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Fun Things to Do In and Around 78209

LIVE IN THE GARDEN: AZUL BARRIENTOS & FRIENDS BOTANICAL GARDEN July 6 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM In harmony with the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s exciting new Frida Kahlo Oasis exhibition, celebrate Mexican culture and the icon herself through an exclusive concert series. The Botanical Garden invites you to enjoy an intimate evening featuring live performances on the lawn by San Antonio’s beloved singer/songwriter Azul Barrientos accompanied by fellow musicians, featuring different musical guests each concert. Sabot.org

VOYAGE TO THE DEEP DOSEUM July 6 | 10AM - 4:30PM Based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the exhibition brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine, and the mythical world he inhabited. There is the giant Nautilus where kids can climb aboard and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea submersible. They can take up the controls at the helm, peer through the periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks and explore Captain Nemo’s Cabinet of Curiosities full of wonderful marine specimens. Kids can then slip on a deep-sea dive suit and venture through the world below the waves including the octopus’ garden with its giant clamshell, a giant squid to slide down, and then wander through the maze of seaweed in the kelp forest. They can also explore the lost world of Atlantis. Doseum.org

FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT DOSEUM July 6 | 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 MAKE & TAKE: CAKE DECORATING BASICS Central Market Cooking School July 7 | 6PM - 8PM If your cake looks a little too homemade, this is the class for you. Our Cooking School Instructors will provide instruction and encouragement, as you perfect your techniques. Cake layers, icing and all tools needed will be provided. You’ll take your creation with you at the end of class. centralmarket.com

DATE NIGHT: SUMMER NIGHTS IN MEXICO CITY BOTANICAL GARDEN July 9 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM 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. Sign up quick before this class sells out. Ages 21+. Sabot.org

DINO BOOGIE NIGHTS SAN ANTONIO ZOO July 10 | 6PM - 9PM Zoochella: music from Finding Friday and DJ Fuzion on a light-up dance floor! Our Dino Boogie Hype Squad will be doing giveaways while supplies last. sazoo.org

SURVIVAL THE FITTEST CAMP Witte Museum July 12-16 | 9AM -3PM What can we learn from nature’s superheroes about keeping our bodies healthy? Come find out this summer as we use our five senses to dive deep into the exploration of nature’s superheroes. See how humans have adapted to survive by learning from different animals and creatures over the years. Learn about the human anatomy and how each of us can become one of nature’s superheroes! Ages 9-12 wittemuseum.org DESERT DOOR SOTOL TASTING BOTANICAL GARDEN July 15 | 7PM - 8:30PM Come and enjoy this Sotol tasting inspired by Frida Kahlo Oasis. Desert Door sotol is a premium spirit that tastes unquestionably of the land. Participants will learn about the history of Sotol - a distilled spirit made from wild-harvest West Texas sotol plants – and partake in a three-part tasting. The class will conclude with crafting their own sotol cocktail. Sabot.org

EFCST’S FAMILY DAY WITTE MUSEUM July 17 | 10AM - 5PM EFCST’s Family Day provides an opportunity for the community to come together to share common experiences and challenges of coping with epilepsy while exchanging resources and making new friends. Highly respected neurologists will join an informal “Ask the Doc” Q & A Session. Exciting door prizes, games, and lunch will be provided. Wittemuseum.org

DINO BOOGIE NIGHTS SAN ANTONIO ZOO July 17 | 6PM - 9PM Fixin’ to 2 Step: music from Mick Hernandez & Texas Silverado Band as well DJ Fuzion, as well as entertainment from some of the best Two Steppers Texas has to offer. Our Dino Boogie Hype Squad will be doing giveaways while supplies last. sazoo.org

DEMO & DINE: THAI BASICS CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL July 19 | 4:30PM - 6:00PM Explore the flavors of Thailand in this 1 1/2 hour class. Our instructors will show you how to make each recipe while you sit back and relax. You’ll sample each dish and learn a little about pairing wine with these Thai favorites. centralmarket.com

MUSEUM MAKER CAMP WITTE MUSEUM July 19-23 | 9AM - 3PM Spend a week this summer exploring the galleries and exhibits that inspire your love of nature, science and culture. Become a museum expert as you gain exclusive access to the Witte’s new summer exhibition, and end the week by getting hands-on and creating a nature exhibit of your own. Be prepared to discover what makes the Witte such an exciting and special place! Ages 6-8 wittemuseum.org

SUPER CHEFS CAMP WITTE MUSEUM July 19-23 | 9AM - 3PM What does it take to become a chef? Learn to chop, dice and slice like a real chef as we dive into the world of cooking. From cooking to cleaning to writing recipes, we will explore all the qualities a chef has in the kitchen. Get the opportunity to create your very own meal each day as we look into familiar and unfamiliar recipes. Wrap up the week with a Witte inspired cooking challenge! Ages 9-12 wittemuseum.org

LOCAL DAYS SAN ANTONIO ZOO July 20 Locals can get outside and enjoy nature at the zoo on select days for just $8 per person. This deep discount is the zoo’s way of showing gratitude towards residents of the City of San Antonio. The Locals Day $8 admission is valid on select dates. The discount allows for even more people to learn how the zoo combines conservation, animal care, and education in securing a future for wildlife. Discounted admission tickets can be purchased at the zoo’s front gate with proof of San Antonio Residency. sazoo.org A COWBOY STEAK DINNER CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL July 23 | 6PM - PM Capture the flavors of Texas in a meal that would satisfy any hard-working ranch hand. You’ll cook a USDA Prime Texas steak to perfection, create a salad and a side dish that highlight local flavors; and discover how baking in cast iron adds a new dimension to your desserts. add centralmarket.com

DINO BOOGIE NIGHTS SAN ANTONIO ZOO July 24 | 6PM - 9PM Disco Boogie: Enjoy musical entertainment from AM Project and The SanAntunes. We will also have a light-up dance floor and 70’s dancers. sazoo.org

DISCOVERING MUSEUMS CAMP WITTE MUSEUM July 26-30 | 9AM - 3PM Have you ever wondered what and who it takes to run a museum? Meet with our talented museum team members who help transform the Witte, while gaining behind-thescenes knowledge as you explore the Museum’s galleries and exhibits. Gain exclusive access to the Witte’s new summer exhibit all while learning the skills necessary to run a museum and curate your own nature exhibition. Ages 9-12 wittemuseum.org TRES MUSEOS + MUSEUM DAY FOR EDUCATORS LOCAL MUSEUMS July 30 | 9AM - 5PM Learn about exhibitions and programs at the McNay Art Museum, the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the DoSeum and earn six hours of continuing professional education credit. Educators provide their own transportation and circulate through all four museums in 90-minute sessions. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. Reservations required. mcnayart.org

SIPS & SUNSET IN THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN July 30 | 6PM - 9PM Experience San Antonio’s urban oasis during the evening hours at Sips & Sunset in the Garden. Kick back, relax and sample craft cocktails, play games, listen to music from a local DJ, eat delicious food, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the perfect evening surrounded by the garden’s blooms as the sun sets over our beautiful city. Food will be available for purchase. Ages 21+. Sabot.og

DINO BOOGIE NIGHTS SAN ANTONIO ZOO July 31 | 6PM - 9PM Beach Bash: enjoy island vibes with a live steel drum band, hula dancers, and a selfie station photo op! Our Dino Boogie Hype Squad will also be doing giveaways while supplies last!

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PARENT & CHILD: AN ALICE IN WONDERLANDINSPIRED TEA PARTY CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL July 8 | 1PM - 3:30PM Spend an afternoon together creating - and then enjoying - some teatime treats inspired by the characters in Alice in Wonderland. Come in your best Mad Hatter tea party attire - hats and costumes welcomed.