Gather outside the museum for an art activity for children of all ages: Making paper butterflies, inspired by the wildlife in the natural landscape surrounding the excellent Ney collection.
Sat., June 25, 10am-noon. Free (and all materials will be provided).
Join the Austin Parks Foundation and Creative Action for storytime, crafting, and a dance party. Bring a blanket or mat to play on. Bonus: BookSpring will provide one free book per child while supplies last.
Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).