# Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Autumn Family Walks & Fortlandia > Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 21 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM - Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 - Ages: All ages (Children under 4 free) - Price: $8 (Kids 5-17) / $15 (Adults); Free for ages 4 and under - Organizer: The University of Texas at Austin - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Official page: https://www.wildflower.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center-autumn-family-walks-and-fortlandia--listing-89076fad4a1e214a7a1a69f9 ## About The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin offers a magical autumn outdoor experience highlighted by Fortlandia—an annual exhibition of custom-designed forts built by local architects, designers, and artists scattered through the Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum. Children can crawl, climb, and imagine inside interactive forts while families enjoy walks through native Texas wildflower and tree gardens ablaze in autumn hues. The Family Garden features giant bird nests, a walk-behind waterfall, and a hollow log slide. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved and crushed granite pathways throughout the central gardens and arboretum are stroller and wheelchair friendly. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded swings, wooden benches, and clean ADA restrooms with changing tables at the Visitor Center. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from toddlers playing in the Family Garden to adults appreciating native Texas flora. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open-air environment with birdsong and gentle breezes; quiet spaces abound in the arboretum. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/luminations-at-the-lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center--listing-20888997f3807a07007c3427) — Dec 3 – Jan 5 · 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM · Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center · All ages · From $28 · checked Nov 5. 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