H-E-B Free First Sunday

Programs

August 4, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm

Get ready to go back to school with free admission and fun family activities.

Event Details

Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state.

Activities:

  • Hop onboard one of Austin ISD's new electric school buses
  • Get information about school registration with Austin Independent School District
  • 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a back to school storytime and craft with Austin Public Library
  • Activate your brain with a fun Thinking Cap craft with UT Children's Research Center
  • Join our friends at Girlstart for interactive STEM demos and hands-on activities for kids of all ages
  • Get your bike in gear for the school year with bike repair demonstrations with All Things Lowrider
  • Learn American Sign Language words and phrases with STEMSign
  • Take your picture with the Austin Community College Riverbat mascot and learn about college programs, degrees, certificates, GED, ESL, ESOL, and the Free Tuition program. High school students can also learn about Dual Credit and Early College opportunities.
About Family Programs

Family programs provide educational and engaging activities for young Texans and their caregivers. Events are designed to bring families together, spark conversations and provide opportunities for growth and development.

About our Partners

The Children’s Research Center (CRC) was founded in January 1982 to facilitate research on how children develop and learn. With the help of Austin families, the CRC studies how children gain language skills, how memories are formed, how kids learn about abstract concepts like luck & much more.

Girlstart's mission is to empower girls through STEM. We envision a future where all who identify as girls believe they can change their world through STEM. We are a national women-led organization, offering year-round out-of-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programming for girls in grades 4-8 in Texas, California, Massachusetts, and other locations across the country.

Austin Community College is a nationally recognized college serving Central Texas as the primary gateway to higher education and technical training opportunities. ACC's mission is to provide open-door access to an affordable college education for students who want to earn a degree, learn a marketable skill, or advance their careers. ACC offers extraordinary learning experiences that put every student on their path to success.

Your Support Matters

Help us continue to share the story of Texas through free programs with a tax-deductible donation.

Enjoy discounts, exclusive programs, and free access to exhibitions year-round by becoming a member of the Bullock Museum.

The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.