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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 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

DIY: MARGARITAS & GUACAMOLE BOTANICAL GARDEN August 14 | 11AM - 12PM & 12:30PM - 1:30PM Join the Botanical Garden for this DIY class inspired by Frida Kahlo Oasis. Participants will learn about the history of margaritas and guacamole and partake in crafting their own margaritas and guacamole. 21+. Sabot.org

THE COURT OF PARISIAN SPLENDOUR: GOWNS OF THE 2021 CORONATION EXHIBITION WITTE MUSEUM- MAYS FAMILY CENTER August 17 | 10AM - 7PM Be transported to the City of Lights as you explore the sights of Paris depicted in the spectacularly jeweled gowns and trains of the Order of the Alamo 2021 Coronation. Travel to Paris this summer at the Witte Museum and find a bit of joie de vivre in this immersive, glamorous Parisian experience. Be enchanted as you marvel at the artistry of over 20 sparkling gowns, trains, and crowns in a dazzling array of Parisian themes. Wittemuseum.org

ARTISTS’ GARDENS IN MEXICO: LECTURE BY KATHRYN E. O’ROURKE BOTANICAL GARDEN August 19 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM Frida Kahlo’s garden at the Casa Azul garden was one of several important private gardens in twentieth-century Mexico designed by or for major artists and architects. This talk will consider Kahlo’s garden in relation to those of Juan O’Gorman, Luis Barragán, and Edward James and explore some of the ways painting, photography, and architecture intersected in these extraordinary private landscapes. Sabot.org WHISKEY BUSINESS 2021 WITTE MUSEUM August 20 | 7PM - 11PM Like a barrel-aged bourbon...it’s worth the wait. After a year-long hiatus, San Antonio’s premier whiskey festival is happening at the Witte Museum! Top bourbons and whiskeys, local cuisine, art, live music, interactive seminars and more await you. With a reduced guest list and additional space, this year’s Whiskey Business will offer a VIP-style experience for everyone. wittemuseum.org

MAKE & TAKE: THE BASICS OF BISCUITS CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL August 21 | 11AM - 1PM A warm biscuit straight from the oven can enhance almost any meal. Learn to make one yeasted biscuit that is lighter than air; a traditional buttermilk biscuit with a few updated tips that will insure flakiness; and their kissing cousin, a sweet biscuit, that is perfect for filling with your favorite fruits or jams. You’ll also whip up a small container of nocook strawberry jam and leave class with the biscuits, jam and shortcakes that you’ve created in class. centralmarket.com HOMESCHOOL DAY: JUNIOR NATURALIST BOTANICAL GARDEN August 25 | 9AM - 12PM Come grow with us! School aged children will explore the fascinating world of plants and wildlife with hands-on learning activities at the Botanical Garden’s Student Homeschool Day. During this program, explore the garden and native wildlife through the lens of a naturalist. Thirtyminute native trails tours available at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. Activity stations available from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Homeschool and virtual learners are welcome. Designed for students ages 6-12. Sabot.org

LOCAL DAYS SAN ANTONIO ZOO August 26 Locals can get outside and enjoy nature at the zoo on select days for just $8 per person. This wonderful discount is the zoo’s way of showing gratitude towards residents of the city of San Antonio. Discounted admission tickets can be purchased at the zoo’s front gate with proof of San Antonio residency. sazoo.org

DAVID PORTILLO RECITAL: A MARGARET KING STANLEY VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT MCNAY ART MUSEUM, LEEPER AUDITORIUM August 29 | 6PM - 7:30PM A native of San Antonio and graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, American tenor David Portillo will present a special benefit recital with collaborative pianist Kristin Roach. Mcnayart.org

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SALSA DANCING & BOTANAS BOTANICAL GARDEN August 20 | 7PM 8:30PM Grab your partner and put on your dancing shoes. Semeneya Dance Studio will be at the Botanical Garden to teach a beginner’s partner salsa class. After class enjoy sangria and traditional Mexican botanas crafted by the Botanical Garden’s in-house chef inspired by Frida Kahlo Oasis. See you on the dance floor! No dancing experience required. Ages 21+. Sabot.org