playhouse, which creates opportunities for artists and audiences to celebrate the human experience through professional theatrical productions that nourish minds, delight spirits, and enriches lives. With over 120 professional productions, including 36 world and regional premieres, you can enjoy the upcoming season filled with performances that you are sure to love.

Hungry for a taste of Austin but don’t know where to start? Experience the Taste of Austin Pedicabs Tours, where they offer private, pedal-powered tours that highlight Austin’s award-winning cuisine and craft breweries. Their knowledgeable local guides will share stories with you as you journey through Austin’s unique neighborhoods and scenic routes. They will provide you with plenty to eat and drink as you create memorable connections as you relax and enjoy the ride through the vibrant city.