Zilker 351 shares these events for programs and events from different Zilker Park groups. While many of these are not Zilker 351 events and programs, the Zilker groups invite you to participate in the many events at Zilker Park throughout the year!
CTRMA MoPac South Expansion Public Input
Help Protect Zilker Park!
Zilker 351 is submitting a list of mitigation requests that will balance the detrimental effects of the construction activity with critical conservation measures. To learn more or to send CTRMA a public comment go to www.zilker351.org/ctrma
Floating Sound Bath at the Rowing Dock
Rowing Dock and ATX Yoga Girl invite you to drift into pure relaxation by booking a private floating soundbath or joining one of our upcoming community floating soundbaths.
Imagine floating on the water on a personal SUP board anchored to the group with Quartz sound bowls playing in the center by Cynthia Bernard of ATX Yoga Girl. Lay back and relax as you flow from the outside world into the present moment and savor the sense of calm, clarity and inner peace in this one of a kind immersive experience.
Included in your ticket is your SUP rental, a complimentary dry bag rental and water.
Woodland Faerie Trail at Zilker Botanical Garden
Step into an enchanting realm of the Woodland Faerie Trail, where music weaves through the air and every path invites discovery. Let live melodies guide your journey as you wander, explore, and lose yourself in a world of wonder. Dress in your most magical attire and join a costume celebration where imagination comes alive and the day glows with otherworldly charm. Learn more here:
🌸 Flower Crown Station
Create your own enchanted crown using fresh greenery and flowers. Mix, match, and layer until your design feels perfectly magical.
🎀 Ribbon Wand Station
Craft a flowing ribbon wand for dancing, exploring, and casting your own faerie spells. Choose your colors, tie them on, and let your imagination lead the way.
🪨 Faerie Wish Stones
Decorate a smooth stone with a wish, symbol, or special word. Keep it as a treasure or gift it to someone who needs a little magic.
🔍 Faerie Trail Scavenger Hunt
Explore the trail in search of hidden natural and magical elements. Complete your hunt and return for a small prize.
🎶 Music & Bubble Zone
Gather and enjoy live music while bubbles float through the air. A magical space to dance, play, or simply take it all in.
Early Birds in the Garden
Join Travis Audubon and Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy experts on a morning hike throughout the Garden observing the birds and the plants they interact with. Bring your water, walking shoes, binoculars, and cameras for this guided adventure with tour leaders from both organizations.
Enter through the Main Gate at 2220 Barton Springs Rd and meet at the Flag Pole at 7:30 am.
Registration includes general admission to the Garden. After the program, we invite you to enjoy the Garden at your leisure. Advance registration is required.
Free for members of the Conservancy and Travis Audubon (with code). ZBGC members please log in when registering to receive free registration. Travis Audubon members apply your discount code at checkout. If you have not received a code, notify Travis Audubon leadership.
Please note that member program discounts do not extend to AHS Reciprocal members.
2026 Austin Am Series Qualifier Disc Gof- Zilker
Amateur Payout ($12)
$12 per player is allocated to Amateur Payout in the form of credit to onsite merchandise.
Torchy's Tacos After Party
We will have a player party at the Torchy's Tacos at 3005 S Lamar Blvd after the event is over!
Ace Pot
The ace pot starts at $100! If there are no aces, it will be added to the next Austin Am Series event. There as optional $5/player entry fee for the Ace Pot.
CTP Prizes
We will have CTP prizes on a bunch of the holes! CTP prizes can be picked up at the end of the event or at Another Round Austin after the event. We will have CTPs on the following holes:
Urban Scavenger Hunt
Get ready to explore, compete, and have a blast at the Wonders & Worries Urban Scavenger Hunt! Teams will race through the city solving clues, tackling challenges, and discovering hidden spots—all while supporting kids whose parents are facing a serious illness or injury. Gather your friends and join the adventure!
9:30am – Check-in & coffee at Zilker Lodge
10:00am to 12:00pm – Clues go live! Hit the streets of Austin to solve challenges, perform good deeds, and collect points.
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Head back to Zilker for our after-party with lunch, raffle, prizes, and plenty of laughter! Register here:
Rowing Dock's Earth Day Clean Up
CELEBRATE EARTH WEEK WITH US!
Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026 for our fifth annual community wide Earth Day clean up and fundraiser along Lady Bird Lake! Volunteers will have the option to launch from one of three locations: Rowing Dock (West end), Epic SUP (East end), and on the trail at Auditorium Shores. From there, you'll select whether you would like to pick up trash by boat or by walking trails along the river. This event is free for all community volunteers, with advance registration required.
There is a small participation fee of $15/person required for corporate teams. All funds raised from this event will go to The Trail Conservancy, the local nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for the benefit of all. More info on participation fee.
Earth Day at Zilker Botanical Garden
Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 22 with an afternoon of hands-on activities and nature-inspired fun! Today only, enjoy Earth Day activities including seed ball making and a microgreens activity, perfect for all ages.
From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, join our community Plant Swap where you can exchange plants + gardening supplies, plus take part in special plant giveaways. Can’t wait to see you in the Garden to celebrate Mother Earth!
Free(included with Garden admission) Learn more here
Birdathon by Travis Audubon and Zilker Botanical Garden
Spring migration is underway for many bird species, and this Birdathon walk with Travis Audubon – and ZBGC Education Coordinator Janie Trevino – is your chance to spot migratory birds as well as year-round residents. Nearly 150 species of birds have been spotted at Zilker Botanical Garden, and past visitors have seen Yellow-rumped Warblers, Cliff Swallows, and Carolina Wrens (Travis Audubon’s Bird of the Year!) this time of year. All levels of birders are encouraged to attend, including beginners. Bring your water, walking shoes, binoculars, and camera.
This walk is $35 per person, with a maximum of 15 people. Trip fees support Travis Audubon’s year-round educational programming as well as its three nature preserves in the Austin area. Registration includes general admission to the garden. Register on Travis Audubon’s website.
Austin Samba Presents 25 years of Samba
Austin Samba and its guest performers bring the energy, joy, colors, and rhythms of Brazil to celebrate “25 Years of Austin Samba: Honoring Jacaré’s Legacy.” Founded by Robert Patterson, also known as Jacaré, Austin Samba began with a bold vision to plant the heartbeat of Brazilian samba in Central Texas and build a community rooted in rhythm, culture, and connection. Come experience the music and dance that grew from the history of love, strength, and perseverance of the community. Austin Samba showcases percussion from different regions of Brazil alongside the grace and power of dance, inviting their community to become part of the experience!
Austin Samba is part of the Artist Access Program, through the City of Austin’s Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department and the Dougherty Arts Center. Learn more here:
Pipnic
Join Partners in Parenting, a local nonprofit focused on building community for new families, for PIPnic—a free, family-friendly morning of connection, play, and good food!
On April 18th at Zilker Polo Picnic Area, families are invited to enjoy a relaxed outdoor gathering designed especially for parents with babies and toddlers. Whether you're new to the community or just looking for a fun outing, all are welcome.
Enjoy free breakfast tacos, coffee, lunch, juice, snacks, and popsicles (while supplies last), plus toddler-friendly activities to keep little ones entertained.
This is a great chance to meet other Austin families, learn about local parenting resources, and spend a laid-back morning in the park. Learn more here.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Umlauf Garden Party
Join us for one of Austin’s most iconic evenings as we celebrate 35 years of the UMLAUF with an evening surrounded by bites from more than 25 of Austin's best restaurants, fine wines, and elegant cocktails with performances by iconic Austin musicians.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Family Day, Families Who Wander
UMLAUF Family Day: Spring Forward invites families to celebrate the return of longer days and brighter light in the Sculpture Garden. Inspired by the shift of daylight-saving time and our Torchbearer sculptures, this seasonal gathering explores how sunlight m
Touch Rugby at Zilker Park
About this event
We are a grassroots community that plays touch rugby every Sunday morning at Zilker Park in Austin TX from 8:30-11:30am. All skill levels are welcome! Learn more here:
ABC Kite Festival
A full day of family-friendly fun
The ABC Kite Fest fills Zilker Park with activities that celebrate creativity, community, and the timeless magic of flight. Join Austin’s oldest kite competition, where homemade and store-bought kites compete across multiple categories. Dance to live music at MossFest Children’s Concert and let the little ones explore at the Kids Club. Give your four-legged family members their own adventure in the Pet Zone and browse local goods at the Mini Market while you watch hundreds of colorful kites paint the Texas sky. Whether you’re 7 or 70, there’s something magical waiting for you at Austin’s most beloved springtime tradition. Learn more here:
Barton Springs South Spillway Volunteer Workday Listed by Adopt-a-Creek
Join Zilker 351 and Keep Austin Beautiful at Zilker Park to learn more about the ecological restoration of riparian areas and practice restoration techniques on 1pm, Thursday, March 26th!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Zilker Botanical Gardens: Barton Hills Garden Club March Meeting
If Plants Could Talk is a “just for fun” presentation where Reeve will reveal aspects of Texas plants, you probably never knew. He has a wonderful collection of award-winning slides. From our tiniest grasses to our majestic trees, our guest speaker, Reeve, will dispel some old myths and share some interesting and often historical or botanical facts about them. Example: Did you know that one of our favorite spring wildflowers is a parasite? You’ll just want to hear firsthand what all the Texas plants have to say.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Austin Nature and Science Center: Spring Break Camp
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks (AM and PM). Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
Tree Planting with Zilker 351 and TreeFolks Day 2
Volunteer with us!
Zilker 351 is partnering with Treefolks to plant trees in Zilker Park! Together, we’ll learn how to inspect the root ball, prepare soil, and plant for long-term success, blending hands-on learning with shared stewardship of the park.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Family Day, Spring Forward
UMLAUF Family Day: Spring Forward invites families to celebrate the return of longer days and brighter light in the Sculpture Garden. Inspired by the shift of daylight-saving time and our Torchbearer sculptures, this seasonal gathering explores how sunlight m
Tree Planting with Zilker 351 and TreeFolks
Volunteer Event!
This March, Zilker 351 is partnering with TreeFolks to plant 150 native trees—50 canopy trees and 100 understory—in Zilker Park.
Join us for It’s My Park Day on March 7 to help us plant these trees!
Amplify Austin
Amplify Austin Day is the biggest giving event in Central Texas. For 24 hours, residents across our seven-county region are invited to participate by giving back to the local nonprofits that do so much good for our community!
Don’t miss this opportunity to help Zilker 351 reseed a meadow with monarch-friendly wildflowers!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden; Women Who Wander Exhibition Tour
On display through June 7, 2026, these exhibitions present contemporary works that explore themes of female identity, migration, and the spaces between belonging through diverse mediums including sculpture, video installation, and mixed media.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Insights Design and Shine
Join Umlauf Sculpture Garden for a special evening in the Garden as the UMLAUF further highlights the installations of Design Shine 2025 with presentations and discussions from the four winning architect/designer teams!
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Zilker Botanical Garden: Blending Native Flowers into Creative Designs: The Art of Tablescaping
Virginia Craig will share ideas with the group on pairing plants to create a beautiful table design. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Rowing Dock: College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
Volunteer with Zilker 351!
Zilker 351 will begin hosting volunteer events starting in Fall of 2025. Please let us know if you are interested in being contacted to sign up for volunteer events.