Painting Picnics, Clay Villages, Springtime Collage and Sun Print Cyanotypes at Squirrel Fest 2026
On April 11, 2026, we hosted a soft afternoon of all-ages creative workshops, outdoor DJ sets and community vibes during Pease Park’s Squirrel Fest—an annual day to celebrate Spring, Austin’s natural ecosystems and the city’s iconic native squirrel.
Experiences included:
Make A Clay Fairy Village with Tanya Zal
Sun Prints: Cyanotype Printing with Hierba Malita
Nature Painting Picnic with Kayla Kennedy
DIY Recycled Collaging and Friendship Bracelets with Future Front
DJ Sets In The Park with Sonder and HoneyPocket
Hands-on activities, food trucks and pop-ups (like Five O Four and Pickle Envy), plus playtime in the park curated by Pease Park Conservancy and other Squirrel Fest partners
Outdoor film screening of “Zootopia (2016)”
As always, thousands of Austin families joined us for a beautiful day in Austin’s first (and oldest) public park.
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