Austin Cave Festival To Feature Live Music, Exploration, Fun

NORTH AUSTIN, TX — Nature lovers will have a unique and memorable opportunity to explore Austin caves to learn about the Edwards Aquifer, Barton Springs, cave-dwelling animals and more at the Austin Cave Festival hosted by the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The FREE, family-friendly event will be a great opportunity to try hands-on activities and discover what cave exploration is all about.

The event will feature a cave simulator, science and adventure presentations, live music and more to enjoy. There will be opportunities to visit two caves with limited capacity, for ages 5 and up, and check out how water passes through the Edwards Aquifer making its way to Barton Springs. Participants will also have a chance to try on caving gear and learn ways to protect and conserve Austin's water resources.

There will not be pre-registration offered for cave tours, rather, registration will be on-site, on a first come, first serve basis. For more details visit www.austincavefestival.org.

EVENT DETAILS

Austin Cave Festival

Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739

FREE Event.

For more events, be sure and check out the North Austin/Pflugerville Patch Events Calendar.