Frequently Asked Questions

The Texas Science Festival is open to all. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Some venues limit attendees to 21+ (and will be categorized as such). Some events have ticketing or registration separate as noted on the event page. Check each event for details.

Most festival events are no-cost and open to the public. For some programs, where noted, there is a cost to purchase an admission ticket. Please click the “Purchase Tickets” button within the event description to confirm your attendance.

Some aspects of attendance at live events, such as parking, may require additional fees. 

Review the schedule, and add events you are interested in attending to your calendar – you can find links to do so under “Subscribe” on each listed event. Most events are first-come, first-served, but some require an additional registration step or even a ticket. These are noted on this page and in the event description.

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Hybrid events are formatted for both in-person and virtual (online) attendance. If the event requires registration, make sure you register for in person if you want to attend the live event (usually in Austin) and for virtual if you plan to join online. Read the schedule and registration options carefully for details about attendance in each format.

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing access to all our events. Virtual programs are automatically captioned. For additional requests (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats) email sciencefest@utexas.edu. Please include your name, the nature of your request, program(s) you are attending, date(s) and time(s). Please provide advance notice of at least two weeks to ensure arrangements are in place.

Further details about accessibility can be found on this web page.

These specific programs require registration (which is often free) or purchase of a ticket to attend. Please click the “Register” or “Purchase Tickets” button in the event description to sign up for these events. 

Many virtual or hybrid sessions are on Zoom, but others stream live on YouTube or Twitch. To sign up for a free Zoom account, go here; learn more about the platform here.

Event durations vary. Times are indicated in the event details. 

We encourage you to attend during the session to get the most out of the experience, including Q&A with speakers in many cases. Virtual events and some hybrid events will be recorded and archived on the Texas Science YouTube page.

You bet! Social media and email links to help you spread the word are available under “Share” on each calendar entry.

Yes. General inquiries may be sent over email to sciencefest@utexas.edu.

Addresses and relevant parking information are on session event descriptions. Find details about accessible parking on our accessibility page. 

There are year-round opportunities for Central Texans to enjoy science and STEAM offerings from The University of Texas at Austin and community partners. Be sure to sign up for our email list. 

If you are a teacher, parent or K-12 student, please visit and bookmark stemstarts.utexas.edu for more opportunities.

We welcome donations to support our annual festival of science and learning, organized by The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. Please give here.