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Memory Makers For Your Easter Celebration By Pam Molnar

Easter reminds us of renewed life, new beginnings and the feeling of spring in the air. It is no wonder that our commercialized celebration of the holiday includes bunnies, baskets, eggs and all things spring. This year, mix in some kid friendly fun with your traditional celebration and create memories that will last a life time.

Fun with Eggs

Make Cascarones (Confetti Eggs). Hollow out raw eggs by making a small whole one end and letting the egg drain out into a bowl. When the eggs are empty, rinse the inside and let them dry overnight. In the morning, fill with glitter or confetti using a small funnel. Place glue around the hole on the egg and decorate the egg with colored tissue paper. Take the eggs to the yard and try to smash them on the heads of friends and family, which signifies good luck. Create your own egg heads. Crack and remove the top part of an egg, leaving at least 2/3 of the shell in tack. Rinse the eggs and let dry. With markers, make silly faces on the egg shells. Fill the eggs almost to the top with soil and grass seed. Place the eggs in an egg carton and keep it in a sunny spot. Water as needed and watch the grass grow to look like green hair. Cut or style as needed. Make yarn eggs using water balloons. As you are blowing up balloons with air, insert small toys, candy or dollar bills into the balloon. Tie up as usual. Drop colorful yarn strands in glue and use fingers to wipe off excess. Wrap around the balloons crossing back and forth to make a little cage. When the yarn dries, pop the balloon and the prize remains inside the egg shaped yarn.

Be charitable

Make boo-boo bunnies for a local children’s hospital or woman’s shelter. You will need a washcloth, rubber band and a plastic ice cube (found on Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond or the Dollar Store). For directions, see side bar. Create mini Easter baskets to hand out at the senior centers. Use baskets from the Dollar Store and fill with hard candy, hand lotions, a magnifying glass, slipper socks or a large type deck of cards. Make Easter s’mores in a jar to pass out to neighbors and friends. You will need one pint jar with lid, 1 sleeve of crushed graham crackers, 1 ¼ cups of M & M candies, 1/3 cup of brown sugar and 8 bunny peeps. Arrange dry ingredients in the jar and place bunny peeps around the jar facing out. 6

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Cover with lid or fabric and attach gift tag (see side bar) with instructions.

Do something as a family

Explain the Easter story to the kids by making Resurrection Rolls. You will need refrigerated crescent rolls, marshmallows, cinnamon, sugar and melted butter. Dip marshmallows in melted butter and then roll in cinnamon and sugar. Wrap up in the refrigerated crescent rolls. Bake per package instructions. For accompanying story, see side bar. Watch Easter shows like “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown”, “Hop”, “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” or “Veggie Tales – An Easter Carol”. For older kids you may want to also include “Easter Parade” or “The Greatest Story Ever Told”. Plant jelly beans with your child in the garden or flower beds. When they are asleep, the jelly beans will sprout into lollipops (with a little help from Mom and Dad).

Find those Easter Baskets

Show the kids evidence of the Easter Bunny’s visit by making a jelly bean trail from your child’s bedroom door to their Easter Baskets. If you have pets, be sure to have them sleep with you that night to keep them from eating your trail. Hunt for Easter Baskets by leaving clues. Start with a note on their bedroom door leading them to different clue spots around the house and let them find the Easter basket in a crazy place like inside the dryer or tucked behind the couch. Attach a piece of different colored yarn around each child’s door knob. Take the string down the hall and through the house wrapping it around chairs, inside closets and under couches to lead them to their Easter basket that is hidden somewhere in the house. Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. Despite their age, her growing children still enjoy these kid friendly traditions. Follow her on Etsy at

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Summer Camps with Flair By Jan Pierce, M.Ed.

Most of us remember summer camp. It was great: Rustic cabins, swimming in the lake, arts and crafts, songs around a campfire and capture the flag in the evenings. It still sounds good to me. But times have changed and lots of kids are more excited to plan a summer adventure around performance academies than attend a traditional summer camp. There are lots of options and while they are not inexpensive, they do offer wonderful opportunities for your kids. They can be week-long overnight experiences, or day camps only. Here are some of the possibilities. Check your local area for availability. Dance and Theater Camps: Dance and theater camps will focus every day on training classes and rehearsals with an eye to a final performance at the end of the camp. Theater offerings may include improvisation, comedy, costume and set design, prop-building, sound mixing, filmmaking, musical theater or stage make-up. Many theater camps offer two or three week options to maximize the quality of the final performances. Dance camps may begin their day programs with children as young as two years and offer ballet, tap and jazz, hip-hop, and modern dance courses ranging in difficulty from beginners to advanced courses. Again, a performance at the end of the course of study is usually the highlight of the camp. Music Camps: For children interested in advancing their musical skills, or for those who just love to sing, there are tons 8 Our Kids Magazine | April 2019

of music camp options. Children may take private lessons from skilled teachers, or learn to sing or play in ensembles. They can study band instruments, orchestra instruments or focus on just piano or violin. There are classes in music theory, sight-reading, songwriting or voice. A wide variety of musical experiences are available from rock and roll to classical. Music camps are great for honing skills or trying something brand new. Clown/Circus Camps: Get ready for some fun at circus or clown camps. Kids learn such skills as plate-spinning, balloontwisting, stilt-walking, scarf juggling or riding a unicycle. Or they can learn to be a clown as they create costumes, learn to apply clown make-up, and learn the gags and slapstick antics of being a clown. Final performances are the norm here as well. Art Camps: There are lots of opportunities for kids to delve into art and art-related projects in summer art camps. Many of these are local and offer day courses for children aged five and up. Others are destination camps that integrate art activities with traditional summer camp experiences. Abrakadoodles camps offer process art experiences in which the focus is on what is learned as a piece of art is produced. There may be theme-based art camps as well as a wide variety of art training in such skills as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and clay sculpture, or origami. FRIEND US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazine210

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES Science/Technology Camps: STEM courses are all the rage today and well they should be in this age of technology. Courses in programming, coding, robotics, modeling/ animation, video game design and team problem-solving will be available. Often STEM camps are designed around themes such as Minecraft, Legos or Star Wars and offer group challenges. The camps may be offered by your local children’s museums or science centers. Courses in marine science or biological studies may incorporate laboratory experiments while engineering courses may emphasize inventions. Science, technology, engineering and math—get your kids in on the fun. Foreign Language Camps: If you aren’t taking a trip out of country this summer, you might want your kids to have the benefit of a language summer camp. They’ll be immersed in the language, cuisine and culture of another country while at camp. Native speakers will lead the activities as kids learn to sing songs, create skits and play games all designed to deepen their experience in a foreign language. Many language camps end with a special performance or celebration highlighting the learning accomplished. Adventure Camps: No time for boredom in these summer camps. Everything from backpacking to rock climbing, wilderness treks to survival hikes, scuba diving to whitewater rafting. What’s your pleasure? Take a look at www.adventurecamp.com

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Miscellaneous Camps: It’s hard to categorize some of the camping experiences available to kids today. How about Social Skills camp, D.J. camp, Extreme Sports camps, Wizards and Warriors Role Playing camp, or Rock and Roll Camp? If you’re serious about planning a performance summer camp experience for your kids, do your research early. These camps tend to fill up early and there are specials on the costs if you apply early. Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and the author of Homegrown Readers and Homegrown Family Fun. Find Jan at www.janpierce.net

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You want your kids to take ownership of this exciting experience. To do that, prepare for camp together: shop together for all the stuff on the packing list and pack jointly using luggage that isn’t too difficult to carry. You should also build excitement by talking to your kids about all the incredible things they’re going to experience, and explain the rules and expectations of the camp.

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When you pack your kids’ clothes, don’t pack their best items. Whether it’s a sports camp or any other type of camp, there are likely to be outdoor activities where clothing will get stained, torn, or ruined. Pack their most durable clothes, and make sure that there are clothes for all kinds of weather – both sunny, warm days and rainy, cool days. Most importantly, label everything with your kids’ names. A good friend of ours forgot to do that for their daughter’s first sleepaway camp. She came home with all kinds of wild clothes they’d never seen before.

Have a Sleepover – Or Two

Your kids are going to be away from you, possibly for the first time, for an extended period of time. Some kids have absolutely no problem adjusting; others might need to dip their feet in the water slowly, so to speak. Organize a couple of sleepovers with their friends – and do it at their friends’ houses – to get them used to being away from you.

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Speak to Parents In Your Neighborhood No matter how confident your kids are that they’re going to be just fine without you, it’s always a good idea to bring them some comfort from home to camp. Reach out to other parents from your kids’ school or your neighborhood to see if they plan on sending their kids to the same camp. Most camps let parents request that their kids bunk with one or more of their regular friends. They’re going to meet lots of other kids and make lots of new friends as well.

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Most sleepaway camps have a store where kids can buy candy with money that parents have contributed to an account. Ask the camp director what amount parents typically contribute to this account – and then contribute the same amount. Kids compare themselves to other kids, and no kid wants to be the odd one out with less money to buy candy than everyone else. Conversely, you don’t want to over-contribute to the candy account.

Communication and Care Packages Find out what the camp’s policy is when it comes to communicating with your kids via email, letters and care packages. Are you allowed a certain number of emails or letters? How many care packages are you permitted to send, and are their rules about what you can and can’t send? If you’re allowed to include toys in the care packages, choose things that your kids can enjoy together with the other campers, like Frisbees and playing cards, instead of toys that only they can enjoy themselves. For our son’s first sleepaway camp, my spouse and I sent several decks of playing cards with the first care package. The kids ended up playing cards with the camp counselors until late at night.

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When you finally arrive at camp for the drop-off, do yourself – and your kids – the favor and leave once they’re settled in. Bring them to their cabin, help them unpack if necessary, and then extract yourself as quickly as possible. Your kids are eager to meet all the other kids, and there’s nothing as embarrassing as a parent who lingers for what appears to be no good reason. Let them start bonding to and connecting with their counselors and the other kids.

Don’t Worry - They’re Going To Be Fine Once you’re back in the car, take a deep breath, and then head home. Your kids are going to be fine and so will you. Trust me. Tanni Haas, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences and Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College. FRIEND US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazine210

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Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden this summer with STEAM-based camps focused on hands-on exploration, nature-inspired art, ecology, and botany. From Eco-Explorers to Little Sunshine Gardeners and Chef camp, the Garden inspires budding naturalists, scientists, botanists, artists and chefs to dig deeper into the world of plants and fun!

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Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code robots and use collaboration and creative problem solving during hands-on, STEM activities. Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).

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Camp MSSA The Montessori School of San Antonio, 17722 Rogers Ranch Pkwy, SATX 78258 210-492-3553 http://montessorisa.org/ program/after-school-andsummer-programs

MSSA Summer Camp features classes for art, sports, coding, games, and more. MSSA’s full-day camp is available to children ages 4 (3 if student is enrolled at MSSA) through 12. Camp hours are 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Camps running weekly from June 3 – August 2. Camp will not be held the week of July 4th.

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Camp Showbiz The Magik Theatre 420 S. Alamo St. 78205 The Magik Performing Arts Center 5359 Casa Bella 78249 210-227-2751 MagikTheatre.org

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campers take charge of their experience by learning how to collaborate together to create one-of-a-kind shows. Over the course of a session, campers will have fun growing their imaginations by developing original plays and films, sharpening acting and improvisational skills, and rehearsing show-stopping musical numbers.

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Join us for a great time this summer as we explore various areas in theatre at Theatrical Thursdays in June, July and August include Improvisation, Drama as Ministry - Get Sketchy, Project Costume, Field Trips. Two week Camps are July 15 – 27: Tech Camp - Dream it! Build it and Drama and Dessert 2019 – Mystery Theatre. Call for details

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Keep the learning and fun going all summer long with The DoSeum’s summer camps! Your child can engage in largescale collaborative art pieces, challenging hands-on STEM investigations, and more—all taking place in our indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Whether your child is a future painter, engineer, or a combination of the two, The DoSeum offers a wide variety of programs for kids ages 3-11. Registration begins March 2018.

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Join us for a fun-filled summer dance camp! Learn different dance styles and create themed crafts in each two or three day camp. Each camp has a unique theme such as Moana, Mermaid, Olaf, Trolls or Diva; find one to fit your child’s interests! Camps range from 4-10 years old.

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All Day Sports & Tennis Camp Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for juniors ages 6–16 yrs. old who love all sports. This camp is instructional and features the club’s popular tennis camp and “Swim America” swim lessons. Other sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer plus movie time, open swim, games and much more! Eleven weekly sessions running June 10 – August 23. Save $$ with package discount and early bird pricing. Half Day Tennis Camp Monday – Friday from 10 am – 2 pm for juniors ages 6-18 yrs. Great club atmosphere to learn how to play tennis. Basic tennis fundamentals and skills along with stroke production are taught. The camp includes 20 hours of tennis plus pool time! Eleven sessions running from June 10 through Aug. 23. Save $$ with package discount and early bird pricing. A 10% sibling discount always applies. Swim America Swim Lessons Monday-Friday with morning & evening times for children ages 3 yrs. and older. We teach America to swim for fun and fitness. Weekly sessions with morning and evening times. Beautiful pool area plus experienced instructors. Classes are small and children are grouped according to age and skill level. Nine weekly sessions running June 10 through Aug. 9. Save $$$ with package discount and early bird pricing. A 10% sibling discount always applies. Summer “COMBO” Program - Monday – Friday 9 -10:40 am Tennis and swim instruction for children ages 5 – 11 years old who are beginning tennis. Weekly sessions run Monday through Friday. Basic tennis fundamentals and skills along with stroke production are taught. “Swim America” Swim Lessons are provided in our beautiful pool area! Classes are grouped 4 – 6 children/instructor according to age .and skill level. Nine weekly sessions running June 10 through Aug. 10 - 23 Save $$ with package discount and early bird pricing. A 10% sibling discount always applies.

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Camps are held at Trinity, St. Edward’s, Rice, University of Houston, and more. Inspired by hip, tech-savvy instructors, ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and meet friends with similar interests. Also in Texas: Alexa Café (all-girls, ages 10-15) and 2-week, pre-college Teen Academies for ages 13-18.

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Throughout its 18 year existence, JR Express has trained thousands of kids all across the U.S. The “fun factor” is the foundation of all the games, activities, drills and challenges that are taught. It is what makes the classes so appealing to kids and keeps them looking forward to every class. The program emphasizes progressive mastery of specific jump rope skills that will get your kids in top form. It increases speed, agility, strength,

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES endurance, stamina, balance, timing and hand-eye-foot coordination. It is also a great tool to help boost your child’s confidence while encouraging self-expression, self-discipline, diligence, and fulfillment. In addition, working together as a group helps foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and the spirit of camaraderie.

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Calling all Jump Rope Enthusiasts! We are very pleased to announce that the Elite Jumping Dragons Performance Team is looking for members. The team consists of jumpers in elementary and middle school from the San Antonio area. They focus on perfecting their routines and individual skills for display at various events in San Antonio. Team Members blend fun and hard work into what I like to term “energetic fun.” They learn that with practice and determination they are able to improve their skills and become elite jumpers. Elite jumpers are always excited to be part of this special team. The team has a reputation for promoting fitness while entertaining kids and adults of all ages. The team provides a lot of unique experiences and opportunities that will engage and improve your child’s fitness level. Your child is invited to attend practices on Sundays from 2pm4pm at Cross Mountain Church in Leon Springs.

The Little Gym of Stone Oak 20711 Wilderness Oak, Ste. 106 San Antonio 78258 210-481-5452 https://www.thelittlegym. com/sanantoniostoneoaktx/ The Little Gym of North San Antonio 12730 NW Military Highway, Suite 106 San Antonio 78231 210-545-3770 https://www.thelittlegym. com/NSanAntonioTX

School’s Out, Fun’s In! Combining physical activity, gymnastics, games, Lego-building, and crafts! Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours that will focus on serious fun! Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged. We will help your child beat the heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Please call us to book your child’s spot before it’s too late!

Mad Science of San Antonio Multiple Locations 210-651-1143 sanantonio.madscience.org

Mad Science camps are designed with exciting, fun and hands-on science activities. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects. 9 different camp themes are available including robots, rockets, spy academy, camp eureka, grossology and more! Mad Science has camp locations all over town. Register now: Pay Later!

SeaWorld Camp SeaWorld San Antoni0 San Antonio 78251 210-523-3608 www.SeaWorldSanAntonio. com/Education

speakers, field trips, summer BBQ, and swimming, your child will want to come back every year. Space is limited, call today.

SeaWorld San Antonio provides residential and day camp programs that allow campers to explore how we care for the animals in our park and around the world through fun and educational activities, amazing animal shows, and up-close animal encounters!

Sports & Language Camp Harmony Hills Cabana Club 339 Fantasia Dr. SATX 78261 210 286 9061 210 284 7060 www.idealtennis.com www.careerlanguagetraining. com

A Summer to Remember! Imagine a beautiful day that starts on the tennis court, then going into a class to speak fluent Spanish, then play some indoor and outdoor fun activities including soccer, art, and games to end the day in a refreshing pool!! Fun Fridays! Weekly Themes! Prizes and awards!. Early drop off and late pick up available!

St. Anthony Catholic School 205 W. Huisache Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 210-732-8801

Our summer camps offer weekly themes that engage children with readiness skills through hands-on activities. It’s a well-balanced curriculum promoting intellectual, emotional, and social development. With special guest

Summer Camps and Workshops Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Drive Pecan Hall Room 101 San Antonio, TX 78251 210-486-4428 www.alamo.edu/nvc/youth/ parents

NVC Community Education is a great place to learn! Their K-12 programs are committed to the development of STEMbased learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), as well as, arts and environmental education. They take pride in offering these high-quality programs that help students reach their full potential.

Sylvan Summer Camps 8425 Bandera Rd 20-509-7323 1420 Schertz Pkwy 210-651-5477 2716 SW Military Dr 210-923-8700

Give your child cool, hands-on experiences in STEM today to inspire a leader of tomorrow. From coding video games to building robots, our hands-on STEM activities are a blast! Our camps will boost confidence and enhance academic skills so your child will be ready to start the new school year strong.

Are You Ready For An Adventure? EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS . . . We oﬀer a nationally accredited, innovative educational program in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility, where a warm and caring staﬀ utilizes an exclusive curriculum and the very best in educational toys and equipment! • Full & Part Time: Infants – Age 13 • Drop-Ins Accepted • Exciting, Theme-Based Educational Units • Includes All of Our "On-Campus" Enrichment Destinations • Hours: 6:30am - 6:30pm SUMMER CAMP . . . Join us for an incredible Summer

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• Country Home Waterpark • Adventure Jungle Indoor Playground • 1950’s-Style Soda Shop for Cooking & Science Projects • Country Home Movie Theater • Putt-Putt Golf Course • Arts/Crafts Lab & Computer Lab • Large Indoor Gym & Basketball Court • Student ABCMouse.com Accounts • iPad Station & Interactive Whiteboard

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES The Clowvazar Academy Summer School Program 12746 Cimarron Path #20 210-690-4800 www.clowvazar.com

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Weekly Camps for Ages 7-14 June 10th to August 23rd Fun coding, robotics, and STEM camps your kids will love!

$240 per camp.

Early Drop off & late available.

The Clowvazar Academy holds academic camps in June, July and August from 9AM to2PM with the option to extend the day to 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Visit us online for pricing details.

Top Golf 5539 N. Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78249 210-202-2694 www.topgolf.com/kidzone

Our Summer Academy is five days of nonstop entertainment and learning that kids will love. This program includes all of the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and full swing, to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game. Each Academy is designed and taught by our golf professionals from Topgolf Coach in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Topgolf Kids Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior golfer receives in-depth, handson attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. Children 6 – 12 years of age. Lunch will be provided. Please check the website for dates/prices.

University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209 210-841-7396 https://uiwcardinals.com

Half Day M-F $240 Full Day M-F $480

For more info call (210) 570-2467

Cardinal Summer Soccer Camps are designed to provide a fun learning environment for all players from all levels of youth Soccer. The focus is on developing technical skills in challenging exercises whilst allowing the campers the opportunity to express themselves in competitive games. There are 4 core topics that we will focus on to help develop the core principles needed to become a successful soccer player. We also have a brand new staff this summer who are all nationally qualified coaches and are excited to work with your kids. Camp dates are June 16-17, June 26-29, and July 23 – 27.

12651 Vance Jackson, Ste 101, SATX 78249 codeninjas.com CodeNinjaShavanoPark

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Summer Day Camp Multiple Locations 210-924-2277 ymcasatx.org/summer

YMCA camp programs offer youth an opportunity to meet new friends and discover new interests. Activities vary by location but include field trips, crafts, swimming, sports and more. Camp is an excellent way to ensure kids stay engaged socially, physically, and academically throughout the summer. Financial assistance is available.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Discover hands-on exploration, nature-inspired art, ecology, cooking, and botany. Learn more sabot.org

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Zoo Camp San Antonio Zoo 210-734-7184 Ex. 1501 www.sazoo.org

Zoo Camp is the wildest camp in town! Week long camps begin May 28 and end the week of August 12 for grades kinder-6. Select weeks available for grades 7-9. Registration opens February 15.

SPECIAL NEEDS Special Reach Crown of Life Lutheran Church 19291 Stone Oak Parkway San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 788-0010 www.specialreach.org

Join the Spring Sensation! Children with special needs ages 6-18, and their siblings 5 and older are invited to join us from March 11th- March 13th 9am-3pm (early drop-off & late pick up available upon request) for a fun-filled week with games, arts and crafts, music, special guests, and more!

The Clowvazar Academy (210) 690-4800 12746 Cimarron Path, #120 www.clowvazar.com

Each summer The Clowvazar Academy opens three summer sessions in June, July and August for students with Anxiety, High Functioning Autism or other related learning differences. We accept students from Kindergarten to High School. Limited seats are available. Visit us online for tuition information and requirements.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Girls’ Camps Camp Honey Creek 401 Honey Creek W. Camp@camphoneycreek.com www.camphoneycreek.com

Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Camp Honey Creek for Girls is committed to helping girls of all ages develop into well-rounded individuals with good moral character, strong values and high selfesteem.

iD Tech Held at 150 Prestigious Campus Locations 1-888-709-8324 www.iDTech.com

iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999. Summer programs for ages 7-19 are held at 150 prestigious campuses including Stanford, NYU, HKU, and Imperial College London. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and design. Visit iDTech.com.

Camp La Jita Utopia, TX (on the Sabinal River) 210-349-2404 or 800-580-7247

www.girlscouts-swtx.org Ages 7-18 Sports, horseback riding, canoeing, dance, crafts, backpacking, swimming, archery, photography, etc. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Please visit our website for more information.

Camp Sierra Vista for Girls 175 Rio Vista Road, Ingram, TX, 78025 830-367-5353 sierravista.dir@gmail.com www.vistacamps.com

Small, private, traditional camp in the Texas Hill Country. A summer tradition of fun, friends, exciting activities, lifelong memories and life-changing experiences. Make forever friends while having the time or your life.

Heart of the Hills Camp for Girls Hunt, TX 78024 830-238-4650 info@hohcamp.com www.hohcamp.com

Ages: 6-16 • Liberating all-girls atmosphere, Guadalupe River, air-conditioned. Family style dining. Worldwide enrollment, personable! Fun, instruction-oriented, doing the right thing; more than 40 activities. Family owned, operated.

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES Rocky River Ranch P.O. Box 109 • Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-2513 www.rockyriverranch.com

Girls ages 7 -14 enjoy the experience of a lifetime at Rocky River Ranch. Located in the heart of the beautiful Texas hill country in Wimberley, Rocky River Ranch has been operating as a private summer camp for girls since 1953. We are a residential summer camp offering three different session lengths and a wide variety of activities.

Boys’ Camps Camp Mondamin for Boys P.O. Box 8, Tuxedo, NC 28784 800-688-5789 mondamin@mondamin.com www.mondamin.com

Ages 7 - 12 • Aug. 5 - Aug. 18 - August Camp is a two-week session designed to introduce campers to the program at Mondamin. The time allows for great friendships and experiences such as independence and working toward goals. We will touch on all our activities and take many overnight trips. The short period is an excellent choice for those wanting a taste of camp fun.

Camp Rio Vista for Boys 175 Rio Vista Road, Ingram, TX, 78025 830-367-5353 www.vistacamps.com

Ages 6-16 A Texas Summer tradition since

1921. Beautiful facilities, fun-filled program, exciting activities and dedicated staff provide a memorable learning environment for your son. We emphasize fun, confidence and success!

Camp Stewart for Boys Hunt, TX 78024 830-238-4670 www.campstewart.com

Ages 6-16 • Camp Stewart for Boys is a privately owned, Christian-oriented, nondenominational camp for boys ages six to sixteen. We are located in the heart of the famed Texas Hill Country, near headwaters of the Guadalupe River.

Texas Catholic Boys Camp – Camp Tecaboca Mountain Home, TX 5045 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025 830-866-3425 office@tecaboca.com www.tecaboca.com

A boy’s camp offering horseback riding, archery, canoeing, swimming, and bead craft, with morning prayer and evening campfire stories.

Co-ed Camps Camp Balcones Springs 104 Balcones Springs Drive, Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-693-CAMP info@campbalconessprings.com www.campiscool.com

A premier Christian sports and outdoor camp dedicated to building quality

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relationships through spiritual impact and fun. Features air-conditioned cabins with a 4:1 counselor to camper ration.

Deer Creek Camp Medina, Texas 78055 830-589-7123 www.deercreekcamp.com

Deer Creek Camp, located in Medina, Texas, is a Christian Adventure Camp where we capture both the stunning outdoors and a Christ-centered community. From swimming in the Medina River to riding down the longest tandem zip line in Texas. Come see for yourself why Deer Creek Camp is The Place to Be.

His Hill Ranch Camp Overnight & Day Camp Comfort, TX 78103 830-995-3388 camp@hishill.org www.hishill.org

His Hill Ranch Camp is a Christian, nondenominational overnight & day camp offering 1 week sessions through the summer for children 8 - 18 years old. His Hill is a wonderful place for young people to be taught about Jesus Christ from God’s Word while having fun in the outdoor life of the Hill Country.

Mo-Ranch Summer Camp 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024 800-460-4401 ext. 250 or 253 www.summercamp.MoRanch.org

Ages 8 – 15 • We are a co-ed, residential camp located within one of the Hill Country’s most beautiful conference centers; the Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly. Located along the Guadalupe River, Mo-Ranch sits on almost 500 acres

of gorgeous Hill Country property. We offer a wide range of traditional camp activities including archery, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and rock climbing.

T Bar M Camps and Retreats New Braunfels 830-620-4263 www.tbarmcamps.org Camp is one of the most lasting, rewarding experiences parents can give their children. It builds self-esteem, gives kids a sense of independence and allows them to take a breather from the day-to-day. Over 10,000 people experience T Bar M Christ-centered Adventure every year. Come see what It’s all about.

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes 204 E. Little Elm Trl Cedar Park 78613 512-257-0709 camptwinlakes.ymcagwc.org YMCA Camp Twin Lakes offers week-long overnight and mini overnight summer camp just north of Austin. Join the YMCA for 6 weeks of Full Overnight Camp in 2017. Kids ages 8-16y/o. New Cabins have bathrooms and A/C, experienced counselors, nutritious meals & new friends. All the activities you love and a whole lot more! Conveniently located in Cedar Park.

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES SPECIAL NEEDS Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children Burnet, TX 214-674-1205 info@campagapetexas.org www.campagapetexas.org

Ages 7-12 â&#x20AC;˘ Camp Agapeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Summer Session will be held August 5th-8th at Forest Glen Camps, $50 application fee that is refunded at the end of camp. Camp Agape is a non-denominational, Christian-based program that supports children and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The trained staff and volunteers are committed to sharing the belief that through Christ there is HOPE, and will provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to heal from the pain of grief.

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How to Help a Mom on Bed Rest By Sarah Lyons Bed rest may sound nice to a busy mom. Who doesn’t dream of being told to lay around and watch TV and read all day? The answer will usually be a mom who actually has to be on bedrest. The novelty wears off very quickly and the reality of the struggle hits hard. When mom is on bed rest, families have to ask for help taking care of her responsibilities. I spent 5 weeks on bed rest before the birth of our triplets. It was an emotionally exhausting and humbling experience. If you would like to help a mom on bed rest, here are some ideas. Listen -There are many reasons, but most moms are put on bed rest because they are going into preterm labor. This causes a lot of stress and anxiety. A long talk can be very therapeutic. When you visit, listen attentively and offer your support. A short email or text shows you care while leaving it in her hands to respond when it’s most convenient. Help with the older kids - During bed rest, mom may feel like she is letting down her older kids because she can not be her normal, active self. Show support by offering to pick up the kids, even if it’s just for a couple hours. Driving the kids to school or activities is also a big help. Keeping the kids in their regularly scheduled activities, helps lessen the anxiety they feel with the changes at home. Stop by the store - Offer to pick up a few things the family needs if you will be out running errands. Many grocery stores now offer drive through pick up. Have the family order and pay for groceries online, then pick them up and deliver them. Provide a meal - Providing meals while mom is on bed rest is a huge help. The family, including mom, need to eat three meals a day. Bring easy to heat up casseroles and freezer meals or stock the pantry with quick fix meals and snacks. Also consider simple to prepare food for lunch and breakfast. Help around the house - It is often difficult for mom to know what would be helpful when asked. Sweep the floor, fold loads of laundry, vacuum, do dishes.. Even a little bit of tidying up can make a big difference. Consider hiring a cleaning service for the family until mom is back on her feet. When a mother is on bed rest she can feel overwhelmed with the things she is missing including time with her spouse and other children, her work, and normal daily responsibilities. By assisting with the basic needs of the family like cooking, cleaning, and errands, you will be a huge help to a mom on bed rest. Sarah Lyons spent five weeks on bed rest during her triplet pregnancy. She feels that even though it was a difficult time, it was worth it to let the babies continue to grow before their birth six weeks premature. Our Kids App Available on Itunes & Google Play

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APRIL

April 10-14 / Disney on Ice April 13 / 2019 Barkitecture San Antonio

2019 Barkitecture San Antonio: A city-wide Jr. High, High School & College competition for students to build the “BEST” dog house in San Antonio. These “one of a kind” dog houses will be judged at 10 a.m. and then auctioned off to the public in a silent auction throughout the day, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to pet rescue/adoption non-profits. Come enjoy a doggy costume contest & wiener derby, vendors, food trucks and various live entertainment. Family, children and dog friendly FREE to the public festival. (All dogs must be up to date on vaccines and kept on a leash.) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lockwood Park, 801 N. Olive Ave. https://www. facebook.com/barkitecturesanantonio/

Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Help them follow Captain Hook’s treasure map and look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell in immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco in Miguel’s Disney On Ice debut, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, see Belle in the sky above you as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen. Make memories with your whole family during Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out magical celebration on the ice, in the air, and all around!

April 13 / Celebrate the

Traditions of Pow Wow This exciting event is an official Fiesta event that provides all who attend, individuals and families, the opportunity to view and participate in the American Indian culture and traditions of dance and music at an official Native American Pow Wow. The pow wow promotes tribal traditions, culture and the opportunity for Native people to gather in celebrating their rich heritage with one another. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodlawn Gymnasium, 1103 Cincinnati Avenue. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/

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FREE THINGS TO DO IN SA Please note: Event dates, times and details are subject to change. Always double check by phone, website or Facebook for event updates.

1 Monday

Big Blue Blocks: Big Blue Blocks on the Great Lawn – the perfect play date for your little ones! Big Blue Blocks allow for creativity and use of fine motor skills besides being tons of fun. Free. 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. 210-7094750 http://hemisfair.org/

2 Tuesday

Little Explorers – Animal Signs: Let’s be nature detectives and see if we can find traces of what kinds of animals make their homes at Cibolo Nature Center and Farm. $5 per family. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CNC Library. Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-3318868. www.cibolo.org Story Time in the Book Garden: Come down to the park on Tuesday mornings for a Story Time and a fun activity to accompany it. Visit the free take-a-book, leave-a-book mobile library, where families can take a free book or donate any books that you’re done with. This event is perfect for kids under age 4. Free. 10 to 11 a.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. 210-709-4750. http:// hemisfair.org/ KidX Club Stomp & Play- Fiesta Fun: Get your little ones moving and have some fun! FREE Stomp & Play story time class for your kids. Music, stories, and a great time! 10:30 am at the play area. Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N Loop 1604 East. 210-651-5601 https://rollingoaksmall.com/ American Girl Live: This 90-minute musical celebrates the power of girls and strength of friendship. Audiences join five spunky campers and their fearless counselor at Camp American Girl, an overnight camp in the North Woods. Overcoming fears and obstacles along the way to having the summer of their lives, these brave campers rely on wisdom and advice delivered by Rebecca, Maryellen, Julie, Nanea, Luciana, and Melody – the beloved American Girl dolls they’ve brought along to camp – who inspire audiences in surprising and delightful-musical numbers, each reflecting their historical eras. Facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA/

Empowered by the stories and conviction of their American Girls, the campers learn that they can overcome anything and achieve their dreams, so long as they stay true to themselves and support one another! 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210-2238624. www.tobincenter.org Free Family Night at the DoSeum: Every first Tuesday of the month, the first 1,500 guests will be admitted for free so please arrive early to ensure entry. 4 to 7:30 p.m. The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway. 210-2124453. www.thedoseum.org

3 Wednesday

SAMA Playdates – Painting with Pete the Cat: Toddlers can enjoy stories, gallery activities, hands-on art, movement and music during this event designed to cultivate, nurture and inspire creativity while developing an appreciation of art and world cultures. Participants should meet at the front desk. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Free with museum admission. Space is limited, first-come first served. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. https://www.samuseum.org/programs-events Astronomy in the Park: Join astronomers and other stargazers to observe the sky through large telescopes in an informational program with the San Antonio Astronomical Association. 7 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday, weather permitting. Free. Raymond Rimkus (Park Parking Lot), 6440 Evers Rd., Leon Valley. 210-262-8384. http://sanantonioastronomy.org

5 Friday

72nd Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival: Located just south of San Antonio, the Poteet Strawberry Festival includes concerts, dancing, rides, gunslingers, rodeo performances and, of course, lots of strawberries. See website for ticket prices and advance ticket discounts. Children 12 and under admitted free. Friday 6p.m. – 12 a.m. Saturday 10a.m. – 1

Downtown Tuesdays Free parking at city facilities, restaurant deals and special events can be found downtown every Tuesday night from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Information is available online. www.downtowntuesday.com

Institute of Texan Cultures ITC offers complimentary admission on the Second Sunday of every month. 210-4582300. www.texancultures.com

Inspire Community Fine Art Center Free Family Art Day on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1943 N New Braunfels Ave. 210-829-5592. www. inspirefineart.org

McNay Art Museum Free admission the first Sunday of each month from noon to 5 p.m. and every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-805-1768. www.mcnayart.org

New Braunfels Railroad Museum Free Admission every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages run the train and become a junior engineer. 302 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830627-2447. newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org

San Antonio Museum of Art Free admission every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org

The Alamo Free interactive living history event from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Includes live demonstrations, living history and history talks. 300 Alamo Plaza. 210-225-1391. www.thealamo.org.

The Witte Museum Free admission from 3 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1900. www.wittemuseum.org

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See April 5 “Kids Fun Day” with Trains: The New Braunfels Train Museum is a place for fun for kids of all ages. “Kids Fun Day” is the first and third Saturday of every month. Kids of all ages “run the train” and become a “junior engineer.” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. New Braunfels Railroad Museum. 830-627-2447. http:// newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org/ public_html/ Breakfast with the Bunny: 8:30 am in the food court. The event is FREE for KidX members. Must RSVP, to Kimberly. laque@washingtonprime.com by April, 3rd. Not a member sign up for FREE at www.rollingoaksmall.com 6909 N Loop 1604 East. 210-651-5601

American Girl Live comes to the Tobin on April 2, 2019. a.m. Sunday 10a.m. – 11p.m. 9199 N State Hwy 16, Poteet. 830-742-8144. http://www.strawberryfestival.com Art in the Park: Join us each month for a night full of diverse artistic activities for kids. FREE! This month featuring musician Carlos Sanchez, a guitarist who plays Spanish, Classical, and Jazz music. Free. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. 210-709-4750 http:// hemisfair.org/ ArtStroll: Big Bear Little Chair!: Take your infant or toddler out for the morning to enjoy a themed tour of the museum collection and a related sensory playtime for little ones 18 months and younger. Diapers, blankies and yoga pants are welcome. Free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Children under 12 months should arrive at 10 a.m. to tour. Children 12 months to 2 years should arrive at 11 a.m. to tour. Strollers and baby carriers are strongly encouraged. No registration needed, but RSVPs via Facebook are always appreciated. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https://www.mcnayart.org/events/ calendar/2019/2019/04/ Miss Anastasia’s Wild and Wacky Pre- WeekendTwiglet Storytime: Miss Anastasia combines story time and a delightful craft each Friday. Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Twig Book Shop in the Can Plant Building, 306 Pearl Parkway Ste. 106. 210-826-2611. https://www.thetwig. com/event/2019-04

6 Saturday

Pitch, Hit, Run: The official skills competition of Major League Baseball, Boys and Girls ages 7-14. Opportunity to

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advance to the national finals during MLB all-star week. Free. 9:00am registration and Competition starts at 10:00am. Alva Joe Softball Complex 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217. 210.207.3114 www.pitchhitrun.com Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival: The San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival hosts a myriad of activities including traditional Scottish heavy athletics, Celtic dance and music performances, genealogy information in the Clan Village, children’s activities in the Kid’s Glen, Living History activities and seminars, parade of Scottish dogs, and sheep herding trials. All manner of competitions and entertainment will be on display throughout this two-day festival. $11 for Adults/ $6 for children 12 and under. Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Senior and Military discounts available. Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes. http:// www.sahga.org San Antonio Book Festival: Celebrate ideas, books, libraries and literary culture at the 7th Annual San Antonio Book Festival. The goal of the Festival is to make San Antonio a major literary destination and, in so doing, make the literary world accessible to everyone. National and regional authors will be on hand to meet attendees. Also included in this fun day of literary entertainment are family activities such as children’s theater performances, a technology area, interactive play and art stations, and a selection of the city’s famous food trucks. The all-day festival is free and open to the public. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library, 600 Soledad. 210-2254728. https://festival.saplf.org/ 72nd Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival:

7 Sunday

Sensitive Bunny: 9 am - 11 am. This event is a sensory-friendly for children with special needs and their family. Must RSVP call or go online. Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N Loop 1604 East. 210651-5601 https://rollingoaksmall.com/ Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival: See April 6 72nd Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival: See April 5

8 Monday

Big Blue Blocks: See April 1st

9 Tuesday

Story Time in the Book Garden: See April 2 Little Explorers – Animal Signs: See April 2

10 Wednesday

Astronomy in the Park: See April 3

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Art Crawl - Feathers, Fur and Scales: Moms, dads, and caregivers, can bring babies into the galleries and explore works of art through song, movement, and touch materials. Art Crawl is designed to enhance parent-child interaction and the art is chosen to engage infants and adults. Each tour begins in the Great Hall and ends with group play and social time. Front-carrying baby carriers are encouraged and strollers are welcome. This month’s theme: Feathers, Fur and Scales in the gallery. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Free with museum admission. Children 12 and under are free. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. https://www. To Advertise Call 305-4181

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needs paired with a “Buddy.” The event is designed around special needs children with a family atmosphere in mind. There will be food, games and entertainment. Community outreach agencies will provide information about services for special needs children and adults. Local children will be involved in a day of track and field events. Come and cheer them on and celebrate their accomplishments. Free. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Southwest ISD Spring Sports Complex, 11914 Dragon Lane. 210622-4355. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/

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Fiesta de la Familia: Celebrating 26 years of Fiesta de la Familia fun on the spacious grounds of St. Gregory the Great Church and School! This is a family-oriented Fiesta with no entry fee, food, beverages, games, live/silent auction and music for your enjoyment. Free. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. St. Gregory Catholic Church, 700 Dewhurst Dr. 210342-0281. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ 33 Annual Alamo Heights Night: The Annual Alamo Heights Night® activities will highlight food from some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants and caterers. Offerings include Texas style BBQ, chocolate dipped strawberries, fajitas, funnel cakes, burgers, gyros, corn, turkey legs, shaved ice, tamales, beverages, and more. This family-friendly atmosphere delivers live entertainment on multiple stages, and too many activities to list! Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for kids 12-17; and free for kids under 12 and Active Duty Military. 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free Park & Ride service available. University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway St. 210-824-2462. http:// alamoheightsnight.org/ rd

Viva Family FunFest Fundraiser: A family friendly fundraising event to kick off the Fiesta Season. This is a Fundraising event is hosted by The Alamo Area Hospitality Association. Food, drinks, and entertainment are to be provided. All funds raised on this wonderful event go towards scholarship opportunities for students attending hospitality schools in our surrounding community! See website for ticket prices and pre-registration.

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Children 6 and under are free. 2 to 7 p.m. Viola’s Ventanas, 9660 Westover Hills Blvd. http://www.alamoareahospitalityassociation.com/pages/events.html Miss Anastasia’s Wild and Wacky PreWeekendTwiglet Storytime: See April 5

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Celebrations of the Traditions of Pow Wow: Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow is an official Fiesta event that provides all who attend, individuals and families, the opportunity to view and participate in the American Indian culture and traditions of dance and music at an official Native American Pow Wow. The pow wow promotes tribal traditions, culture and the opportunity for Native people to gather in celebrating their rich heritage with one another. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodlawn Gymnasium, 1103 Cincinnati Avenue. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Earth Day presented by the City of San Antonio: Earth Day is a time to get outside, create, explore, and celebrate environmental stewardship. The event informs residents of San Antonio on how to protect the resources that are essential to the well-being of our communities. There will be a diversity of booths, educational activities, delicious, vegetarian and vegan food, environmental speakers, live music, outdoor games, giveaways, raffle and fun for the whole family. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1103 Cincinnati Ave. 210501-0192. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Southwest Olympic Fiesta: Southwest Olympic Fiesta is a track and field event featuring students with special

23rd Annual Texas Alamo Aloha Fiestaval: Celebrating the Fiesta Polynesian style with Hawaiian entertainment, craft, food, and beer. Watch and learn the beauty that is the Hula Kahiko, ancient hula. Traders Village San Antonio, 9333 SW Loop 410. 210-6238383. https://tradersvillage.com Easter Eggstravaganza: Join a fun family Easter celebration with 4 Hunts, thousands of Easter Eggs, lots of Door Prizes, pictures with The Easter Bunny and Superheroes! Please be on time for your age group: Ages 0-3 at 10:30 am; Ages 4-6 at 11:00 am; Ages 7-9 at 11:30 am; Ages 10-12 at 12:00 pm. There will be a Special Needs area for each hunt. Traders Village San Antonio, 9333 SW Loop 410. 210-623-8383. https://tradersvillage.com Beginners’ Bird Walk: Meet the San Antonio Audubon Society (SAAS) trip leader at the Judson Nature Trail in Alamo Heights on the second Saturday of each month. Nonmembers are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Free. 8:00 a.m. 246 Viesca, Alamo Heights. 210-342-2073. http://www.saaudubon.org/field.html 31st Annual Train Show Jamboree: Sponsored by the New Braunfels Railroad Museum, this jamboree includes over 60 vendors displaying on more than 300 tables, hourly drawings for prizes, silent auction, mini food court, and the famous “Kids Run the Trains” layout where kids get to be a Junior Engineer. There will also be an extra large exhibit of Lego trains. $8 Adult (14 & up), $2 Child (3-13). Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-627-2447. http:// newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org/nbrr/ train-shows/ Folkfest: Enjoy a 19th century family heritage festival, fun for all ages! Early Texas costumed interpreters join troops of Buffalo Soldiers, Confederate veterans, and Revolutionary Way officers to To Advertise Call 305-4181

demonstrate life in early Texas. Chuck wagon champion Donnie Demoin demonstrates how cowboys were fed on the trail. Kids of all ages enjoy handson activities like brick making, candle making, clay play, clothes washing, and quilt making. Learn nine-pin bowling, a game with a unique role in the Texas Hill Country. Saw logs with a crosscut saw and play games from the 19th century. All these activities combine with multicultural entertainment, and delicious local food and drink to make Folkfest a fun afternoon. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture, 1370 Church Hill Dr., New Braunfels. 830-629-6504. http://www. texashandmadefurniture.org/events 2019 Barkitecture San Antonio: A citywide Jr. High, High School & College competition for students to build the “BEST” dog house in San Antonio. These “one of a kind” dog houses will be judged at 10 a.m. and then auctioned off to the public in a silent auction throughout the day, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to pet rescue/adoption non-profits. Come enjoy a doggy costume contest & wiener derby, vendors, food trucks and various live entertainment. Family, children and dog friendly FREE to the

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Boerne Market Days: On the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, families can enjoy shopping in an outdoor setting with artists and craftsmen showing their creative talents and wares. Live music, food, kids’ activities and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. Boerne, Main Plaza. 210-884-8193. www.boernemarketdays.com

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Family Magic Show: Families enjoy fun magic, illusions, and comedy on Saturday afternoons at this fun show especially developed and performed for kids by John O’Bryant, renowned Magician and Comedian. The show starts at 2:00 p.m. on April 13 and April 20 at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club,618 NW Loop 410. For tickets 210-541-8805.

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of art and world cultures. Participants should meet in the Texas Gallery. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Free with museum admission. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. https:// www.samuseum.org/calendar/event Astronomy in the Park: See April 3

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Fiesta Fiesta: The official opening of Fiesta 2019! Enjoy live entertainment, greet Official Fiesta Royalty and special guests during this official opening of Fiesta 2018. Buy, sell or trade Fiesta pins and medals at Pin Pandemonium. Join the fun as cascarónes are broken and the crowd proclaims “Viva Fiesta!” to kick off the Alamo City’s biggest, best festival. Free. 3 to 9 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. 210-227-5191 http://hemisfair.org/

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Native Plant Walking Workshop: Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with Master Naturalists. Learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, and work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are. Topics include: medicinal uses of native plants as well as their historical and cultural uses, and which are favored by birds, butterflies and other wildlife. There are more than 250 plant species in collections that represent three ecosystems. Free with admission. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-5361400. http://www.sabot.org/event/ native-plant-walk-13-2019-04-19/ McNay Fun Day- Classic Cars & Ed Ruscha: Young artists engage in a full-day, deep dive workshops which combine creative play and imaginative problem-solving, in a hands-on studio environment. K-5 students enjoy insider access to special exhibition, American Dreams: Classic Cars and Postwar Painting, and create projects inspired by the innovation in art and car design of the 1950s and 1960s. McNay members $80, nonmembers $100. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https:// www.mcnayart.org/events/event/ mcnay-fun-day-classic-cars-ed-ruscha/ Toddler Art Play – Big Bear Little Chair: Mini museum visit meets creative playtime for children under 5. Wear paint clothes for a fun, messy time at the McNay. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free for Members. $10 for nonmembers. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https://

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Any Baby Can 15th Annual Autism & Superhero 5k for Autism is on April 20, 2019. www.mcnayart.org/events/event/ toddler-art-play-big-bear-little-chair/ Miss Anastasia’s Wild and Wacky PreWeekendTwiglet Storytime: See April 5

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3rd Annual Trader Village Carnaval de Ninos - Kidsfest: Come out for a familyfriendly fun event consisting of live entertainment, community resources, carnival rides, interactive activities and games, rides, face painting, and lots more. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Traders Village San Antonio, 9333 SW Loop 410. https://tradersvillage.com Family Magic Show: Families enjoy fun magic, illusions, and comedy on Saturday afternoons at this fun show especially developed and performed for kids by John O’Bryant, renowned Magician and Comedian. The show starts at 2:00 p.m. on April 13 and April 20 at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club,618 NW Loop 410. For tickets 210-541-8805. 4th Annual Mission Reach Flotilla Festival: The public is invited to celebrate the entire day at Mission County Park Pavilions. A Flotilla water parade, 80’s themed costume contest, watercraft decorating contest, fabulous music, delicious local food vendors, and a craft mercado will make the Mission Reach Flotilla Festival an event to remember. Flotilla will also make a splash with Cleto Rodriguez as Master of Ceremonies. This event is family friendly and Free to the public. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is available in grassy lots on site. Mission County Park Pavilions, 6030 Padre Dr. 210-302-3200. https://www.sariverfoundation.org/events/mission-reach-flotilla/

Super Fun Saturday- Fiesta Edition!: Enjoy an afternoon of mariachi performances, pinata making, fiesta medal making and papel picado crafts. Be sure to catch Magik Theatre’s performance of “Mariachi Girl” following Super Fun Saturday which is made possible in partnership with Trinidad Realty Partners, The Magik Theatre and Kilwins San Antonio. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. http://hemisfair.org/ Weekend Big Blue Blocks: Big Blue Blocks on the Great Lawn – the perfect play date for your little ones! Big Blue Blocks allow for creativity and use of fine motor skills besides being tons of fun. Free. 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. 210-709-4750 http://hemisfair.org/ Fiesta De Los Ninos Carnival and Parade: This is a party for the “Pint-Sized Folks.” A parade will lead the way through Port San Antonio at noon, and there’s lots more to do. Children can enjoy games, STEM activities and rides, all in a safe, alcohol-free environment. Texas Parks & Wildlifewill also be offering free activities like fishing and archery. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Port San Antonio, 200 Goodrich Dr. 210-362-7889. www.fiestadelosninos. com Zeta Fiesta Track Meet: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter and Alpha Pi Zeta Foundation present its 33rd annual track meet for youths ages 5 to 12. This event provides youth with an opportunity to develop good sportsmanship skills and gain a feeling of accomplishment while participating in a healthy multicultural activity. All youth receive certificates of participation and winners To Advertise Call 305-4181

receive ribbons. Schools receive participation and sportsmanship trophies. Admission to the event is free. There is a $3 registration fee per participant. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 200 Noblewood. 210373-4824. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Fiesta Especial 5K Run & Parade: Join DisAbilitySA for an INCLUSIVE competition and parade celebration. Break out your royal garb for this 5K experience! We’ll provide the crown and you bring the rest and race to the finish line to be a part of the Fiesta® fun. The Fiesta Especial® 5K and Parade will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 2019. Starting from The City of Windcrest’s City Hall, around the Golf Course and winding through the neighborhoods, you can display your Fiesta® Spirit. Dress in your most Festive Fiesta® wear and help bring the sights, sounds and excitement of Fiesta® to the streets. Costuming is Encouraged! Dress in your brightest colors and adorn yourself with streamers and flowers, inflatable Scepters and Adorned Shoes for this festive 5K and 1 mile dash. The 5K event and 1 mile dash will lead out with the Fiesta Especial® parade following close behind. Kick back, relax and enjoy the Parade when you’ve finished the race.

Parking for the Fiesta Especial® 5K & Parade is located in the John Calvin Presbyterian Church parking lot from 7am - 11:30am at the corner of Midcrown & Walzem. Race begins at 8 a.m. and the parade is at 10 a.m. City of Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown. 210-704- 7262. http://www.fiestaespecial. com/5k-and-parade.html El Rey Fido Coronation: El Rey Fido is an annual fundraiser for the San Antonio Humane Society where human/dog teams compete to be crowned El Rey Fido and his/her Royal Court. El Rey Fido and his/her Royal Court serve as SAHS Ambassadors for their reigning year. The San Antonio Humane Society is a nonprofit, no-kill organization whose mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs and community education. Free. 10 to 11 a.m. 203 E. Houston St. 210-226-7461. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Any Baby Can 15th Annual Autism & Superhero 5k for Autism: The 14th Annual Walk for Autism and the Superhero 5K are great opportunities for the community to come together in bringing awareness and support to families of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Attendees can

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enjoy live music, food, activities for all ages and participate in adapted fitness activities. There will also be a resource fair for parents/caregivers. Proceeds from this event support families raising children with autism and other special healthcare needs. Event is from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Superhero 5K is at 8 a.m. and Autism Walk is at 9:30 a.m. Children 10 and under are free and do not need to register. See website for schedule and Walk/Run pricing. Helotes Cornyval Grounds 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes. 210547-3014. http://www.anybabycansa.org/ Fiesta Festival- 25th Anniversary!: This is an alcohol-free, family friendly event. The mini-parade begins at noon and features official Fiesta Royalty, elected resident royalty from each home at the center, a marching band, dancers and much more. Enjoy food, entertainment, arts and crafts and fun for the whole family. Free admission and free parking. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. San Antonio State Supported Living Ctr., 6711 S. New Braunfels. 210531-3728. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Deco District Arts & Musical Festival: This official Fiesta event brings local residents and tourists together in San Antonio’s historic Deco District. This outdoor festival offers performances by local and national musicians of all ages, a diverse

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food and drink menu, local art vendors and community spirit for all to enjoy. Located in the area behind the Woodlawn Theatre just off Fredericksburg Road, Deco Fiesta is celebrating its 7th year as an official Fiesta Event! With all proceeds benefitting the Network for Young Artists (NYA), an organization that provides affordable classes in voice, guitar, percussion, keyboard, dance and has served as a vehicle to showcase talent for San Antonio area youth ages 4-20 since 1999. 1800 Fredericksburg Rd. Free. Noon to 11 p.m. 210-226-5611. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ “Kids Fun Day” with Trains: See April 6th

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Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony & Fireworks Extravaganza: Arrive early and bring your lawn chair for continuous family fun at the 2019 Fiesta & Fireworks Celebration on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The event features refreshment and crafts vendors, continuous live musical entertainment, interactive inflatables, games, youth crafts and much more! The military ceremony begins at 2 p.m. with military personnel on parade. There will be live musical performances that set the stage for the grand fireworks extravaganza finale. Free. 1 to 9 p.m. 210-652-5763. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/

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Texas Cavaliers River Parade: There’s nothing quite like the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Festive music fills the air and vibrant floats pass by as thousands watch from the banks of the San Antonio River. This one-ofa-kind parade started in 1941 after a group of Texas

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Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in the “floating gardens” of Mexico City. This coincided with the San Antonio River bend restoration, and the Texas Cavaliers decided to bring this unique experience to our city. $14-$26. Tickets available online. San Antonio River Walk. 210-22-RIVER. https:// www.texascavaliers.org/ river-parade/ Big Blue Blocks: See April 1st

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Niosa (A Night in Old San Antonio): Each year the historic downtown village of La Villita takes center stage as 85,000 visitors gather for four nights to celebrate the city’s unique heritage at “A Night in Old San Antonio.” More than 250 elaborately decorated food and drink booths and more than a dozen nonstop entertainment stages represent the diverse cultures and customs of our city in 15 heritage-themed areas. Admission for adults is $12 advance and $15 at the gate; children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. La Villita, 418 Villita St. 210-226-5188. 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. https:// www.fiesta-sa.org/events/ niosa-night-old-san-antonio/ Texas Children’s History Forum: The Children’s Texas History Forum is an annual event held during Fiesta San Antonio. This year, events will be held at Casa Navarro, the home of Jose Antonio Navarro, the truest of Texans. Born in San Antonio, Navarro was a statesman, revolutionary, politician, rancher, and merchant. Students are taken back in time by reenactors and hostesses dressed in period clothing. Presentations of flags flown throughout San Antonio and Texas history are presented in a way that is education and entertaining. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, contact Peggy Huizar Guerrero by calling To Advertise Call 305-4181

210-264-7321 or emailing peggysguerrero@gmail. com9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Casa Navarro, 228 S Laredo. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Ford Mariachi Festival: This FREE, official Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools and colleges. The event is 3-days long, April 23-25. This is the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy the music as it floats by. Barges randomly stop and play. Each group wears the traditional mariachi costume. Wednesday- 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday – 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. San Antonio River Walk, Downtown area. https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/ ford-mariachi-festival Fiesta in Blue: Stationed at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, the Band of the West has presented its annual Fiesta in blue concert since 1985. Since it was formed in 1947, the USAF Band of the West has performed for presidents, heads of state, and dignitaries from around the world, earning an outstanding reputation among America’s military bands. The United States Air Force Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides more than 300 performances to audiences throughout a seven-state region and Puerto Rico. We proudly represent “Military City, U.S.A.,” and look forward to doing so now and into the future. Viva Fiesta! Admission is free. 7:00 Edgewood Theatre, 402 Lance Ave. 210-671-3934 https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ events/fiesta-in-blue/ Little Explorers – Animal Signs: See April 2 Story Time in the Book Garden: See April 2nd

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PACfest 2019: A familyfriendly event features music, food booths, gaming zone, and a carne asada contest. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, as this year will be a blast. Admission is $5 or FREE with a valid Alamo Colleges ID. 12 to 10 p.m. Palo Alto College, 1400 W Villaret Blvd. 210-4863125 http://alamo.edu/pac/ pacfest/ Family Fiesta: This event provides fun for kids of all ages in an alcohol-and -smoke free environment. This popular event has been the source for laughter and springtime family magic since 1991. The event features delicious food, inflatables, train ride, fire engine display, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, cascarones, regalia, and games. An entertainment stage showcases puppets, cloggers, mariachis, and contemporary Christian music praise bands. For almost three decades, thousands of participants have enjoyed a stellar Fiesta experience. Parking and admission are free. Some attractions and food cost $1-$6. Free admission and free parking. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, 5247 Vance Jackson Rd. 210349-2401. https://www.fiestasa.org/events/family-fiesta/ Ford Mariachi Festival: See April 23

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Fiesta Pops Concert: Our annual Fiesta Pops concert features the music, dance, and culture of Mexico and Latin America through the local talents of San Antonio. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Campanas de America and a colorful corps of dancers with the Guadalupe Dance Company. This program is sure to get you into the Fiesta spirit! Show date and times are April 26 and April 27 at 8:00 p.m. and April 28 2:00 p.m. See website for ticket prices. H-E-B Performance Hall at

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21st Annual Butterfly Festival: Over 3800 butterflies will be released throughout the day during this amazing festival that starts with a moving opening ceremony at the Veterans Memorial that includes an initial butterfly release to honor those who have lost their lives in the past year. After that the festival opens up and attendees can enjoy crafts, games, bounce houses, wonderful food, an exotic butterfly flight house and much more. Alcohol, pets, and firearms are not allowed on the EmilyAnn grounds. There is no charge for admission but donations are greatly appreciated. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wimberley, 1101 FM 2325 (just past Wimberley High School). 512-847-6969. http://www.emilyann.org/ butterfly.html Ragin’ Cajun Festival: Bring your Mardi Gras attire to dance the afternoon away. Great Cajun music will have you dancing from 12:30 -4:30 p.m. both days. There

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will be great food including Crawfish, Gumbo, and Bread Pudding . Food will be sold starting at 11 a.m. until 5pm. Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and come ready to eat some great food. $4 parking fee. Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410. 210-623-8383. https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/ events/ Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade: The theme for this year’s parade is “Reflections of Music Past.” The Flambeau® is one of the largest illuminated parades in the country. The parade features a 2.8-mile route of floats, marching units, out-of-town bands, equestrian units, musical groups and many other attractions to create a night of incredible illuminated entertainment in San Antonio. $15.00 - $35. Tickets are available online. Parade starts at 6:45 p.m. 210-364-5349. https:// www.fiestaflambeauparade.org/ Annual King William Fair: The King William Fair is a family fair with art and craft vendors, live music and dance on five stages, food and beverage booths, a Kids Kingdom play area and a small but quirky parade, all on the streets of the historic district with its stately homes and gracious gardens. The King William Association invites you to celebrate the history and diversity of Texas’ first historic neighborhood. Stroll past stately Victorian mansions as you enjoy a wide variety of drink and fine cuisine. $15 for adults/children 12 and under free. No coolers allowed. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parade starts at 9 a.m. 210-271-3247. 122 Madison St. https://kwfair.org/ Annual Fiesta Pooch Parade: Calling all pooches!! There’s nothing better than spending a Saturday morning

with your favorite human on a 2.6 mile walk through the tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights. Therapy Animals of San Antonio proudly presents its 20th Annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade! Come early for exhibits and presentations that you and your human friend can enjoy! The ever-popular Canine Costume Contest starts at 8:15 a.m. and you must be registered to enter. If you love hanging out with your human and enjoy meeting other dogs, this event is for you. It will be a howling good time for both of you. Advance registration: $25 per one human and pooch or $30 per family and all the family dogs. 7:45 to 11 a.m. Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca St. 210-6146734. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/ fiesta-pooch-parade/ United Way 2019 Kids Festival: A free community event with over 65 booths (non-profits, school districts and city services) will provide information, activities, and entertainment focusing on the celebration and promotion of early childhood development. There will be a large variety of activities being offered for children of all ages. Kids Festival will have a Showmobile stage hosting numerous entertainment acts along with mascot characters. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lockwood Park, 801 North Olive Street. https://www.unitedwaysatx.org/ kids-festival/ Fiesta Pops Concert: See April 26th

28 Sunday

MissionFest 2019: Enjoy traditional fiesta food and drinks, kids corner, carnival, bingo and live music all day on the historic grounds of the World Heritage Mission San Jose “The Queen of the Missions.” The event kicks off with a mariachi mass at 9 a.m. Free till 4 p.m. $5 after 4 p.m. for ages 12 & older. San Jose Mission, 701 E Pyron Ave. https://www.facebook.com/ events/351012722209447/ Ragin’ Cajun Festival: See April 27 Fiesta Pops Concert: See April 26th

29 Monday

Big Blue Blocks: See April 1st

30 Tuesday

Story Time in the Book Garden: See April 2nd Little Explorers – Animal Signs: See April 2 To Advertise Call 305-4181

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