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ALAMO AREA KIDS

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Responding to Challenging Behavior Demonstrations

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Keeping Kids Active Once the School Year Ends

10 Fostering Healthy Eating Habits in Kids

14 Serving the Greater San Antonio Area, including Schertz, New Braunfels, Helotes and Bulverde

14 Helping Kids Learn the Game of Golf 23 Cowboy Pete’s Favorites

Activities 16 Cooking with Kids 20 Arts & Crafts 22 Cowboy Pete 25 Events

Surrounding Areas 28 New Braunfels

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Education

Don’t look now! YOUR Behavior is Showing!

Points to Ponder When Responding to Challenging Behavior Demonstrations

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Jo Mascorro, M.Ed. Independent Consultant for Education, San Antonio, Texas

hether you’re a parent, guardian, teacher, or day care provider, chances are you’ve either seen or had first hand experience with children who demonstrate challenging behaviors when responding to an adult directive. If so, then you also know that participating in the de-escalation process can often be mentally and/or physically exhausting.

With the best of intentions, what we do in the moment can actually make it go from not so good to really bad! We can be so emotionally charged that we lose sight of the fact that the behaviors we demonstrate and the words we say can actually affect what happens during the conversation. If our intent is to slow down the situation and prevent it from getting worse, in reality, adult behavior determines what happens next, not the

behavior of the child!

We can attempt to teach, model, request, demand, bribe, and even try to manipulate, but at the end of the day, the only things we truly have control over are ourselves, our actions, and our reactions.

It is very important to think about what we CAN do when teaching children the benefits of completing a task or following directions in a timely manner.

Consider these techniques when assisting children in learning to respond to adult directives.

• Sometimes a child’s brain needs more detail in order to better understand the specifics of adult expectations. Use the simple two-letter word “by” to clarify and provide directives in “clusters of three”.

- We might say something like; “Get in

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Education here and clean up your room!”

- Try instead; “Clean up your room by hanging your jacket in the closet, making your bed, and putting your dirty clothes in the basket.”

• Being specific can help the brain focus when emotion gets in the way of thinking clearly. When a child is upset, it’s very difficult to engage in productive conversation. You might be amazed at the details of their response when you change the words you use to gather information. Rather than asking lots of questions to find out what happened, try using the words “tell me” or “show me”.

- We might say; “Why did you do that?” or “What’s wrong?”

- Try instead; “Tell me why you hit your sister,” or “Show me what made you mad enough to kick the chair.”

• When consequences are the outcome of a behavior demonstration we leave children with the impression we “did” to them rather than they “did” to themselves. To emphasize ownership and accountability of behavior, consider removing the “I” word from the directive.

- We might say; “If you don’t clean up your room right now, I’m not going to let you use your iPad.” or “If you clean your room in the next ten minutes, I’ll let you use your iPad.” - Try instead; “Not cleaning up your room tells me you don’t want to use your iPad.” or “Cleaning your room, tells me you want to use your iPad.” Taking the time to emphasize the detail of your expectations at the beginning of your conversation may keep you from getting caught up in the “repeat, articulate, get louder” technique typically used at the back end of a conversation. An all to familiar adult to child dialogue sounds something like, “WHAT…DID…. I….TELL…YOU...TO… DO?....” complete with various body and facial gestures (i.e.: hands on the

hips, and often a loud tone of voice!)

With adult brains, we have the clear advantage of a developed frontal lobe that teaches us to understand the effects of long-term consequences regarding behavior demonstrations. Our challenge is our ability to maintain the memory that reminds us to use it!

Our responses should be driven by the ultimate responsibility to pay close attention to our words and our behaviors as we TEACH children how to take ownership and be accountable for theirs.

Children must learn that in any given situation, their choices will typically result in “opportunities”. For example, if they choose to comply with a request, that choice may be saying that they would like an “opportunity” to go about their business or even do something fun like play video games or hang out with their friends. If they choose not to comply, the behaviors they demonstrate may be saying that they prefer an “opportunity” to perhaps lose privileges or go to their room. They must be taught that at that moment, the choice is theirs, and the resulting “opportunities” are based on what their behavior demonstrations “say” they would like to have happen next. As adults, our reaction to their choices and/ or behavior demonstrations is to “honor their request” in a consistent and timely manner.

Communication can be stressful on the brain no matter what the age of the participants. We can not afford to forget is that children are only children one time. Once that time passes, they are adults forever. We certainly owe it to our children AND to ourselves to at least give it a try: Remember to be PATIENT! Remember to MODEL! Remember to TEACH! Who knew that at the end of the day, it was really all about YOU!

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Keeping Kids Active Once the School Year Ends

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n many ways, today’s kids have busier schedules than any previous generations. Many extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly yearround commitment, and the dual-income household has landed many kids in afterschool programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels.

But those busy schedules get a lot less hectic when the school year ends. Once school is out, kids used to a full schedule might find themselves with lots of time on their hands. Though it’s good for kids to

squeeze in some rest and relaxation during their summer break, it’s also important for kids to stay active so they don’t develop poor habits as the summer goes on. In addition, the American Psychological Association notes that kids who are physically active are more capable of coping with stress and tend to have higher self-esteem than kids who do not include physical activity as part of their regular routines. The following are a few suggestions for parents looking for ways to keep their kids active throughout the summer while still allowing them to recharge their batteries after a long school year.

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Education • Plan an active vacation. Summer is when many families go on vacation, so why not choose a vacation that involves more than napping poolside? Though it’s still good to leave some time for relaxation, find a locale where you can embrace activities like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, or other adventures that get you and your youngsters off the poolside chaise and out exploring. Such a trip might inspire kids to embrace an activity more fully, getting them off the couch not only while they’re on vacation but also when they return home for the rest of summer.

• Teach kids to garden. Gardening might be seen as a peaceful and relaxing hobby, but it still requires a lot of elbow grease and hard work that pays physical dividends. A garden must be planted, hoed, weeded, and watered, and gardening gets kids out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors.

When growing a vegetable garden, kids might embrace the chance to be directly involved in the foods that will eventually end up on their dinner tables.

• Go swimming. Few adults who work in offices haven’t looked out their windows on a sunny summer day and thought how nice it would be to be spending that afternoon making a few laps in a lake, at the beach or in a pool. Kids have the same daydreams

during the summer, so take a day off every so often and take the kids for an afternoon of swimming. Swimming is a great activity that exercises the entire body, including the shoulders, back, legs, hips, and abdominals.

In addition, swimming helps kids and adults alike maintain a healthy weight while also improving their cardiovascular health.

• Limit how much time kids spend watching television, playing video games or surfing the Internet. Many of today’s kids are as tech savvy as they are busy.

It’s important that kids don’t spend too much time online, on the couch watching television or playing video games. Such activities are largely sedentary, and they can set a bad precedent for the months ahead, even when the school year begins once again. Parents should limit how much time their youngsters spend in front of the television or the computer during summer vacation, keeping track and turning the TV or computer off if they suspect kids are spending too much time staring at the screen instead of being active. Kids might not love it when you turn their video games off or minimize their access to social media, but explain the limitations at the onset of summer and let kids know you expect them to be physically active even if it is summer vacation.

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Family Healthcare Fostering healthy eating habits in children If kids had their way, pizza, chicken fingers and french fries would make up a significant portion of their diets. But parents know they must make kids’ culinary choices for them so youngsters get all of the vitamins and nutrients they need to grow up strong and healthy.

Parents also tend to know how difficult it can be to convince kids to embrace healthy eating. Healthy eating habits can help kids live healthier lives and perform better in the classroom while setting them up for a lifetime of making the right choices at mealtime.

Though encouraging kids to eat healthy may not always be easy, the following are a few tips for parents hoping to foster healthy eating habits in their children. * Stick to a schedule. Parents should establish a regular eating schedule, for both meals and snacks, so kids learn the importance of not skipping meals. Kids who learn to eat at regular intervals are more likely to continue doing so as they grow older. When kids stick to a meal schedule, they are less likely to overeat and they’re likely to have more energy throughout the day, which should help them stay attentive at school and be more engaged in their extracurricular activities. * Involve kids when choosing the menu. Kids might be more excited about eating healthy when you involve them in choosing the menu. Invite them along on trips to the grocery store and allow them to choose one of their favorite foods for the meal in exchange for eating the healthy fare you have chosen. Parents may end up eating a lot of side dishes of macaroni and cheese, but their youngsters will also end up eating their vegetables. * Plan healthy desserts. Dessert is often considered an unhealthy indulgence, but there’s plenty of

nutritious desserts that are so delicious kids likely will not realize they’re eating healthy. A dessert of fresh fruit and a small serving of yogurt can provide the same post-meal refreshment as ice cream or cake, but it does so with much fewer calories and a lot more nutrients and vitamins. What’s more, kids will come to look at dessert as a chance to eat fresh fruits instead of an opportunity to load up on ice cream or other, less healthy alternatives. * Serve healthy portions. Sometimes it’s not just what is on the plate but how much is on the plate that can be healthy or unhealthy. When doling out portions for the family, create healthy portions so kids are not encouraged to overeat. Kids who grow up eating healthy portions are more likely to continue doing so into adulthood.

Overeating is one of the culprits behind being overweight and obese, so kids who learn to control their portions are much less likely to overeat and gain excess weight. * Don’t reward kids with food. Some parents try to reward youngsters with food, allowing kids to indulge in unhealthy fare in acknowledgement of a good report card or something else kids should be proud of. But using food as a reward is an unhealthy eating habit that can lead to problems down the road as kids become adults responsible for their own eating habits. * Set a positive example. Kids are more likely to eat healthy when mom and dad are healthy eaters. If your first choice at snack time is to reach for a bag of potato chips, then don’t be surprised when your kids opt for chips over healthier fare like a piece of fruit.

“Do as I say, not as I do” is a tough sell to youngsters when it comes to their eating habits, so parents should set a positive example for their kids by ensuring their own diets are healthy.

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Help Kids Learn the Game of Golf

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dults who play golf know how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challenging.

But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way.

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascular exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports.

Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set.

Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers.

Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.

As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more

than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.

As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going.

You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.

As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

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Cooking with Kids

CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST STICKS

8 slices thick-cut Texas toast 4 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract Unsalted butter, for cooking Maple syrup, for serving 1. Cut each slice of Texas toast into four sticks. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla.

3. Dip each piece of bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat it on all sides so that it’s well-saturated with the custard.

4. Shake off any excess and place the coated bread on a large plate or baking dish.

5. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted, place several of the coated sticks in a single layer in the pan. (Do not overcrowd the pan.)

6. Cook until golden brown on one side then flip and continue cooking until the sticks are golden brown and slightly crisped on all edges.

EGG-IN-A-HOLE

1 slice Your Favorite Kind Of Bread 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 whole Egg Salt To Taste Pepper To Taste 1. With a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, melt a Tablespoon of butter in it. When the butter is all spread out, place the piece of bread in the skillet and crack the egg straight into the center of hole.

3. Cook for at least 30 seconds or so before attempting to move the bread or things could get messy. Sprinkle the egg with seasoning. After about a minute, flip it over with a spatula and season the other side.

4. Now move the whole piece of toast around the skillet, soaking up all of the glorious butter. Let it cook until the yolk feels, to the touch, still soft without feeling over-jiggly. Here’s the key: golden brown toast, white (not brown/burned) whites, soft unbroken yolk.

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Your favorite cornbread mix or recipe 8 hot dogs 24 muffin papers to line muffin pans.

1. Mix up the cornbread.

2. Cut hot dogs into thirds.

3. Scoop cornbread batter into the paper lined muffin cups.

4. Place 1/3 hot dog into each muffin.

5. Bake at 400° until golden brown.

6. Serve right away.

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16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces salt and pepper to taste 2 tsp olive oil 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tbsp panko 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese olive oil spray 1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.

3. Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.

4. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken.

5. Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet.

6. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 – 10 minutes. Turnover then cook another 4 – 5 minutes or until cooked though.

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1 cup boiling water 2 cups sprite or similar soda pop 1 Four serving size Jello, any flavor 1. Into a square cake pan, whisk the jello into the boiling water until dissolved.

2. Stir in the soda pop.

3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Use a cookie or ice cream scoop to shave the ice.

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Arts and Crafts Crafts HOMEADE FLUBBER

You’ll need: 3/4 cup cold water 1 cup Elmer’s glue Liquid food coloring 1/2 cup hot water 1 teaspoon borax (you can find this in a box in the laundry aisle) Instructions: 1. In bowl 1 – mix together the cold water, glue, and food coloring. set aside.

2. In bowl 2 – mix together the hot water and borax, until the borax is completely dissolved.

3. Slowly add glue mixture to borax mixture. Mix well. Pour off excess water.

TIN CAN BIRD FEEDER

You’ll need: Tin Soup Can Acrylic Paint Twine or Rope Bird Seed Hammer and Nail Instructions: 4. Paint Empty Tin Can 5. Punch a hole in the bottom of the can with Hammer and Nail 6. String twine though hole and top of can.

7. Hang outside and fill with bird feed.

TOY BOATS

You’ll need: 3 wine corks toothpick rubber bands cotton string card stock paper or thin cardboard (you can recycle an empty cereal box or file folder) Instructions: 1. Wrap 3 wine corks with two rubber bands.

2. If you plan to race your toy boat in a creek or lake, attach a length of cotton string to keep your boat from floating away. However, if it does happen to float off, it is made from natural materials that will break down and decompose.

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ITALIAN ____________ Chuck E. Cheese’s www.chuckecheese.com Double Dave’s Pizzaworks 19186 Blanco Road,(210) 342-2121 ddpw.com Incredible Pizza Company 11743 West Avenue, (210) 342-2121 Peter Piper Pizza www.peterpiperpizza.com Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E. Houston St, (210) 299-1114 Zio’s Italian Kitchen 12858 W. IH 10, (210) 697-7222 18030 U.S. 281, (210) 495-7722 7824 Pat Booker Rd., (210) 637-7787

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Alamo Cafe & Tortilla Factory 14250 US Hwy. 281 N, (210) 495-2233 Beto’s Comida Latin 8142 Broadway, (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Rd, (210)497-8000 Mamacitas 8030 IH 10 West, (210) 341-5424 Mi Tierra Cafe 218 Produce Row, (210) 225-1262 www.mitierracafe.com

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Enter your name, phone number, email address and the page numbers where you found Cowboy Pete below: Name: ______________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: ______________________________ Contest Rules One entry per household, Winner will be drawn quarterly, deadline is May 15th, 2014 for this issue. Winner will be notified by email or phone and also posted online at www.alamoareakids.com. You may enter by submitting online at www.alamoareakids.com or mailing in to: PO Box 310873, New Braunfels, TX 78131-0873. By submitting your entry form you agree to receive Alamo Area Kids newsletter that maybe unsubscribed to at anytime. Contact information will not be sold to third party vendors, and is strictly for the use of Enjoy Magazines.

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The junior tennis camp welcomes ages 8 to 18. Players of all levels, from beginners to recreational to competitive to advanced, are encouraged to join us for a week or several weeks of complete tennis fun.

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BeBop specializes in stage performances, comedy skits and routines, comedy magic, storytelling and puppets. You can also have your childs face painted, get glitter tattoos or have balloon sculptures made by BeBop the Clown.

Call BeBop for your next Birthday Party, Fair, Festival, Corporte Events or have her out to entertain at a children’s camp, Healthcare Center or Library. BeBop will also teach your children how to clown around during a clowning workshop! She is Committed to making your special event a celebration!

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The Magik Theatre was created as a voice for young people and families throughout the region. The decision to only produce plays that were based on books children were reading in schools is what sets Magik Theatre apart.

Each show is accompanied by study guides, stimulating children to think clearly and creatively. The Magik Theatre is a community center built to educate people of all ages by using the unique philosophy of theatre that has been created in fourteen short years of existence.

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Movies by Moonlight at Travis Park June 3 - Brave June 10 - Frozen June 17 - Monsters University June 24 - Finding Nemo July 1 - Toy Story 2 July 8 - Cars 2 July 15 - Cloudy w/a Chance of Meatballs 2 July 22 - The Smurf 's 2 July 29 - Despicable Me 2 Pre-Movie entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m., Movie at 8:30 p.m.

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Family Events Click on the Calendar Icon on our website for details about the following events. www.alamoareakids.com

MAY Just For Kids!

SeaWorld Saturdays & Sundays April 26 - May 18 Bring your little ones to sing, dance and play the day away at SeaWorld’s Just For Kids festival.

Experience live shows from your child’s favorite artists. Try out our kid-sized rides, meet adorable animals, and soak up all the fun, music, treats and more.

Night At The Witte: Alien Worlds And Androids May 2 Witte Museum Discover the science behind space exploration and dive into the world of robotics as we build, design and create during this fun STEM filled Night at the Witte.

Cinco De Mayo May 3 - May 4 Market Square The sounds and smells of authentic Mexican food, mariachi music on the plaza and folklorico dancers with their colorful dresses, transport you to a front row seat in a part of Mexican history.

58th Annual Fiesta Noche Del Rio May 9 - Aug 9 Arneson River Theatre A professionally produced, fast-paced and colorful musical revue performed in seven acts.

Since 1957, the outdoor show has been seen by more than one million locals and visitors.

Culinaria Festival Week May 14 - May 18 Various locations A week-long celebration of food and dining in throughout San Antonio.

Soul Food Festival May 24 - May 25 Maverick Plaza at La Villita The Soul food Festival is a unique two-day ethnic event featuring all of the popular dishes known as traditional soul food. The weekend is also filled with plenty of music, dance and a family day.

Memorial Day Spectacular May 25 SeaWorld Make memories this Memorial Day Weekend.

Bring the family to SeaWorld for a stunning fireworks display at Ski Lake. Plus, enjoy family entertainment before the show. There’s no better way to kick off the summer! Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.*

JUNE Primer Sabado Y Domingo! “Fun In The Sun” Jun 7 - Jun 8 Market Square A two day event with Local Entertainment, Food Booths, Arts & Crafts, Family Fun and More!

Dive In Movie Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 June 13 Splashtown San Antonio Join your friends at the Wave Pool for the 1st Friday Night Dive In Movie of the season. The movie will begin at sunset. Relax in a lounger, or float in the Wave Pool!

Boerne Berges Fest June 13 - June 15 Boerne The 3-day, family-friendly festival centers around the German heritage of the Boerne area and commandeers Boerne’s Main Street on Father’s Day weekend.

5K Texas Zombie Run Jun 13 - Jun 14 National Shooting Complex Obstacle Course Be a survivor or dress up as a zombie! Collect the most flags to be crowned Zombie King or Queen or be the 1st winning survivor to be Mayor! Don’t want to run? Dress up as a ZOMBIE and show your creativity!

Bandera Riverfest Jun 28 Bandera City Park, Bandera, TX River Games, River Rodeo, Kayak Races, Open Car Show, Brisket Cook-off, Bandera Idol Competition and lots of music and water fun!

JULY 2nd Annual Salsa In The Plaza Jul 19 - Jul 20 Market Square A Salsa making contest takes place on Saturday surrounded by great live music, delicious food, and arts and crafts vendors. Sunday enjoy the rhythms of Salsa Music and taste of great food.

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure July 31 Starts at the Emily Morgan Hotel Turn San Antonio into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a threehour city tour.

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