Get your junior paleontologists ready for the 27th Annual Fossil Fest on Saturday, Nov. 4 & Sunday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Old Settlers Association Meeting Hall (next to the Dell Diamond in Round Rock). Fossil Fest is a fun and educational event for the whole family, and this year’s event spotlight is on dinosaurs!
Fossil Fest activities include:
- Fossil Identifications (bring your own for help to ID)
- Meet a Scientist: Opportunity to interact one-on-one with UT scientists, science educators and amateur/avocational paleontologists – hands-on learning & demos and questions & answers
- “Paleo Passport” educational quest for students
- Hands-on Fossil Touch Table and Microscope
- Exhibits: See what fossil collectors find in Texas
- Fossil collection: Start yours at the Wheel of Fossils & Dig Pit
- Fossils, minerals, and more for sale
- Door Prizes
There will be an on-site snack bar serving tacos and donuts for breakfast, along with lunch fare consisting of chili, pizza, snacks and beverages. Prices range from $.50 to $5.00.
–> Admission: $3/adult, $2/child (6-12), children ages 6 & under are free. Special rates apply for school, scout and youth groups, click here for more info.
For more information about Fossil Fest, you can visit the Paleontological Society of Austin website. Go uncover some fun!
