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Fun Things to Do In and Around 78209

ZOO BOO! SAN ANTONIO ZOO October 1 - 31 San Antonio Zoo kicks off ZOO BOO! presented by Valero Benefit for Children, a fun, non-scary Halloween event for the entire family. Children of all ages and adults are welcomed to don non-scary, family-friendly costumes. Costume masks are only permitted for children under the age of 12. sazoo.org

LITTLE MAKERS WORKSHOP DOSEUM Wednesdays and Saturdays in October | 11 AM Give your little one an opportunity to innovate as they have fun building and tinkering in our Maker Workshop in Innovation Station. Little Makers Workshops are designed by DoSeum educators to focus on developmentally appropriate maker skills for early learners, such as sharing and tool use, to help develop social and motor skills. thedoseum.org

MAKER WORKSHOP DOSEUM Saturdays in October | 3 PM Located in Innovation Station, Maker Workshops are drop-in programs open to children ages 6-11. The Innovation Workshop can accommodate 16 students. These programs are aligned to Maker-Centered Learning pedagogy and best practices. thedoseum.org

PUMPKIN PALOOZA SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 9 | 10 AM - 2 PM Enjoy the changing season and the final days of the Frida Kahlo Oasis exhibit at the Botanical Garden. Pumpkin Palooza celebrates all-things pumpkin with hands-on activities, tastings, workshops, and fall-inspired drinks and food for purchase. sabot.org MAKE & TAKE: TAMALES CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL October 12 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM While you sample a selection of tamales, they’ll show you how to make a light and fluffy masa; provide guidance and options so that you can assemble fillings to your taste; and include steaming and serving suggestions. You’ll make 12 tamales and take them with you at the end of class. centralmarket.com

A MIDSUMMER MCNAY PREMIERE THE MCNAY October 14 | 6 - 8 PM Point, plié, and pirouette as dancers from San Antonio Ballet School instruct your inner dancer. A ballet warm-up on the grounds for all precedes the debut music video Midsummer McNay filmed throughout the Museum galleries. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. mcnayart.org

FOODIE CINEMA: SWEENY TODD SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 15 | 6:30 - 9 PM Foodie cinema featuring Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a sinister musical filled with delicious treats. Enjoy English chips with Guinness cheese sauce, British roasted veggie salad with stilton, meat pie and mash, and an English trifle. Wash everything down with a gin Bloody Mary. Registration deadline is October 13 at 6:30 PM. sabot.org

THE SECRET WORLD INSIDE YOU WITTE MUSEUM October 16 - April 10, 2022 Explore the rapidly evolving science that is revolutionizing how we view human health and understand the inner workings of our bodies. wittemuseum.org

LOCALS DAYS SAN ANTONIO ZOO October 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 discount allows for even more people to learn how the zoo combines conservation, animal care, and education in securing a future for wildlife. sazoo.org PERFECT IN PEARLS: A TRIBUTE TO JULIA CHILD CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL October 22 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM This is a meal that Julia would approve of. We will show you how to make each recipe taken from her cookbooks as you sit back and enjoy a glass of French wine that has been perfectly paired with the meal. centralmarket.com

BOOTANICA SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 23 | 10 AM - 2 PM Celebrate Halloween and the fall season at the Botanical Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family. Dress up in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat, and explore the world of other creatures in the garden. sabot.org

HALLOWEEN MAKE-UP DOSEUM October 24 | 1 - 2:30 PM, 3 - 4:30 PM Let your imagination run wild as you think about creating characters. Following a planning and design challenge, families will practice make-up techniques, apply prosthetics, and more as they learn the ABCs of special effects make-up. Creepy or cute? Scary or silly? What will you be? thedoseum.org COCKTAILS & CULTURE: POLLINATORS AT THE WITTE WITTE MUSEUM October 27 | 6:30 PM Come discover the nature, science, and culture of pollinators found throughout the Witte Museum! From the Cretaceous to today, pollinators continue to play an important role in the natural world and in an array of cultures around the world. Come celebrate these important creatures at the final event of the 2021 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. wittemuseum.org LEARN @ LUNCH: GREAT PUMPKIN CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL October 28 | 11 AM or 12:30 PM It’s a pumpkin lover’s dream! The Cooking School Instructors will share information about a variety of these delicious winter squashes, including tips on using the whole fruit. You’ll delight in each bite. centralmarket.com

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SUNSET FLOW YOGA WITH ALAMO CITY YOGA SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 4, 11, 18 | 6 - 7 PM Meet at the entrance of the Botanical Garden and begin your evening with a 10-minute meditative walk through the tranquil space, followed by a 50-minute intentional flow. The yoga portion of the practice will be a sequence of seated, standing, and balancing postures, syncing breath, and movement throughout. All levels are welcome. sabot.org