Congress Avenue Bridge shelters the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk. April-Oct.

Come explore, learn and play! Enjoy seven themed, hands-on exhibit areas designed for children ages 0-11 and their families. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm.

Features organic produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, cheeses, packaged foods and crafts, along with live music. Sat. 9am-1pm at Republic Square Park; Wed. 4-8pm at The Triangle, between Lamar and Guadalupe Sts.

Research library documents Austin and Travis County through newspaper archives, photographs and other historical materials from 1839.

Presents and organizes contemporary exhibitions of work by international, national and local artists. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-8pm; Sun., noon-5pm.

Facility features beautifully landscaped grounds and historic villa on Lake Austin. Villa open daily, 11am- 4pm; grounds open Mon.-Sat. 9a.m. - 5p.m.; Sun. 11am-5p.m.

Enjoy 22 acres of fun-filled attractions, special event areas, game pavilion, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, rock climbing wall, kiddie rides, laser tag and batting cages.

Recognized among the country's top university fine arts collections, the museum is located on University of Texas' campus. Galleries feature contemporary Latin American, Renaissance and Western art.

This series of free summertime concerts are hosted by KGSR Austin Radio and held in Austin’s Zilker Park. So, bring a blanket and the family for some live music from our favorite artists.