The 2024 Owl Festival will have face painting on Saturday and Sunday.
Kids will enjoy making a variety of owl crafts, or trying out some owl activities.
​Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:30 – 2:30
Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 10:30 - 1:00
Houston High School - Admission wristband is required.

Face-painting will be with the vendors in the Houston High School
Admission wristband required
Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:00 - 4:30
Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 9:30 - 1:00

Ruby the great horned owl
"Night Owl Night" book reading

​Children's author Susan Richmond will be reading and doing a presentation about her book "Night Owl Night." The program should last about 30 minutes.
An inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers. Sova’s mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each night she goes into the woods to conduct research, and finally Sova is old enough to join her. Securing headlamps, Sova and her mother head into the woods to capture, measure, and release saw-whet owls. Through the quiet night, Sova learns about the patience, persistence, and excitement that comes with conservation efforts and scientific research. This heartwarming mother-daughter story is the perfect primer to conservation, science, and amazing owls! Ages 4-8.

Saturday, March 2 at 11:00 AM at the International Owl Center
Ruby the great horned owlRuby (c)Tom Severson
Short Meet an Owl program

For all the kids who want to see an owl and learn a bit more, but don't have the attention span to sit for an hour, this program is for you! Ruby will come out with an educator and you'll learn more about Great Horned Owls and be able to ask questions. The program should last 15-20 minutes.

Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 PM and Sunday, March 3 at 11:00 AM at the International Owl Center
Header (c) Alan Stankevitz