Texas Science Festival 2026

A T-Rex skeleton displayed in a museum
Feb 18 – Mar 5, 2026

Enjoy the biggest science and STEM outreach events of the year on the UT Austin campus and at locations around Austin this spring!

Cost:

Varies by event

Location:

Varies by event

The Texas Science Festival, organized by The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Sciences, offers the public opportunities to enjoy science-themed films, talks, tours, open house events, demos and even a comedy show.

Making Science Accessible – The vast majority of festival events are free and open to the public.

Among the featured events is the 25th annual STEM Girl Day from WiSTEM, happening Saturday, Feb. 28, with more than 150 hands-on activities for youth.