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performances, bagpiping competition, parade of Scottish dogs, sheep herding trials and children’s activities in the Kids’ Glen. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $5-$10. Free for under age 2. Helotes Fairgrounds, 12210 Leslie Road. www.sahga.org. RockIt Into the Future: Girls Inc. Science Festival is designed to generate girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Includes hands-on science activities in biology, information technology, engineering and more, live entertainment and photos with Star Wars Storm Troopers and Darth Vader. Refreshments available for purchase. Open to kids of all ages. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission and parking. Rackspace, 5000 Walzem Road. www.girlsincsa.com. 210-212-2576. Hip Hop Underwater Egg Hunt: Underwater egg hunts
for ages 5-12 will be held in three age categories: Ages 5-6 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. in the baby pool; ages 7-9 at 10:30 a.m. and noon, and ages 10-12 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the main pool. Participants should be able to swim on their own without a flotation device. Life guards will be in attendance. $2. Advance registration required. San Antonio Natatorium, 1430 W. Cesar Chavez. www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec. 210-207-3000. World Water Day: “Water and Food Security.” Families can explore water diversion, hydroponics, container gardening and xeriscaping through hands-on activities and demonstrations. 1-4 p.m. Free with regular admission. Witte Museum, 3800 Broadway. www.wittemuseum.org. 210-357-1900.
Ongoing Exhibits INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES ■ “Timeless Texas Toys” explores life and culture through handmade folk toys. Designed like a toymaker’s shop, the new exhibit features Texas toymakers, a paper doll illustrator and the proprietor of San Antonio’s first known doll hospital. Young visitors can try their hand at making a toy and play with large-scale versions of folk toys. Through Aug. 5.
COURTESY HARMON AND HARRIET KELLEY FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $8 ages 12-64, $7 seniors 65-plus, $6 ages 3-11, free for ages 2 and under. 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. www.texancultures.com. 210-458-2300. SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN ■ “Amazing Butterflies” is an interactive maze that explores the life cycle of butterflies and the daily challenges they face. Hands-on activities include a Spider Web Climb, Caterpillar Pinball and Climb-in Pupa Pods. Youngsters can move like a caterpillar, transform into a butterfly, take flight on a zip line, and track their progress as a butterfly on a souvenir card at eight stations. Those who turn in cards stamped at all locations earn a prize. Extended through March 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3-13, free for ages 2 and under. 555 Funston Place at N. New Braunfels Ave. www. sabot.org. 210-829-5100. SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART ■ “San Antonio Collects: African American Artists,” featuring works from the collections of Harriet and Harmon Kelley and Irene and Leo Edwards, explores the tradition of African American artists through more than 200 years of the nation’s past. Included are works capturing the exuberance of the Harlem Renaissance, and portraiture and photographs addressing racial and political identity. Through May 6. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 ages 4-11, free for ages 3 and under. Free to all 4-9 p.m. Tue. 200 W. Jones Ave. www. samuseum.org. 210-978-8100. WITTE MUSEUM ■ “Family Traditions: Easter in Brackenridge Park” is a new exhibit of photographs and words depicting the
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Archibald Motley’s “Playground” (detail) can be seen in the exhibit “San Antonio Collects: African American Artists” at the San Antonio Museum of Art . traditional weeklong Easter celebrations in Brackenridge Park. The images were taken in the park by Ricardo Romo between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in 2011. On display March 24-June 24. ■ H-E-B Science Treehouse includes a new geocaching adventure in which visitors can go on a high-tech scavenger hunt using a smart phone or GPS. Mount Witte is a 20-foot rock climbing wall for all ages that hones climbers’ organization and problem-solving skills. “Move It! A Game of Action” emphasizes wellness and physical activity with a 10-foot-by10-foot lighted gaming floor and nine game choices. The H.E.Buddy SkyCycle is an outdoor bicycle ride 14 feet in the air featuring a large weight suspended under a 40-foot cable. Young riders learn the principles of counterbalance and center of gravity. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tue., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $8 ages 12-64, $7 ages 65-plus, $6 ages 4-11, free for ages 3 and under. Free to all 3-8 p.m. Tue. 3801 Broadway. www.wittemuseum.org. 210-357-1900.