Austin: Moonlight Nature Event

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🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7 , 2026

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Austin Nature & Science Center

💚 Cost: Free, No Registration Required (Donations Accepted for Mushroom Blocks)

Austin Nature and Science Center presents Moonlight Nature Night, our annual celebration of nocturnal wildlife, astronomy, and more! This event will feature free outdoor fun and education for all ages, including live nocturnal animals, guided night hikes, and family friendly activities from local organizations including Capital Area Master Naturalists, Austin Bat Refuge, and American Chemical Society.

Special Activity: Glowing Mushroom Crafts

We are thrilled to be participating in this year's event! Stop by our booth to get hands-on with nature. We will be there with mushroom blocks and hosting a mushroom neon clay making activity . Come learn about the fascinating science of how mushrooms are biofluorescent and create your own glowing clay masterpiece to take home.

Event Highlights Include:

• Live nocturnal animals

• Flashlight hikes

• Story Time + crafts

• Sensory-friendly activities

• Evening Trade Counter hours

• Activities and live animals from local organizations including Austin Bat Refuge, Dark Sky Texas, and more!

For more information, visit: https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/austin-nature-science-center-camps-events-and-community-programs