
The Contemporary’s annual all-ages afternoon of art and amazement!
Advance General Admission tickets are SOLD OUT online. Walk-up tickets will be available at the event. Food/beverage tickets can still be purchased online and at the event.
Come one, come all! The Contemporary Austin welcomes children of all ages to The Very ‘Rary!
Join us at Laguna Gloria on November 3 (Sun) for a magical afternoon of artmaking adventures, dazzling performances, and tasty treats. All proceeds benefit The Contemporary Austin's K-12 arts education programs.
The Very ‘Rary will transform the lawns, woods, and shoreline of Laguna Gloria with circus-themed fun for the whole family. Learn illusory magic with Mad Science, rock out with School of Rock, take flight with Sky Kings Falconry, and so much more. Plus, get hands-on and make your very own masterpieces and wearable artworks from circus crowns to merry marionettes.
Be immersed in a virtual realm of optical illusions with a Digital Funhouse installation by Austin-based artist Mavyn Vu.
And delight in deliciousness from some of Austin's finest like Allday Pizza and P. Terry's!
Advance General Admission tickets are now SOLD OUT online.
Walk-up General Admission tickets will be available at the event.
Food/beverage tickets can still be purchased online and at event.
Children under 5 are free
Members
Log in with your Member ID or email to access member pricing in the ticketing link
General Admission (ages 5 and up): $25 SOLD OUT
Food/beverage 1 (3 tickets): $18
Food/beverage 2 (5 tickets): $25
Food/beverage 3 (7 tickets): $35
Non-Members
General Admission (ages 5 and up): $30 SOLD OUT
Food/beverage 1 (3 tickets): $23
Food/beverage 2 (5 tickets): $35
Food/beverage 3 (7 tickets): $47
Pre-purchased food and beverage tickets can be claimed at the event. Note that food and beverage tickets are required to purchase food on site. Food and beverage tickets can also be purchased at the event.
Camp Mabry
2200 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Entrance is on W 35th Street
Please note: All passengers 18+ are required to show a government issued ID to enter Camp Mabry
Austin State Supported Living Center
2203 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
We will be providing shuttle services from Camp Mabry and Austin State Supported Living Center to Laguna Gloria at regular intervals throughout the entire event, from 1:00P to 6:00P.
Rideshare drop-off will be located at the corner of West 35th Street and Mt. Bonnell Road.
Those with accessibility needs can be dropped off at the front gate of Laguna Gloria located at the end of the cul-de-sac on West 35th Street.
Kindly be aware parking will not be available on-site.
The Very 'Rary welcomes more than 1000 kids and their families to Laguna Gloria for artful adventures and spellbinding performances. From dip-dye and mini mosaics, to live music and collaborative art making, The Very ‘Rary inspires Austin’s youth to explore the boundaries of their creative prowess.
Help us make the day more magical and enjoy complimentary admission for you and a guest. Learn more about volunteering!
Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches • Big Country Organic Brewing Co. • Blue Goo Bakery • Cold Ones Pops • Copper Light Events • Easy Tiger • Funsize • Goody Bag • HOP WTR • H-E-B • JuiceLand • Kin Euphorics • KIND Snacks • Lost Draw • Partners Commercial Cleaning • Preacher • Ranch Rider Spirits • RESTART CBD + THC • Super Coffee • Tiff’s Treats • Topo Chico
Very Visionary
Marissa and Stephen Brown • The Christopher and Adrienne Bosh Family • Caitlin and Gavin Turner
'Rary Rockstars
Malú Alvarez
Magic Makers
Fair Catch Foundation • The Moorman Family
Enchanted Enthusiasts
Natalie and Anthony Armendariz • Blair Baxter and Aaron Adams • The Cowan Family • Todd and Charlene Dipaola • Faeder Family Foundation • The Goswami Family • Justin and Joy Hirsch • Keli and Hal Hogsett • The Holiday Family • John & Kristina Lackey • The Langston Family • The Newby Family • The Oudt Family • The Lesley and John Pitts Family • Ryann Rangel • Margo and Jonathan Tate
Creative Connoisseurs
The Abou-Samra Family • Amini & Conant • Jessica Barkley • Sarah and Jeff Barnes • Bettina and Brian Barrow • Kristen Force Boswell • The Buckley Family • The Cohen Young Family • Erin and Andy Ellis • The Estes-Scroggins Family • The Goldsberry Family • Jenn Hernandez REALTOR® • Kay and John Kingsbury • Dre Lewis • Martell Family • Cassandra and Andrew Nollmann • The Rauh Family • Heidi Schmalbach and Nick Stillman • Rachel and Shelby Stephens • Michelle and Will Yokubaitis
Invite a Community Group Sponsors
Austin Area Urban League • The Holiday Family
Invite a Family
Suzanne Deal Booth • Annette Carlozzi
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:
Family and individual
Corporate
Become a Sponsor:
Please contact our development team for more information.