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Fun Things to Do In and Around 78209
TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH SAN ANTONIO ZOO August 1-31 During the month of August, Texas teachers receive free standard admission to San Antonio Zoo. And, as a bonus, up to four (4) of their guests can receive 50% off standard admission on the day of their visit. See website for qualifications. sazoo.org WITTE SUMMER CAMP: ENGINEER IT! WITTE MUSEUM AUGUST 2-6 | 9AM - 3PM What is the engineering design process and how do we use it to create amazing things? Put your creativity to work as you plan, make, test and reimagine your build. Learn about constraints, materials, stresses and more. Are you ready for the challenge? wittemuseum.org
FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT DOSEUM August 3 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM Enjoy all that the Doseum has to offer for free with your whole family. RSVP Required. A link for ticket reservations will be posted on the Doseum website at 8am the morning of Free Family Night. Registration is on a first come, firstserved basis. Doseum.org
HATCH SURF & TURF CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL August 5 | 6PM - 8PM Perfect your skills as you make a meal that includes the best of both worlds: a perfectly cooked steak paired with a sauce made with everyone’s favorite chile and mac n’ cheese that includes not only lobster but roasted Hatch chiles. You’ll discover how to create a balanced meal with the flavors of Hatch in each bite and sit down to sample your handiwork at the end of class. centralmarket.com
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MAKE & TAKE: CZECH KOLACHES CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL August 7 | 11AM - 1PM Explore the tradition and taste of Texas Czech culture as you shape delicious, pillowy kolache dough with a variety of fillings. You’ll take your tempting treats with you at the end of class. centralmarket.com DINO BOOGIE NIGHTS SAN ANTONIO ZOO August 7 | 6PM - 9PM 80s Night: There will be music from AM Project and Guilty Pleasures, entertainment from 80s dancers, and a light-up dance floor. They will also have a selfie station photo op. sazoo.org
STEAM SUNDAY: BEE VISION WITTE MUSEUM August 8 | 1:30PM - 2:30PM What does the world look like through the eyes of a bee? Explore the invisible light of the electromagnetic spectrum and be amazed by the hidden designs around us. Inspired by the exhibition Extreme Creatures: Life at the Limits, this workshop invites you to view the world the way a bee sees it. Discover how animals see different colors than humans and as you create your own invisible designs. wittemuseum.org
RISE & RECHARGE WITTE MUSEUM August 8 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM Stretch, rise and renew with Half Moon Power Yoga at the Witte Museum. Enjoy a mindful experience with our Dinosaurs. Yoga session will be a sequence of balancing postures, syncing breath and movement. Bring a friend to relax and recharge for the week. wittemuseum.org
JUNIOR EXPLORERS CAMP BOTANICAL GARDEN August 9 - 13 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM Get ready to explore! Campers will spend mornings learning outdoor skills and discovering the fascinating world of native plants, birding, local mammals, ethnobotany, and more. Includes admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden during the week of camp. Ages 7-12. Sabot.org
DATE NIGHT: SUMMER NIGHTS IN MEXICO CITY BOTANICAL GARDEN August 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grab your partner and get ready for a night out! Chef Katrina Flores will teach you all the essentials for crafting traditional Mexican cuisine inspired by the life of Frida Kahlo! Learn to make a ceviche verde, esquites, chicken tinga sopes, and cucumber jalapeño margaritas. Ages 21+. Sabot.org
MAKE & TAKE: CROISSANTS CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL August 14 | 11AM - 1PM Wake your family with the aroma of freshly baked, buttery croissants from your own oven. We’ll show you the classic French techniques for making these flakey rich pastries and you’ll practice rolling the dough and select options for filling them. centralmarket.com
