Austin Community College (ACC) will host and participate in the 2026 Central Texas (CTX) Learning Festival, a five-day celebration of curiosity, creativity, and community-powered learning happening Wednesday, March 11, through Sunday, March 15.
The CTX Learning Festival is free and open to all. Events are organized by community partners across the Austin area, including ACC, and invite students, employees, families, and neighbors to explore new ideas and experiences.
ACC Events Highlight Student Voice and Experience
Throughout the week, ACC campuses will host learning experiences that showcase student work and community engagement. Topics range from student-led gallery talks and creative showcases to service-learning presentations focused on food systems, community impact, and more.
Together, these offerings reflect ACC’s commitment to experiential learning, community partnership, and amplifying student voices beyond the classroom.
Events will take place at Highland, Northridge, Rio Grande, and Riverside campuses, and select ACC leadership will facilitate sessions across the greater Austin community. View the comprehensive list of ACC-affiliated events at the CTXLF here.
Why Attend?
Faculty are encouraged to share festival events with their students and consider incorporating attendance into coursework where appropriate. Employees and students alike are invited to attend sessions that align with their interests. The CTX Learning Festival provides opportunities to:
- Support ACC students presenting their work
- Connect classroom learning to real-world applications
- Explore new topics and skills
- Engage with the broader Central Texas community
Explore the Full Schedule
ACC’s events are part of a larger regional lineup featuring dozens of free learning experiences hosted throughout Central Texas.
To view the complete schedule of ACC and Austin-area events and to RSVP, visit ctxlearningfestival.com.