Major Texas event
The Very ‘Rary
October 18, 2026 · Austin, Texas · Travis County
The Contemporary Austin confirms The Very ‘Rary 2026 for Sunday, October 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Laguna Gloria. The supplied discovery inventory names a March 2027 ‘Critter Ball,’ but that label is not present in the museum's current event calendar. Texas Defined therefore uses the organizer-confirmed annual family fundraiser without asserting that it is a formal rename or successor to the seed entry.
Why plan around The Very ‘Rary?
The Very ‘Rary is The Contemporary Austin's annual all-ages art fundraiser at Laguna Gloria, drawing more than 1,000 children and family members for hands-on art, performances and installations while supporting the museum's K-12 arts education programs.
Verified event details
Organizer: The Contemporary Austin ↗
Verified admission options
Announced performers
Ms. Monica, Magecraft Sounds, Strummclub
Official-source details checked 2026-09-01. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed three-hour event window
The museum lists The Very ‘Rary 2026 for Sunday, October 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Laguna Gloria. Treat that organizer-published window as the fixed appointment and recheck ticket availability and arrival instructions shortly before the event.
Expect an all-ages art experience
The organizer describes a once-a-year afternoon with hands-on artmaking, wearable design, interactive installations and performances across the sculpture park. Families should review the current activity lineup and ticket terms before choosing how long to stay.
Plan for the Laguna Gloria campus
Laguna Gloria is a 14-acre lakeside sculpture park rather than a conventional indoor event hall. Check current parking, accessibility and weather guidance, and leave enough time to move through the grounds.
Keep exploring
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