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Spring Charitably In case you missed out on donating to “The Big Give” last month, you can still celebrate this “Spring Charitably by sharing your time to give back to organizations and raising awareness to many causes such as Autism, Earth Day, American Cancer Society and Women’s Health Care to name a few. For more ideas on how to get involved this month read Pam Molnar’s article “10 Ways to Celebrate Spring Charitably.”

Spring also signifies the last few months of the school year. If you haven’t thought of or already made plans for your kids summer, check out our camp section. The month Kimberly Blake has written two articles, one on “Choosing a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and You’ll Approve” and the other on “Solo Sports for Introverted and Shy Kids.”

Speaking of Spring, how about a little Spring cleaning your child’s messy room? Who doesn’t have a child they do battle with over keeping his/her room tidy and organized? Parents of kids who live with ADHD can also agree that this is a challenge. Freelance writer Meagan Ruffing has 5 tips for parents on the subject for the next time you walk into a room and see a huge mess.

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10 Ways to Celebrate Spring Charitably

By Pam Molnar

April is Community Service Month, which is the perfect time to get involved in your community and make a difference. Many organizations chose April to bring awareness to their cause by naming it their month of recognition. Children and adults can join them this month by sharing their time, talents and network of friends to celebrate spring in a charitable way

1. National Garden Month

You don’t need a green thumb to start seedlings for community garden at home or in the classroom. When the seedlings have grown and the ground is ready, gather a group to do the planting. Many communities offer a community garden plot for a nominal fee. Offer your harvest of fresh vegetables to a local food pantry throughout the growing season.

2. Women’s Health Care Month

Women’s shelters never seem to have enough supplies for all the people who need them. Check out the websites of local women’s shelters for their most needed list which often include toiletries, towels, cold medicines, hand sanitizers and batteries. Get the word out through word of mouth, fliers and social media. Set up collection boxes in schools, churches and your own front door.

3. Autism Awareness Month

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offers Sensory Friendly Films, which allows patrons to get up and walk around during the movie or talk freely without being shushed. They keep the lights up and the volume down. To support Autism and students in your community affected by it, purchase a 500+ piece puzzle and raffle off the pieces. The money collected will go to support Autism and the winners of the raffle can attend a movie screening with their classmates for a better understanding of a day in their lives.

4. Pets are Wonderful Month

Did you ever think about fostering kittens? With an estimated 20 million kittens born each spring, now is the best time to give it a try. As a former kitten foster myself, I can tell you that kittens are low maintenance, playful guests and easily adopted. The shelters need you to give them a temporary home, take them to vet appointments, socialize them with people and other pets and post their sweet faces on social media in the hopes of finding them a forever home.

5. National Older Americans Month

Assisted Living Facilities can be a lonely place if you are a resident. They long for the spark of the younger generation. Plan a visit with your your scout troop or youth group. They love the idea of kids who want to play games or perform for them. You can also make up a Senior Sunshine Gift – all yellow items – to leave with the residents. Care packages might include Subway cards, FRIEND US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazine210

Lays chips, peanut M &Ms, lemonade, smiley face items, Juicy Fruit gum, Lemonheads, yellow nail polish, coffee mugs, lip balm and note pads.

6. Earth Day

Voltaire once said, “No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.” That is a great analogy for the abuse of our environment. We are all responsible for the mess and therefore, all need to be responsible for cleaning it up. Look around your school, community or even in your own house. Consider creating a compost pile, unplug the unnecessary power vampires, choose walking over getting rides, be mindful of your water usage and practice the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

7. Keep America Beautiful Month

Check your local community for Adopt a Highway programs, where a group goes out to clean up trash in a designated area. You can also organize a Clean Your Block program through KAB.com. This program suggests several ways to help clean up your part of the world by removing litter and debris from the tops of storm drains, educating about local recycling options, removing graffiti and cleaning up local playgrounds.

8. National Month of Hope

An idea for this event is to lift the spirts of families with loved ones in the hospital. Why not make a meal at a local Ronald McDonald House? Try something beyond pasta like steak fajitas, BBQ pork or an ethic meal that would best serve that community. You can also gather items for the care givers like notebooks and pens, adult coloring books, mints or gift cards to the hospital cafeteria.

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Cancer is an awful disease and the chemotherapy required to help combat it will make patients feel worse before they feel better. Gather your friends, classmates or scout troop and make something from the heart. Even those with minimal sewing skills can make tied fleece blankets, rice filled heating pads (that can be heated in microwave) and breast cancer pillows, designed to keep your arm off the tender tissue after mastectomies.

10. Stress Awareness Month

Unfortunately, stress is a part of our day to day lives.

The best way to combat it is to take several breaks during the day. Help set up space in your classroom, home or workspace that is a place to recharge. A sunny window, fresh air and a comfy seat is a great place to start. Fill the space with coloring books, paints or musical instruments to take a creative break. Offer a yoga mat, a jump rope or the equipment to listen to a mediation podcast.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. As a former Girl Scout Leader, she and her girls have had a chance to help many local charities with their time, talent and troopmates.

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Choosing a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and You’ll Approve

By Kimberly Blake

Whether you’re looking for enrichment for your child, a way to keep your child occupied and supervised while you work, or a short reprieve from parenting, there’s a summer camp out there that’s just right for every family.

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Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. But for some kids, particularly those who are shy, introverted, or homebodies, the thought of going away for a night, let alone a week or more, can be cause for considerable anxiety. For kids who are adamantly opposed, forcing summer camp on them may not be in their best interest.

But for kids who are more than eager – or at the very least willing to give it a shot without too much fuss – summer camp offers lots of opportunities kids aren’t likely to experience at home or anywhere else. If you’re not familiar with the benefits, summer camp: ■■fosters independence

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■■offers daily exercise

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Before you begin looking into summer camps, first create a list of the criteria you’re looking for. Here are some initial things to consider.

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES local parenting magazine. Many summer camps advertise in regional parenting publications. You can also visit http:// www.summercamps.com/ where you can search by zip code or category.

The American Camp Association (ACA) accredits summer camps. So this is another excellent place to look for a camp. The ACA educates camp owners and directors in health and safety for staff and campers as well as program quality. It then accredits camps that meet the organization’s standards.

Next steps to finding the perfect summer camp Once you’ve selected a few summer camps that meet your primary criteria and that fit your child’s interests, share the choices to see what excites your child. Let your child know up front that you still need to thoroughly investigate the camp(s) before making a final decision. But do keep your child’s choices in mind to ensure your child gets the most out of summer camp.

Once you and your child have narrowed the list to a manageable selection, you’ll want to investigate the camps further.

There are several things you’ll want to consider.

What are the staff’s qualifications?

Many summer camps use teens to staff the camps. Teens

make excellent mentors and can bring liveliness to summer camp programs. However, the programs themselves should be developed by professionals and have professional oversight to ensure kids are getting the most from the camp programs.

How does the camp ensure your child’s safety?

Find out what kind of safety training the camp provides its staffers. Also, is there staff on hand at all times that knows CPR? What are the camp’s procedures in the event your child becomes ill, has an accident, or there’s an emergency?

What is the daily schedule for campers?

Ask for a daily itinerary, so you know your child will be getting everything you and your child anticipate from the program.

What are the rules?

Each camp has its own set of rules. So, find out whether your child is allowed to call you. If it’s a summer-long residential camp, can parents come and visit? Can your child bring along a cell phone or electronics? Also, how much money should your child bring, and how is your child’s money managed?

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There’s no doubt, team sports offer an array of benefits to kids. Team sports provide opportunities for kids to develop friendships, work as a team, problem solve, learn good sportsmanship, and much more.

But team sports aren’t for everyone. Many kids, particularly those who are introverted or shy, lack interest in or struggle with team sports. When kids aren’t into team sports, parents often get caught up in an endless battle – with their kids kicking and screaming all the way to every practice and game.

So the question is, should parents push their unenthused kids into team sports if their kids are adamant they want no part of it? Encouraging kids to participate in some form of extracurricular activity is undoubtedly a good idea. Such activities can provide kids valuable learning opportunities while also keeping them fit. But if your child is introverted, social or group experiences can be particularly stressful and mentally exhausting.

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SOLO SPORTS Martial arts. This sport is divided into the categories of wrestling, striking, grappling, and weaponry. Many disciplines use a combination of these categories, so it’s a good idea to look into several disciplines. Then let your child help decide which style to try. Some of the most popular forms include judo, Tai-Chi, karate, kickboxing, wrestling, Taekwondo, Aikido, and Jiu-Jitsu. Through martial arts, in addition to learning self-defense, kids learn self-discipline and fine-tune their motor skills.

Gymnastics. The most popular form of gymnastics is artistic, which includes floor exercise, balance beam, vault, uneven bars, still rings, and parallel bars. There’s also rhythmic, which combines dance and gymnastics moves to music.

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES while improving flexibility, balance, and endurance. It’s also a great way to develop leg muscles.

Skateboarding. This solo sport has numerous forms including, but not limited to slalom, freestyle, street, off-road, vert, and park. Skateboarding offers many benefits including overall fitness, endurance, precision, and as many a skateboarder will attest, increased pain tolerance.

Bicycling. This is an excellent form of exercise that improves strength, coordination, and flexibility. There are several forms of bicycling that might appeal to your child such as distance endurance cycling, mountain biking, and stunt riding.

Archery. Although archery might appear to be a passive sport, it offers several benefits including improving balance, coordination, upper body strength, and mental focus. Also, during competitions, archers get plenty of exercise as they often walk up to five miles.

Dance. Many people argue dance isn’t a sport.

Nonetheless, it offers many of the same benefits as sports.

Dancing builds self-confidence, provides exercise, and develops balance, stamina, and strength. Forms of dance include tap, ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, swing, Latin, contra, Irish step dance, and more.

Swimming and diving. Either of these might appeal to your introverted child. Swimming builds strength and endurance

while improving cardiovascular fitness. Diving improves agility, strengthens the upper body, particularly the arms, and improves mental focus.

Running. As straightforward as running may sound, there are several forms from which your child can choose.

There’s adventure running, cross country, road, mountain, track and field, races, and marathon. Whatever the form, it’s an excellent cardiovascular workout. It also builds endurance, releases stress, and is a powerful antidepressant.

Climbing. If you have a tree climber on your hands, rock climbing might be the perfect sport. As dangerous as it may sound, according to a study that appeared in the Journal of Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, volume 19, #2, 2008, specific forms of climbing are less risky then several other sports such as hiking, sledding, and snowboarding.

Climbing is an excellent cardiovascular workout, tones and strengthens muscles, and improves mental focus.

Inline skating. Although rollerblading first gained popularity with hockey, it’s been enjoyed equally as a leisure or solo sport. Inline skating offers nearly as much cardio and muscle building benefits as running but without so much impact on the joints.

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June 11-15 June 18-22 June 25-29 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 Half Day option available (ages 3 and up)

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES DAY CAMPS & SUMMER ACTIVITIES Barshop Jewish Community Center 12500 NW Military Hwy, Ste 275 210-302-6810 www.jccsanantonio.org

The Barshop JCC offers year-round camp options including Spring Break and Summer Camps (May 29-Aug. 24)! J-Camp encourages campers to develop new skills in a community setting where children develop confidence, build character, and make friends. We offer full day camps from 9am-3:30pm with extended early and late stay options.

Bits, Bytes and Bots Multiple Locations 210-745-8123 www.BBBofSA.com

Join us for our FIFTH summer of technology and fun. We offer morning and afternoon week-long summer camps in Robotics, Video Game Creation, Stop Motion Movie Magic, Makey Engineering, & Coding in Minecraft®. Kids have a blast while learning crucial skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math). Come Learn With Us.

Camp Cloud at the TOBIN! Choose to Dream (210) 836-8200 ChoosetoDream@outlook.com Choose2Dream.com

July 2nd – 29th, 2018 Our month long (4-week) theater camp offers elementary

through high school students the opportunity to develop in the musical theater realm. The program will strengthen acting, choreography, and vocal skill sets.

The camp features an intensive approach that will leave parents and audiences in awe! At the end of the final week campers will perform 4 fantastic shows presenting this year’s summer camp production of Annie.

Camp Einstein Various Locations in San Antonio 972-333-7371 www.CampEinstein.org

We believe you learn the best when having fun! Our exciting STEM classes are designed to spark creativity and learning through hands-on activities! From CSI Forensics to Green Engineering we offer many enriching camps for all ages. Come join the fun this summer.

Camp Illusion Magic Camp Several Locations 210-313-6880 www.CampIllusion.com

Camp Illusion Magic Camp is an exciting, interactive, hands-on week where kids learn REAL MAGIC! Campers learn magic moves, secrets, tricks, and routines. They learn easy-to-master tricks done with everyday objects such as playing cards, rubber bands, coins and bills. Young Magicians will gain mastery of some special magician’s tools and props and how to explore their creativity. The last day of camp, the campers put on a Magic Show for family and friends.

Camp Invention Multiple San Antonio locations 800-968-4332 Campinvention.org

Imaginations get their rocket fuel at Camp Invention! This summer’s all-new curriculum allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to transform a distant exoplanet, blast rockets, wire circuits, and take risks as future entrepreneurs.

Local educators lead a week of handson activities that fuel children’s 21st century skills. Visit campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332. Use promo code INNOVATE25 by 3/20 to save $25 on registration.

Camp Pump It Up San Antonio NW 7723 Guilbeau Road 210-523-8883 www.pumpitupparty.com/sanantonio-nw-tx/ San Antonio NE 14036 Nacogdoches Road 210-653-0700 www.pumpitupparty.com/sanantonio-ne-tx/ San Antonio SE 2627 SE Military Drive 210-941-2996 www.pumpitupparty.com/sanantonio-se-tx/

Our Camps are the perfect destination for your child this summer. Let us workout your child’s mind and body through FUN activities at PUMP IT UP! A free Camp Pump It Up shirt will be given to each child with prepaid registration for a full week of camp. Limit one shirt per camper per year.

Camp curriculum is for ages 5-12. It is a summer they will never forget!

Cheer-riffic Summer Fun 5405 Bandera Rd. Suite 124 San Antonio 78238 210-521-5867 www.cheerriffic.com

Our program is like no other! We provide daily active activities, field trips every day, quality training in tumbling, dance and cheer. Choose a specific week o come all Summer!

Cibolo Nature Center & Farm Boerne, TX 78006 www.Cibolo.org

Nature, Farm, and Art themed day camps with goals to nurture an awareness, creativity and appreciation of the environment. With traditional camp activities such as crafts, songs, games, and skits, each week has a unique theme and a special guest to encourage learning and exploration of the outdoors.

Country Home Learning Center 8 locations in San Antonio 210-687-1002 www.countryhomelearningcenter.com

Country Home offers an incredible Summer Camp experience! Our extremely popular program includes a weekly field trip to exciting destinations, in-house special events, splash days in our Waterpark, and Kids’ Choice Special Interest Clubs! Our oncampus enrichment destinations include putt-Putt golf, an indoor playground, and MUCH MORE! Come join us for a Summer Adventure!

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES The DoSeum Summer Camps The DoSeum 2800 Broadway 210-212-4453 thedoseum.org

With exciting outdoor exhibits like Waterworks and our Treehouse, and incredible indoor exhibits like Sensations Studio, Spy Academy, and Innovation Station – the DoSeum is the perfect place for kids to spend the summer. At camp, kids will explore exciting new STEM and art concepts, learning to innovate, create, and solve problems – all while having fun

Dorothy Keck Dancers 1532 Austin Hwy. San Antonio, TX 78218 210-829-8489 www.dorothykeckdancers.com

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.

For The Love of Drums Call 260-2221 www.fortheloveofdrums.com fortheloveofdrums@att.net https://nisd.net/ace/

We offer Summer Camps at Northside Learning Center off Bandera and Grissom Come have fun playing drums and percussion. We offer field trips to Daycares and Schools and Camps Themes include: Hawaiian/Beach theme Rock n Roll • Celebrate fourth of July.

Green Tree Tennis Club 4721 Callaghan Rd. 681-5261 www.greentreetennis.com

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 11 – August 24. 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 11 through Aug. 24. Save $$ with package discount and early bird pricing.

A 10% sibling discount always applies.

Swim America Swim Lessons - MondayFriday 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 11 through Aug. 10. 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 11 through Aug. 10. Save $$ with package discount and early bird pricing. A 10% sibling discount always applies.

iD Tech Camps 1-844-788-1858 www.idtech.com

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-18 held at 150 prestigious universities including Trinity University, UT Austin-Texas Hillel, St Edward’s University, Rice University and University of Houston. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.

Learn more at iDTech.com.

Jump Rope Express 269-0725 Coach7755@aol.com www.ezteamz.com

Jump Rope Express is a Jump Rope Program impacting young people through fitness and fun while developing selfconfidence, sportsmanship, and character and promoting comradery. Each child works at their own pace, with focus on

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the “fun” factor to achieve success. This program will inspire many young people to embark on a lifetime of fitness and develop friendships that last a lifetime.

Keystone Summer Scholar Program Keystone School 119 E Craig Place 210-735-4022 www.keystoneschool.org

Keystone’s two-week Summer Scholar Program is for students in grades 6-9.

Students will become part of a community as they participate in whole-group activities and attend three small-group sessions of their choice. The whole-group sessions occur daily and include teambuilding games, and other fun problemsolving activities. The different small-group sessions vary in length and are designed to appeal to students’ wide-ranging interests, allowing them to immerse themselves in an area they love and to try something new. Sessions will appeal to students’ varied interest, covering arts, writing, science, and robotics. To learn about the other sessions, visit www.keystoneschool. org or contact the director for a program guide.

MGR Swim Sports Your Swim Journey Starts Here Alamo Heights Bandera Pointe Rogers Ranch (210) 340-0122 www.mgrswimsports.com

Whether your child is fearful of the water, trying to develop more swim strokes or trying to improve times for the next big

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES swim meet - we are here to help! We swim in 3 indoor heated locations with extra small group class sizes . We have classes for all ages (6mo to adult) and abilities (beginner to advanced). Call us today about our FREE Water Safety Class!

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!

NEISD/KID’S Camps Various Schools w/I NEISD San Antonio 78217 210-407-0149 kidscamps@neisd.net

Jump into the groove of Summer! 10 weeks of warm weather, no school and long summer days full of fun, themebased activity packed camps for kids in grades K-8th. All who attend will gain the opportunity to discover new and exciting experiences while learning and thriving together.

North Vista College 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.

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

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!

Speak Fluent Spanish Camp 210-284-7060

Have a lot of fun building fluency in a new language! Drama theater, sports, games, play park, arts and crafts, and karaoke music make for real learning with amazing results. Show and Tell on Fridays.

Have a summer to remember and learn to speak Spanish fluently! Call for more information.

Summer at the Academy 117 E. French Place San Antonio 78212 210.733.7331 www.sa-academy.org

Arts and Crafts Art, Clay, Sewing, Architecture, Doll House Décor, Fashionistas, Sculpture, Cartooning – Coed, Ages 4 & Up June 4 – July 27Pastels, acrylic, mixed media, drawing & painting, clay, cartooning, sewing, crafts, room makeover, and more. For the artistic among you, a selection of classes that will help you express your creative spirit! Costs vary. Call for information.

Medieval & Space & Fantasy Star Wars, Medieval Battles, Drones, Heroscape, Minecraft, Harry Potter Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. A collection of classes that captures the sweep of courtly days, as well as fun warrior games, space battles and imaginative “spying” today … or become a general and lead units of thundering knights into battle!

Costs vary. Call for information.

Culinary Etiquette, Cooking, Ice Cream Shoppe, Gardening - Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. These classes focus on skills and activities that center on displaying knowledge of proper etiquette, and on creating culinary delights … great recipes and treats go home! Costs vary. Call for information.

Technology & Robots Computer Game & Programming, Coding, Minecraft, Robots, Drones – Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27 These classes explore a wide variety of technological skills and games. From Google SketchUp to Scratch to 3-D modeling to Minecraft to Robots to flying a Drone. Learn to be proficient in using your computer & building robots, while having fun! Costs vary.

Mind & Board Games

Cards, Chess, Pokemon, Board & Table Games – Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. Become a champion of board and table games by taking any, or all, of these classes. Entertain family & friends with “secret” card tricks and “thoughtful” moves. You’ll be the center of attention after these classes! Costs vary. Call for information.

Other Theatre; Public Speaking; Singing, Writing; Courtroom Drama; Pantomine; Garage Band – Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. This series of classes will provide you with a wide variety of life skills in such areas as dynamic public speaking, writing, and experiencing “behind-scene” and “on-stage” action and courtroom situations. Costs vary. Call for information.

Science & Computers Legos, Rockets, Robotics, Architecture, Minecraft, Drones, Dissection, Programming, Coding, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Engineering, STEM Coed, ages 4 & Up June 4 – July 27. Come explore your “building & creative” imagination! Costs vary. Call for information.

Science Inventions, Rockets, Robotics, Chemistry & Physics, Space, Rube Goldberg, Drones, Dissection – Coed, ages 4 & Up June 4 – July 27. These classes explore a wide variety of science fields. During each camp there will be experiments, observations, videos and other learning tools introduced. Experience learning in a fun environment while improving your academic performance. Costs vary. Call for information.

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES Sports Camps If you are a sports and exercise fanatic (or just love fun and games), come join us for classes in karate, soccer, football, basketball, dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, and fencing. Costs vary. Call for information.

Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. Costs vary. Call for information.

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Camps include tours & artmaking.

June 26 – 30 Drawing and Painting the Museum - Ages 9 -11, July 10 – 14 Museum Fashionistas - Ages 10 – 12, July 17 – 21 Paint and Clay - Ages 6 – 8, July 24 – 28 Dragons, Heroes and Monsters - Ages 8 – 10

will be offering a variety of STEM and Academic Camps this coming summer.

Enroll your child online now before these fun and exciting camps fill up! For full information on which camps are offered and when, and to register online, visit the websites for the Sylvan Learning nearest you.

kids will love. The 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 Teaching Professionals in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Summer 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.

FU Math Multiplication, Algebra, SAT Prep-Math, Kinder Math, Math Probabilities, Fractions, Math Boot Camp - Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. Whether you want to learn basic math skills or plunge into the world of algebra, multiplication, Kinder math, fractions, SAT Prep Math and “probabilities,” our math camps will teach, reinforce and prepare you for moving ahead to the next level of math! Costs vary.

Call for information.

Animals Lovers Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. Fishing skills, snakes, spiders and salamanders, dinosaurs, dogs, Jr. Vet, Pet Care … calling all animal lovers. Come spend a week learning about animal life! Costs vary. Call for information.

Academics Reading, Phonics, Study/Testing Skills, Writing, Public Speaking, SAT Prep-Math, Kinder Spanish, Intro to Sign Language - Coed, Ages 4 & Up, June 4 – July 27. These classes focus on skills and activities that will boost your confidence and strengthen your reading, writing, testing, languages and public presentation skills. Costs vary.

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Summer at Saint Mary’s Hall Saint Mary’s Hall 9401 Starcrest Dr. 210-483-9100 210-483-9124 www.smhall.org/summer

We offer students a safe, structured, fun, educational and enriching experience unmatched in San Antonio. We encourage campers to explore new friendship, tackle new obstacles, and discover and enhance individual talents and creative abilities.

Our campers are known and nurtured as they develop their passions, learn to be leaders, problem solvers, and collaborators.

Summer at Saint Mary’s Hall welcomes campers from all over San Antonio, the surrounding communities, and beyond.

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Summer at Winston The Winston School San Antonio 8565 Ewing Halsell Drive 210-615-6544 www.winston-sa.org

The Winston School San Antonio offers a diverse Summer School Program that focuses on academic support and and review opportunities for grades K-8th, dyslexia intervention, high school courses for credit, art, robotics, afternoon enrichment programs that offer fun activities, and sports programs to enhance athletic performance and skills.

The Clowvazar Academy Summer Sachool Program 12746 Cimarron Path #120 210-690-4800 www.clowvazar.com

Trinity Summer Camp 2018 5401 N. Loop 1604 East 210-653-2800 Trinitychristianacademy-sa.com

Fun For All! June 4th – August 2nd – 7 am – 6 pm Ages 5 – 13 (Entering 1st – 7th grade) Field trips include: Morgan’s Wonderland, Splashtown, Young Chef’s Academy, Main Event, Incredible Pizza, and more. Exciting age-appropriate activities. Safe, Friendly, Hill Country Campus. Daily Bible Devotions.

Summer Fun University Bowl San Antonio, TX 210-699-6235 www.UBBOWL.com

DISC Summer at Sylvan Sylvan North San Antonio 210-494-4357 Sylvan East San Antonio 210-661-3171 Sylvan Bandera Road 210-509-7323 Sylvan Schertz 210-651-5477 Sylvan South San Antonio 210-923-8700

The Clowvazar Acadmey 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.

A bowling card program FREE to kids ages 15 and under! Summer Fun members receive 2 free games of bowling a day, $1 off shoe rentals, plus other exclusive discounts and offers. June 4, 2018 – August 3, 2018. Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PL FUN Summer Art Camps San Antonio Museum of Art Summer Art Camps 200 W. Jones Ave

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Topgolf Summer Academy Topgolf San Antonio 5539 North Loop 1604 W 210-202-2694 Topgolf.com/kidzone

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CAMP & SUMMER ACTIVITIES 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.

Zoo Camp (210) 734-7184 Ext 1501 https://sazoo.org/education/ Zoo Camp is the wildest time in town!

During this outdoor adventure, campers will not only discover animals, but the world around them. Through behind-the-scenes experiences, up-close animal encounters, zoo tours, themed activities and nature play, Kinder through 9th grade campers are sure to have fun! Join us for Dino Camp and other new themes this summer!

Special Needs 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 Co-ed Camps Blue Mountain Ranch 11227 CR 98 Florissant, CO 80816 719-748-3279 www.bluemountainranch.com

Blue Mountain Ranch is a private, coed camp of ages 7 – 16 located in the breathtaking beauty of the Pike National Forest in Colorado. Campers love that they get to choose their own schedules.

Wide variety of activities: horseback, ropes course, canoeing and sports, more! Same family for 72 years!

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 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.

including archery, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, ropes course and rock climbing.

New Mexico Military Institute Camp www.nmmi.edu NMMI Junior Leadership Camp provides students the opportunity to participate in an overnight weekly camp that engages them academically, socially and physically.

JLC emphasizes character building, leadership skills, and introduction to the NMMI cadet life.

iD Tech Camps Trinity University 1-888-709-8324 www.iDTech.com

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This summer, encourage the awesome in your child! At iD Tech Camps summer programs, students ages 7-17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, model 3D characters, engineer robots, create websites, print 3D models, and much more! Your child will meet new friends, learn awesome STEM skills, and build a foundation of knowledge that will make a positive impact in school, college, and future careers. Join us as we inspire the makers of tomorrow.

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Ages 8 – 15 – Mo-Ranch sits on almost 500 acres of gorgeous Hill Country property in Hunt, Texas. We are a co-ed, residential Christian summer camp that’s located along the Guadalupe River. We offer a wide range of traditional camp activities

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!

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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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Small, private, traditional camp in the Texas Hill Country. A summer tradition of fun, friends, exciting activities, lifelong memories and life-changing experiences.

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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, precollege Teen Academies for ages 13-18.

Rocky River Ranch P.O. Box 109 • Wimberley, Texas 78676 512-847-2513 www.rockyriverranch.com

Ages 7-14 • 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.

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Ages 7 - 12 • Aug. 5 - Aug. 18 $3000 - 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.

Tecaboca Texas Catholic Youth Camp 5045 Junction Hwy, Mountain Home, TX 78058 830-866-3425 office@tecaboca.com www.tecaboca.com

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Keystone’s two week Summer Scholar Program is now registering students in grades 6-9.

Students will become part of a community as they participate in whole-group activities and attend three small-group sessions of their choice. The whole-group sessions occur daily and include team-building games and other fun problem-solving activities. The different small group sessions vary in length and are designed to appeal to students’ wide-ranging interests, allowing them to immerse themselves in an area they love and to try something new. Sessions will appeal to students’ varied interest, covering arts, writing, science, and robotics. To learn about the sessions, visit www.keystoneschool.org.

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Boys and Girls Sessions. Catholic camp offers horseback riding, archery, canoeing, swimming, woodshop, riflery. Community life with the purpose of living the life that God calls us to live as Christians making a faith filled difference.

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

Ages 7-12 • Camp Agape’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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Ages 7 – 18 ·Charis Hills is a Christian Summer Camp specifically designed to help kids with learning differences (ADHD, LD, ED and Asperger’s) find success. Our focus is on building self-confidence, social skills and independence.

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Plastic Easter Eggs Activities

By Meagan Ruffing

April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, yes, but the month of April also brings a ton of plastic Easter eggs that somehow make their way from our kids’ Easter baskets to every crevice of our homes. We love them when they’re all wrapped up in pretty cellophane and in one place (on the store shelves) but after they’ve been filled with candy, hidden, hunted and played with, what’s next for these kid-loving plastic eggs?

Use empty eggs as counters. Grab 10 eggs (or more) and write the number one on the bottom part of the egg and the number one on the top part of the egg. Follow this pattern all the way up to number 10 (or higher if you use more eggs).

Separate the eggs and mix them up. Have your child match the tops and bottoms together by numbers. (One goes with one, two goes with two, etc.) This fun game helps with number recognition and fine motor skills. The snapping together of the two shells allows your child to use their hands to ensure the egg snaps together. You could also try this with the alphabet for letter recognition.

Make your own maracas! Grab a bunch of eggs and fill each one with something different. For maracas, think of filling two eggs with dried beans. Be sure to run a piece of tape around the egg to stop beans from flying out when your little one starts shaking them. For a longer lasting set of maracas, use a hot glue gun to seal the top and bottom of the egg together.

For a fun guessing game, put rice in one egg, peanuts in another egg, skittles in another, cotton, and basically anything small that can fit inside. Shh! Don’t let your child see what you’re hiding in the eggs. Have them shake them to try and guess what’s on the inside.

Who says egg hunts have to be about Easter? Gather up those eggs and fill them with clues! Each egg will hold a piece of paper inside with a note to find the next egg. For example, “Go to the place where you hang your backpacks up.” Fill and hide as many eggs as you’d like and fill the last egg with something special like a quarter or a handmade ‘IOU’ for a Happy Meal. Your kids will get a kick out of running around 20

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the house like investigators and you’ll enjoy watching them work as a team to solve the next clue. You could do this in the house on a cold and rainy day or outside in your yard on a beautiful summer day.

Empty plastic eggs make the best bath toys. Think about it.

They’re cheap, easy to clean, and what kid doesn’t like filling things up with water while taking a bath? Throw a couple of eggs in the tub at the next bath time and watch your child’s eyes light up. Their imagination will go wild with turning their eggs into submarines, tiny beds, or even rocket ships. They can pour water from one half of the shell into the other and for younger kids you can reiterate the words, “empty” and “full” depending on whether or not there is water in that half of the egg. These eggs will also float so the next time Barbie decides to take a dip during your daughter’s bath, tell her that Barbie needs to hang onto the ‘life raft,’ aka ‘egg’ to stay afloat! To clean the eggs after a couple of bath time adventures, spray them with a little bleach water and let dry.

Instead of dreading the amount of eggs your kids will inevitably collect over Easter, use these ideas to make fun memories with your children. You never know, your kids might also come up with some of their own!

Meagan Ruffing is a parenting journalist with a passion for crafts. She likes to find new uses for everyday things to foster a fun and free-spirited way of learning in her kids. Visit her at www.meaganruffing.com for more fun ideas.

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What a Mess!

You know it. The never-ending battle of your son’s messy room. His room isn’t like other children’s, though. Your son’s room is an all-out black hole where things disappear…never to be seen again. You feel the anger starting to boil up inside of yourself and before you can collect your thoughts, words are spewing out of your mouth yelling, “Pick that up! How did your room get this messy? Why are your comic books torn up? Are these wrappers under you bed?” The truth is, kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) have a hard time getting organized and staying organized. There are few things short of threatening your child with taking away his electronics for the rest of his life that will let him know how serious you are about picking up after himself. Try these 5 tips the next time you walk into your child’s crumb-infested bedroom.

1. Tell him one thing at a time. Kids with ADHD have a hard time following multiple directions. Give them one command at a time. For example, you might say to your daughter, “Please put all of the Legos in the red bin. When you are done with that, come back and see me.” Notice the command was not vague. It was very specific. This tip is imperative for children who process commands differently than other children. It can be overwhelming and frustrating for kids when they can’t remember which order to do things in which almost always ends up in a meltdown.

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5 Tips to Help Your ADHD Child Get Organized By Meagan Ruffing As the parent, this extra and sometimes timely step can feel like just one more thing in the laundry list of tips to remember with our children but in the end, it really does benefit everyone involved. Once your child has put all of the Legos in the red bin and is now standing in front of you, go ahead and give her another task. “Please make your bed and then come back and see me.” Even after specific commands like these your daughter might still feel overwhelmed with the constant picking up. For these types of children, it is important to give a timeline or a plan. For example, “After you put the Legos in the red bin and make your bed, you can take a break and swing outside but after your 10 minute break, you will need to go back to your room and hang your clothes up.” This storytelling to your child serves more than one purpose; it lets your daughter know what’s expected of her and it tells her the plan in a very clear way.

2. Don’t be afraid to give rewards. Some kids do better with tangible rewards. Forget the guilt of thinking you’re bribing your kids. Do what works for you and your child and get on with your day. Too often, guilt plays a role in parenting children with ADHD. Let it go and remind yourself that you know your child best and what works for other children does not always work for yours.

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advantage. If you see that your child is getting frustrated because he flat out does not want to pick up his room, tell him he can have five minutes of Minecraft for every command he does without whining. Be sure to remind him of this after he successfully does what you have asked him to do. Kids with ADHD crave structure and routine. It may not always seem like it especially when they’re yelling back at you or being defiant but these children need boundaries. Even though they like control and they like to test you, they ultimately do better when they know what is expected of them.

3. Make a story-telling board and go over it with your child. A story-telling board is exactly what it sounds like. This is ADHD advice 101. Get a piece of poster board, markers and maybe even some stickers. You will write out and draw what you want your child to do each day. Keep the commands short and to the point. Below is a very simple example of a story-telling board.

4. Take a picture of each area cleaned up the way you want it. This is a really simple way to have a visual example for kids about what you expect their space to look like. Remember the Legos mentioned earlier in this article? Take a picture of them in the red bin. When it comes time for your daughter to pick her room up, pull out that picture and show it to her. Kids need visual reminders of what needs to be done. This will take the guess work out of what she thinks you expect and instead, it will be an exact example of what you want her to do.

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5. Praise. It’s a toss-up for kids with ADHD on whether or not they like praise. Some do and some don’t. If your child does, than by all means, praise him as he picks things up. If you have a child who actually reacts negatively when you offer positive reinforcement, just wait until he is done with everything you have asked him to do and simply say, “Good job.” You may want to say more because you are used to doing that with your other children who love it when you tell them how proud or happy you are but some kids can’t stand this.

If this sounds like your child, simply acknowledging the hard work he has done is enough.

It may not seem like it now but kids really do want to be good; especially those with ADHD. Depending on how old your child is, she may not understand why she acts the way she does sometimes. This is all part of navigating the tricky world of having a child with a behavioral disorder. Use these five tips the next time you walk into your child’s room and see a huge mess. You’ll thank yourself later for having a plan in place instead of reacting in the moment.

Meagan Ruffing has an 9-year-old son with ADHD. Just when she thinks she’s got him figured out, he throws her a curveball and they find themselves starting from square one again. For more information on how to help your child and yourself, visit her at www.meaganruffing.com.

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April 6 / ¡Viva Hemisfair!

& ITC Anniversary Weekend The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures and Hemisfair begin their 50th anniversary weekend celebration with activities at Yanaguana Gardens and two new exhibits at the institute. Kick off at ITC is from 5 to 8 p.m. ITC will be free after 3 p.m. on April 6 only. Then head over to Yanaguana Gardens for a performance by Urban 15 and parade at 8 p.m. Also catch surf-rock legends King Pelican, featuring images and video from Hemisfair ‘68 at 8:30 p.m. at Yanaguana Gardens. This free event is from 5 to 10 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. http://hemisfair.org/

April 7 / 3rd Annual Mission Reach Flotilla Festival The public is invited to celebrate the entire day at Mission County Park Pavilions. A Flotilla water parade, 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. Mission County Park Pavilions, 6030 Padre Dr. 210-224-2694. https://www.sariverfoundation. org/events/mission-reach-flotilla/

April 20-22 / Texas Home & Garden Bring the whole family and step into the largest home and garden shows in Texas with face-to-face expert advice, money saving tips, remodeling/landscape ideas and a free fun kid zone. A special appearance on Saturday and Sunday with Joey Green, the guru of weird uses for brand-name products. Event times are Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General Admission: $9.00, Seniors 65+ and Retired Military w/ID $7.00, children 14 and under are free and active duty military w/ID are free. Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E Houston St. https://texashomeandgarden.com

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets: Ticket prices vary. 2:30 p.m. AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Pkwy. http://www.nba.com/spurs/ schedule

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SAMA Playdates - Japanese Journey: 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. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-9788183. https://www.samuseum.org/ calendar/event 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/

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ITC Anniversary Weekend Kickoff: The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures and Hemisfair begin their 50th anniversary weekend with a welcome from Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Congressman Lloyd Dogget, and District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino, offering remarks on the event’s lasting impact on San Antonio. The kickoff will lead into the opening of two new exhibits at the institute, “Viva HemisFair” focusing on the story of the vision behind HemisFair’68 with highlights from the celebration and “Viva ITC” A Legacy for the future detailing the origins of the institute. Kick off is from 5 to 8 p.m. ITC will be free after 3 p.m. on April 6 only. Admission $10 Facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA/

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for adults (18-64); $8 for seniors (65+) and children (6-17); free with membership, UTSA or Alamo Colleges identification. Institute of Texan Cultures, UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. 210-458-2300. www.

TexanCultures.com ¡Viva Hemisfair! Kick-Off: Hemisfair’s 50th anniversary celebration activities at Yanaguana Gardens include artist “Rob the Original” designing in the sand play area, a literal “Block Party” hosted by Community Housing Resource Partners who will be constructing a life-size house made of Everblocks ongoing throughout the weekend. Urban 15 performance and parade at 8 p.m. and surf-rock legends King Pelican featuring images and video from Hemisfair ‘68 at 8:30 p.m. This free event is from 5 to 10 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. http://hemisfair.org/ Art Strolls - One Big Family: Take your infant or toddler out for the morning to enjoy a tour of the museum collection. Diapers, blankies and yoga pants are welcome. Strollers and baby carriers strongly encouraged. 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. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. www.mcnayart. org/ Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet 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. 210-826-6411. http://www. thetwig.com/miss-anastasia WestFest: Now in its third year, WestFest 2018 is an arts and culture festival that celebrates our neighborhood through performing arts, art exhibits, educational workshops, and local cultural entrepreneurs in the culinary and retail art sectors. This event blends

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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younger festival-goers, there are interactive bilingual areas with story time, art projects and learning activities.

The all-day festival is free and open to the public. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library, 600 Soledad; Upon entering the Festival at one of the three main entrances (Navarro and Augusta Streets, Giraud and Soledad Streets, and the Central Library entrance on Soledad Street) 210-225-4728. https:// festival.saplf.org/

ITC Anniversary Weekend on April 6, 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES

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5 to 9 p.m. Guadalupanita Plaza, 1310 El Paso Street. http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/ Michael Jackson Tribute Concert: Starring Michael Jackson impersonator Danny Dash Andrews. Be a part of this incredible concert experience that pays tribute to the life and legacy of The King of Pop. A show for all ages, this two hour non stop high energy show will take you on a breathtaking magical musical journey that spans Jackson’s four decade career. General Admission $25. Doors open at 7:30pm.

Showtime at 8:00pm. The Josephine Theatre, 339 West Josephine Street. http://www.josephinetheatre.org/

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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 ages 2-12/ Free for kids under 2. Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes. http://www.sahga.

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org 7th Annual New Braunfels Kidsfest: An action-packed, kid-focused, annual event where families are able to discover all of the hill country’s best resources, products and services in one place during one weekend. This creative and kid friendly environment allows local organizations and businesses share what they offer local families in a unique experience that connects and engages local youth. With performances by local kid talent, free activity stations, and exhibitors representing over 150 plus local, youthcentered organizations, this is New Braunfels’ largest, kid-friendly, trade show style celebration. Admission is $4 and kids 2 and under are free. $3 if ticket is bought online. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 Common St, New Braunfels. http:// www.nbkidsfest.com San Antonio Book Festival: Celebrate ideas, books, libraries and literary culture at the 5th 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.

Activities include panel discussions, book signings, interactive areas and educational opportunities for children and teens, food trucks, live music, recipe demonstrations by cookbook authors, and computer training in the Technology Tent. For families and

3rd Annual Mission Reach Flotilla Festival: The public is invited to celebrate the entire day at Mission County Park Pavilions. A Flotilla water parade, 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. Mission County Park Pavilions, 6030 Padre Dr. 210-2242694. https://www.sariverfoundation. org/events/mission-reach-flotilla/ Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: Costume Character Appearance - Very Hungry Caterpillar. Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Twig Book Shop in the Can Plant Building, 306 Pearl Parkway Ste. 106.

210-826-6411. http://www.thetwig. com/miss-anastasia ITC Anniversary Weekend: The institute invites the community to celebrate its 50th year Anniversary by marking this milestone with activities, cultural performances on the exhibit floor and showings of a new dome show in the 26-screen dome theater.

The institute will open its Back 40 outdoor education area, featuring the 1800s-era buildings and costumed historians to lead guests through each building. Saturday, buy 1 get 1 halfoff. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures, UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. 210-4582300. www.TexanCultures.com Super Fun Saturday- Kites: As part of our 50th Anniversary join us for a special edition of Super Fun Saturday.

Participants will make and decorate their very own kites. This workshop will be led by local artists Stuart Allen and Cade Bradshaw. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.

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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. 210-978-8183. https://www. samuseum.org/calendar/event

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HEB Cinema on the Plaza presents a free screening of Disney/Pixar’s COCO at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on April 13, 2018.

Viva Family FunFest: A family friendly fundraising event to kick off the Fiesta Season. This is a Fundraising event is hosted by The Alamo Area Hospitality Association and is benefiting The Fisher House. Tickets Cost includes a Fajita Buffet Dinner. $25 Pre-purchased tickets close April 7th at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door will be $35.

Children 6 and under are free. 4 to 8 p.m. Viola’s Ventanas, 9660 Westover Hills Blvd. http://www.alamoareahospitalityassociation.com/pages/events. html

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Little Sprouts - Wildlife and Wildflowers: Spring means wildflowers and new life. Bring your little one, age 3-5 years, to the Garden for kid-friendly fun. Each Little Sprout Monday includes storytelling, kids’ crafts and hands-on explorations at your child’s pace. 10 to 11:30am. Fee

is $10 per adult and $5 per child. A parent or guardian must stay with the child. All children and adults attending must be registered. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

210-536-1400. www.sabot.org

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Astronomy in the Park: see April 5

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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. Frontcarrying baby carriers are encouraged and strollers are welcome. This

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COCO - HEB Cinema on the Plaza: Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Aspiring musician Miguel is confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, then enters the Land of the Dead to find his greatgreat-grandfather who is a legendary singer in this Disney animated feature film. Concessions available to purchase, please no outside food or drink. Pets are not allowed at this event. Free and open to the public.

The Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza. Two show times 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210-2238624. www.tobincenter.org Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet 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. 210-8266411. http://www.thetwig.com/ miss-anastasia 71st 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. $5 admission on Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Saturday and Sunday prices are $12.50 for adults (13 and older). Children 12 and under admitted free. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 9199 N State Hwy 16, Poteet. http://www.strawberryfestival.com

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Family Drop-In Program: The Garden offers many opportunities to enjoy plants, nature and gardening together as a family. Stop in for the Saturday Family Drop-in programs to connect with the plant world and promote understanding the importance of plants in our lives. These programs include fun, hands-on activities. No registration is needed – just ‘Drop-in’. Participants create crafts, play games and take part in a garden exploration activity. Free with admission. Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

210-536-1400. http://www.sabot.org/ education/family-programs/ 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. Non-members are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Free. 8 a.m. 246 Viesca, Alamo Heights. 210-342-2073. http://www.saaudubon.org/ or visit Facebook page www.facebook.com/ saaudubon/ H-E-Buddy Ultra-Accessible Run, Walk & Roll 1K: The H-E-Buddy event, originally limited to individuals from 2 to 14 years old, has been redesigned in 2017 to also include adults with special needs. Parents, guardians or chaperones may run the event with their kids or special needs participants as long as the registered/paid ‘entrant’ has an Official race number.

An event shirt and finisher medal will be awarded to the person registered as the “runner.” Alamodome, 100 Montana St. http://www.alamorunfest. com/h-e-buddy-run-walk-roll 30th 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. 830-629-2071. http://newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org/public_html/TrainShows.html 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 demonstrate life in early Texas. Chuck wagon champion Donnie Demoin demonstrates how cowboys were fed on the trail. Kids of all ages enjoy hands-on 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 multi-cultural 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 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 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. http://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/ ragin-cajun-festival/ 2018 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 nonprofits. 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. Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave. https://www.facebook.com/ barkitecturesanantonio/ 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 Discover Nature: Enjoy a Free day at the Park and join the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department for this exciting family-friendly festival that celebrates nature through hands-on fun for all ages. Enjoy a special presentation on dinosaurs of Texas by Dinosaur George, make nature inspired art, learn about honey bees, and stop by the pollination station. Tree adoptions while supplies last. Free to all ages. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elmendorf Lake Park, 3700 W Commerce. www.sanantonio.gov The Greenline Experience: Join Brooks

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Paint to Music: The San Antonio Symphony League will exhibit a selection of the 2018 Paint to Music contest entries at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures this spring, as a student-created exhibit. The Paint to Music Contest encourages children to explore the language of music and the role that classical music can play in enhancing creative expression through art. For the 2018 edition of the Paint to Music Contest, the Symphony chose three works to inspire the students’ artistry: an excerpt from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” “Davy Crockett” of The Alamo Suite from the 1960 film score by Dimitri Tiomkin, and Carl Ruggles’ “Marching Mountains.” The exhibit includes 40 images, displayed in the institute’s student exhibits gallery. Exhibition runs April 13 through July 15, 2018 and is free with Museum admission. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E César E. Chávez Blvd. 210-458-2300. http://www.texancultures.com

San Antonio Museum of Art Egyptian Animal Mummies: Science Explores an Ancient Religion in this upcoming exhibition. These reliquaries will be presented for the first time alongside the Museum’s collection of animal mummies. Recently conserved for this exhibition, the mummies include a cat, three crocodiles, two ibises, and three falcons.

The exhibition focuses on the creation of the mummies, their role in ancient Egyptian religion, and their burial. In collaboration with the San Antonio Zoo and the Radiology Department at University of Texas Health San Antonio, the mummies underwent modern scientific methods of examination including X-ray imaging and CT scanning, which made it possible to understand and analyze the contents of the mummies without unwrapping them. These tests and their results will be featured in the exhibition.

Exhibition runs through July 1, 2018 and is free with Museum admission. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www. samuseum.org

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Enjoy the last day of Fiesta at Mission Fest on April 30, 2018.

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for San Antonio’s newest urban linear park with the Greenline Experience, a festival featuring live music, activities and outdoor fun.

The 43-acre Greenline will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by family-friendly programming from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Greenline, 2532 Sidney Brooks. 210-678-3367. https://livebrooks.com/ Poteet Strawberry Festival: see April 13

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Boerne Market Days: see April 14 30th Annual Train Show Jamboree: see April 14 Poteet Strawberry Festival: see April 13 Folkfest: see April 14 Ragin’ Cajun Festival: see April 14

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SAMA Playdates - The Art of

Nature: Toddlers can enjoy stories, gallery activities, handson 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. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8183. https:// www.samuseum.org/calendar/ event Astronomy in the Park: see April 4

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Fiesta Fiesta: The official opening of Fiesta 2018! 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 To Advertise Call 305-4181

City’s biggest, best festival. Free. 4 to 9 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. http:// hemisfair.org/

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Fiesta Pops Concert: This annual concert features the music, dance, and culture of Mexico and Latin America through the local talents of San Antonio. 2018 Fiesta Pops brings star-power with San Antonio native and favorite, vocalist, Sebastien de la Cruz. 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 20 and April 21 at 8:00 p.m. and April 22 2:00 p.m. Tickets price $12.50 - $96. H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210-223-8624. www.tobincenter.org 32nd 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 including Hotcakes, Suede (Austin), Finding Friday, a Mariachi Band and others to be added. A live FIREWORKS show will be conducted at 11 pm.

The carnival midway will captivate kids of all ages with activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, hamster balls, slides, rides, face/hair painting and more. Admission is $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12-17; and free for kids under 12. 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway St. 210-824-2462. http://alamoheightsnight.org/ Toddler Art Play - One Big Family: 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.

McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https:// www.mcnayart.org/events/event/ toddler-art-play-making-waves/ Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet 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. 210-826-6411. http:// www.thetwig.com/miss-anastasia

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KidX Club Viva Fiesta: Come enjoy fun kid activities including arts & crafts, games and face painting. 12 to 2 p.m.

Center Court at Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N Loop 1604 East. 210-651-5601 https://rollingoaksmall.com/ San Antonio Home Show: see page 24 Fiesta Pops Concert: See April 20 Art in the Park with Magik Theatre: Join The Magik Theatre for a free theatrical play workshop for kids ages 4-11 and a Fiesta themed, metal making arts and crafts. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St. http://hemisfair.org/ Viva Botanica: This is a family-friendly, alcohol-free Fiesta event that includes hands-on activities, culinary presentations, and the best selection of native plants and trees to take home to adorn your garden. Included with general admission and free for members. Event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and plant sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

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adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs and community education.

Free. 10 to 11 a.m. heraton Gunter Hotel, 203 E. Houston St. 210-2267461. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/

Clown alley at “A Night In Old San Antonio” PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SAN ANTONIO CONSERVATION SOCIETY. Port San Antonio with a large variety of food booths, live entertainment, games, carnival rides and so much more. All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event. Games and activities are offered at either no cost or a small fee. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Port San Antonio, 200 Goodrich Dr. 210-6845214. www.fiestadelosninos.com Zeta Fiesta Track Meet: Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., presents its annual track meet for youths ages 5-12. This event is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop good sportsmanship skills. Students gain a feeling of accomplishment while participating in a healthy multicultural activity.

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: Kick off Fiesta® with the Annual Royalty Run 5K & Parade through the beautiful city of Windcrest. Parade watching is free so bring your own chair.

Dress in your most festive Fiesta wear and help bring the sights, sound and excitement of Fiesta. Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. (RMI) assists adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum level of independence through educational outreach, vocational and residential services and supports the community with events such as Fiesta Especial®, created for individuals with all types

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of disabilities. Parking for the Fiesta Especial Royalty Run 5K & Parade is located in the John Calvin Presbyterian Church parking lot from 7 to 11:30 a.m. 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. 210-6566674. http://www.fiestaespecial. com/5k-and-parade.html Southwest Olympic Fiesta: Southwest Olympic Fiesta is a track and field event featuring students with special 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. 210-622-4355. https://www.fiestasa.org/official-fiesta-event-calendar/ 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 non-profit, nokill organization whose mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care,

Earth Day presented by the City of San Antonio: Earth Day kicks off with a 5K run at Woodlawn Lake. This event was created to share with and educate the community on the value and respect we should give our Planet.

The event will include live music and dancing; educational booths; vegetarian food and drink options; t-shirt giveaways; tree giveaways; information for the preservation of the land, air and water in our community (such as energy saving tips, water saving advice, proper recycling, planting procedures for our climate and more); animal adoption/rescue; and promotion of mass transportation options.

Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Woodlawn Lake.

210-434-6967. https://www.fiesta-sa. org/official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Celebrations of the Traditions of Pow Wow: This is an official Fiesta event, which will provide 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. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodlawn Gymnasium, 1103 Cincinnati Avenue. https://www.fiestasa.org/official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Any Baby Can’s Walk 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 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. See website for schedule and Walk/Run pricing.

Helotes Cornyval Grounds 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes. 210-227-0170. http:// www.anybabycansa.org/ Fiesta Festival: This is an alcohol-free, family friendly event. The mini-parade begins at noon and features official Fiesta Royalty, elected resident To Advertise Call 305-4181

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. 210-531-3729. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ 20th 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. 512-847-6969. http://www.emilyann.org/ butterfly.html Texas Alamo Aloha: Celebrating the Fiesta Polynesian style with entertainment, craft and food.

Traders Village San Antonio, 9333 SW Loop 410. https:// tradersvillage.com

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Fiesta Pops Concert: See April 20 Fiesta de la Familia: Celebrating 25 years of Fiesta de la Familia fun on the spacious grounds of St. Gregory the Great Church and School! This is a familyoriented 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. 210- 342-0281. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA/

Deco District Arts & Musical Festival: The Network for Young Artists (NYA) presents its inaugural official Fiesta® event, the Deco District Arts and Music Festival.

This world-class, outdoor celebration brings together local residents and tourists to the Historic Deco District, offering dozens of performances by local and national musicians of all ages, street vendors, diverse food/drink menu and community spirit for all to enjoy. One stage is dedicated to NYA and youth centric organizations highlighting local youth talent who are certain to wow you. This event highlights the cultural, economic and social vitality of the Deco District, 1800 Fredericksburg Rd. Free. Noon to 8 p.m.

210-226-5611. https:// www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony & Fireworks Extravaganza: Arrive early and bring lawn chairs for continuous family Fiesta fun at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

The event features food and drink booths, continuous live entertainment, carnival rides, a rock climbing mountain, an interactive inflatable obstacle course, a children’s activities tent, military equipment display, novelty items and fireworks. The fireworks exhibition is the highlight of the event and traditionally attracts more than 15,000 spectators. Free. 1 to 9 p.m. The military ceremony begins at 4 p.m. Fort Sam Houston. 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-of-a-kind parade started in 1941 after a group of Texas Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in April 2018 | OurKidsMagazine.com

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thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/ river-walk-royalty-coronation Fiesta in Blue: This year, the Air Force’s annual salute to Fiesta is dedicated to the 300th Anniversary of San Antonio and honors the city’s rich military heritage. Stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, The United States Air Force Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provided more than 300 performances to audiences throughout a seven-state region. During the 1950s, the Band of the West began marching in the Fiesta Parades and has presented its annual Fiesta in Blue concern since 1985.

Admission is free. Edgewood Theatre, 402 Lanc. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ events/fiesta-in-blue/ Children can enjoy games and rides at this party for the pint-sized folks, Fiesta Día De Los Niños on April 21, 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF FIESTA DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS 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/

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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. 210-2265188. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/ niosa-night-old-san-antonio/ Texas Children’s History Forum: The Children 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, a Texas patriot, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, elected representative, scholar, statesman, rancher, and merchant. Students will be able to tour his home and step back in time to see not only where, but how he lived.

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the flags that flew over Texas during those years. Navarro personally saw and experienced many of these flags.

He noted in his writings that as he rode by the Alamo on his way out of town in February 1836 to sign the Texas Declaration of independence in Washington on the Brazos that a Mexican Flag with the number 1824 was flying over the Alamo. A replica of the 1824 flag and other select flags will be part of the Children’s Forum.

Reenactors and hostesses dressed in period clothing will present these flags in an interactive approach with the children. Many of these presenters are direct descendants of those who once hoisted these historic flags and will include Navarro, Canary Islander (Travieso), Seguin, George, Hamm, Walker and Lancaster descendants.

The event is free, but registration is required. Call 210-824-0277 for reservations. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Casa Navarro, 228 S Laredo. 210736-2344. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ official-fiesta-event-calendar/ Ford Mariachi Festival Kick-Off & River Walk Coronation: Experience the pageantry (and fun) of the River Walk Royal Court Coronation and enjoy live music with two live mariachi bands plus a DJ to round out the musical entertainment. Have fun dancing, dining & drinking. Fun activities include Fiesta medal buying and a free photo booth with props for the ultimate souvenir of the evening. Enjoy photo ops with River Walk Royalty.

Fiesta attire is encouraged. Purchase tickets online. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. http://www.

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PACfest 2018: A family-friendly 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. http://alamo.edu/pac/ pacfest/ Family Fiesta: This popular event has been providing laughter and excitement for over 27 years and features food, inflatables, train ride, petting zoo, pony ride, face painting, balloon clown, cascarones, regalia (including pins and shirts), and games for all ages. An entertainment stage operates throughout the evening providing shows with puppets, cloggers, mariachis and CHUMC’s contemporary Christian music praise bands. Some attractions and food cost $1-$6. Free admission and free parking. 5 to 9 p.m. Colonial Hills United Methodist Church. 210-349-2401. https://www. fiesta-sa.org/events/family-fiesta/

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127th Battle of Flowers Parade: Showcasing the city of San Antonio’s Tricentennial Celebration with the theme “300 Timeless Treasures” the parade honors those who fought for Texas Independence at San Jacinto.

Beginning on Grayson Street and Broadway, the Vanguard made up of over 2,500 parade participants will step off at 9:05 a.m., followed by a new section of the parade honoring San Antonio Heroes called To Advertise Call 305-4181

“Simplemente San Antonio” at 9:30 a.m. Tickets $15 - $30. http://www. battleofflowers.org Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet 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. 210-8266411. http://www.thetwig.com/ miss-anastasia

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Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade: The theme for this year’s parade is “City Lights and Celebrations.” 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. $16.50 - $30.

Tickets are available online. 210735-6644. 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 ethnic cuisine. $15 for adults/children 12 and under free.

No coolers allowed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

210-271-3247. 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.

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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. 210-614-6734. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/ fiesta-pooch-parade/ United Way 2018 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. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lockwood Park, 801 North Olive Street. https://www.unitedwaysatx. org/kids-festival/ Trader Village Dia de los Ninos / Kidsfest: Come out for a familyfriendly fun event consisting of live entertainment, community resources, interactive activities and games, rides, face painting, and lots more. 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Traders Village San Antonio, 9333 SW Loop 410. https://tradersvillage.com

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MissionFest 2018: 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. http:// www.sanjosemissionfest.com/

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