Still looking for weekend plans? From bull riding and live theater to Ice Age creatures and free museum admission, there are plenty of ways to get out and explore Central Texas. Here are five events happening around Austin this weekend.
The Next Gambler Bull Riding Competition
The Austin Gamblers are giving one rising bull rider a chance to earn a provisional spot on the team’s roster during the third annual The Next Gambler competition.
When: Saturday, June 27th
Where: WilCo Events Center, Taylor
30 riders competing for a roster spot with the Austin Gamblers
New Optiwize Women’s Bull Riding Challenge featuring top female athletes
Live music
Family-friendly activities
Rodeo entertainment
Meet the cast of ZTP’s Summer Musical ‘Singin in the Rain’
Celebrate Austin’s theater community while supporting the future of the city’s beloved Zilker Summer Musical.
When: Friday, June 25th, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ani’s Day & Night, 7107 E. Riverside Drive
Sneak peek performances from Singin’ in the Rain
Meet members of the cast
Local vendor market by Mosswood Market
Food and drinks available for purchase
Suggested donation: $25 to support free community theater
Ice Age in the Wild at the Wildflower Center
Step back in time as prehistoric animals come to life along the trails at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
When: Now hrough mid-August
Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
15 life-sized Ice Age animals
Moving creatures with realistic sounds
Exhibit inspired by fossil discoveries in Central Texas
Included with general admission
Free for Wildflower Center members
Free Fourth Sunday at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Beat the summer heat indoors while exploring fossils, wildlife, and hands-on exhibits at UT Austin’s museum.
When: Sunday, June 28th (H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday)
Where: Texas Science & Natural History Museum, UT Austin
Free admission
Towering dinosaur fossils and prehistoric creatures
Texas wildlife exhibits
Interactive experiences for all ages
Special exhibit: Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats
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