Celebrate Austin’s Love of Learning on Valentine’s Day!

You’re invited to join us for free family fun and learning on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Alt Ed Austin is proud to showcase the abundance and diversity of unconventional learning opportunities we are so lucky to have in the Austin area. Bring your kids—from toddlers to teens—and visit interactive booths hosted by schools and other educational programs serving learners of all ages. Grab a bite to eat as you're coming or going—this annual event takes place at the beautiful Branch Park Pavilion at Mueller, surrounded by eateries and right next to a family park and playground.

Presented by Alt Ed Austin with support from our generous sponsors:

Participating Programs

Check back here frequently to see the growing list of terrific schools and educational organizations participating in this year’s Festival of Learning! Stop by their booths, where they’ll be showing their stuff and happy to talk with you and your children or teens about the deeply engaging work and play that happen in their learning communities every day. Many booths will also feature fun, free crafts and learning activities for kids of all ages, some with a Valentine’s Day theme. In the meantime, click on the name of any school or organization listed below to learn more on its own website.

AHB Community School
K–8th
North Central Austin

Ascent Academy
Ages 4–14
North Central Austin

Athena Micro-academy of Austin
6th–12th
Austin

Austin Arts and Academic Collaborative
Elementary–High School homeschoolers
Northwest Austin

Austin Bat Cave
Ages 6–18 + adults (writing programs)
Multiple locations around Austin

Austin Micro School
K–8th
Manchaca (Far South Austin)

Austin Rising School
1st–12th
Southwest Austin

Austin School for the Driven
Ages 9–17
North Austin

Cedars Montessori School
Ages 3–12
Southwest Austin

City School
PreK–8th
Southeast Austin

Clearview Sudbury School & WonderView Preschool
K–12th (Clearview); Ages 3–5 (WonderView)
Northeast Central Austin

The Compass School
K–4th
North Central Austin

Fantastic Magic Camp Afterschool
Ages 6–14
North Central Austin

Girl Scouts of Central Texas
K–12th girls
Multiple locations throughout the region

We’re particularly excited to announce a special feature this year: The brilliant writing nerds at Austin Bat Cave are bringing the Bat Mobile, a city bus transformed into a “dreamscape where students have room to reimagine what’s possible, immerse themselves in new books, and create their own stories.” They’re already dreaming up some super cool and creative activities for our festivalgoers.

A glimpse inside ABC’s Bat Mobile, which will invite our festivalgoers aboard on Valentine’s Day 2026

Scenes from last year’s festival

How to Find Us, Where to Park

The official address of Branch Park Pavilion is 2201 Aldrich Street. That’s in the Mueller neighborhood, easily accessible via northbound IH-35, East 51st Street, Airport Boulevard, or Manor Road. There’s plentiful, affordable paid parking in three nearby garages (see map below) and on the surrounding streets, as well as limited free parking further out in the neighborhood. We also encourage you to bike, walk, or take CapMetro public transit for a greener trip.