Fun Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Austin
Black History Month in Austin is a great time to learn and celebrate the joy and legacy of Black leaders and communities in the city. There’s plenty to do at home and around ATX. Check out a few of these fun family-friendly ideas for you and your little ones to observe Black History Month.
Black History Month Social Ride 🚲
February 4 | Free
Join Black History Bike Ride for a special ride focusing on Black Civil Rights Activists in Austin, TX. This event is free, educational, and great for families who love getting out there to learn our city’s history!
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February 4, 2023
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where
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Barbara Jordan Statue by Bruce Wolfe
307 West 24th Street Austin, TX 78712
Solar Saturday Block Party! Black History Month Kick Off
February 4 | Free
The Carver Museum ATX will host their first Solar Saturday to kick off Black History Month. This new community event is free and features interactive activities, food, music, tours, and more. It’s going to be a lot of fun!
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February 4, 2023
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where
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George Washington Carver Museum
1165 Angelina St. Austin, TX 78702
February 5 | Free
H-E-B FREE FIRST SUNDAY 🍿
Visit the Bullock Museum to celebrate Black History Month with storytelling, kid-friendly fun, and more during H-E-B Free First Sundays. Families can enjoy hands-on activations and/or a screening of When I Rise, a documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, a world renowned Black Opera Singer, and Civil Rights Advocate in Texas. (Please note that you must reserve a free ticket for the screening.)
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February 5, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where
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Bullock Museum
1800 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
February 25 | Free
Black History Month Kid’s Day at the Carver
Join us at the Carver for Black History Month Kids’ Day! There will be crafts, music, and educational activities focusing on Black History Month 2023’s theme “Black Resistance”.
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When
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February 25, 2023
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where
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George Washington Carver Museum
1165 Angelina St. Austin, TX 78702
Anytime | Varies
Make Art While Honoring Black Artists 🎨
Learn about Black Trailblazers in art and invention.
Crafting a Fun Life blogger, Karimah, shared kid-centric Black History Month-related crafts that families can do together. Have a day of educational art-making or spread the projects through out the month!
However you choose to spend Black History Month, we hope to see out there learning and creating!
