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CONTENTS volume 32 • number 9

HOMEWORK HEADQUARTERS

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6 SMART STUDY STATIONS THAT SPELL SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESS

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FIELD TRIP IDEAS

BY GRADE

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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY

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SLEEP, SCIENCE, & SMARTER KIDS

HOW SLEEP BOOSTS LEARNING

22 CALENDAR • Zoo Run • Kids Eat Free • Free Things to Do

29 FAMILY THEATRE

32 EXHIBITS

38 YOUR KIDS

• Lamentable Life Of Captain Hook To Treasure Island • Duck for President

• Earth Explorers • Coney Island • Girl’s Eye View

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Parents, I hope you have all had enough time during these first weeks of school Magazine to shake off vacation mode and get your kids back into a good academic routine.

After a summer likely full of late nights with the kiddos, getting back on track with the right sleep schedule is crucial to boost your child’s learning skills. Do you know the appropriate number of hours of sleep your child needs for their age? If not, Magazine read Malia Jacobson’s article “Sleep, Science, & Smarter Kids: How Sleep Boosts Learning.”

These first weeks of school are also the time where PTA/PTO parents and schools work together to decide where to go on field trips and fund raising events.

Magazine For ideas about where students can go this year check out our Field Trip Directory and an informative article by Tara Schofield, which includes age-appropriate recommendations for field trip destinations.

It is also that time of year when parents get to add a new activity to their afterschool or evening to-do list: Homework Help. Make things a little easier for your children and yourself by creating a homework headquarters in your house. For help on how to do this, read Alyssa Chirco’s article “6 Smart Study Stations That Spell School Year Success.”

And as always, flip through our dated calendar for the many events going on this month like free outdoor movies, “I Spy …” A Scavenger Hunt and the Annual “Animal” Kids’ Zoo Run, plus many more.

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Homework Headquarters: 6 Smart Study Stations That Spell School Year Success

By Alyssa Chirco

Homework may not be your child’s favorite part of the school year, but it’s no secret that completing those after-school assignments can lead to academic success.

Help the students in your household develop good study habits and tackle their homework with confidence by creating at least one of these well-stocked study stations within your home.

1. A Desk in the Bedroom This option is ideal for students who need a designated work space away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the family. While a bedroom desk may not be the best choice for students who need homework help or frequent reminders to stay on task, it works well for both older students and self-motivated learners. Consider a 8

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high loft bed with a desk underneath when floor space is at a premium.

2. A Family Work Zone Some families designate an entire room in their house as a family work zone, and equip the space with computers and printers, as well as a table or desk for writing and big, comfy chairs for reading and studying. Art and craft supplies are often found here too, since these rooms are designed with both productivity and creativity in mind.

Kids who like company while doing homework thrive in this kind of environment, since siblings are close by working on projects of their own. Loft spaces, basements, attics and spare bedrooms all lend themselves to becoming a family work zone with the right furniture and accessories.

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3. A Central Command Center Love the idea of a family work zone, but don’t have the space? A small desk in the kitchen or family room can serve as a workspace for the whole family, especially when there are cabinets for storage either above or below. Think about where you keep items like calendars, school papers and the family computer in your home. You probably already have a central command center of sorts; stash some scissors, pens, paper and glue sticks there, and you have a simple study station ready to go.

4. A Multi-Purpose Office Mom or Dad’s home office can easily double as your family’s homework headquarters. Standard office supplies will already be on hand, and it is already a room that has been designed with work in mind. For younger students, clear a space on the desk or tuck a small table and chair into a corner of the room so they can work on their assignments while you work on yours.

To make this arrangement work with older students, consider assigning designated office hours so every member of the family knows when he or she can expect to use the space.

5. A Rolling Homework Cart Need some flexibility in your life? Keep in mind that

your homework headquarters doesn’t have to be stationary. Invest in a rolling homework cart and students can do homework almost anywhere. Notebooks, file folders, writing supplies, paper and even laptops and printers can be stored on these carts, especially if you invest in one with at least three shelves. And with this option, you enjoy the added bonus of easy cleanup and out-of-the-way storage, since the cart can be rolled into an inconspicuous closet or alcove once homework is completed.

6. The Kitchen Table Despite objections from parents, the kitchen table remains a popular homework spot among kids. There’s just something so appealing (and convenient) about spreading your books and papers across the very surface where your family eats dinner every evening. If this is the study space your kids insist on using, keep it clutter-free by storing supplies nearby.

Creating a designated study space within your home, whether simple or elaborate, sends the message that your family values both homework and education. It’s one of the easiest, but most important, things you can do to help your children achieve school year success.

Alyssa Chirco writes about parenting and family life for publications across the country. Despite her best efforts, her children still prefer to do their homework at the kitchen table every evening.

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Field Trip Ideas by Grade

By Tara Schofield

Field trips can be a memorable and positive experience for school children. Providing an excursion for the kids and a chance to try new things holds many meaningful benefits for children.

Do you remember that one day in school when you did a worksheet about animal sounds? Neither does anyone else! What about a day at a farm or zoo where you saw animals in person, eating and making their unique sounds?

Those are the memories that will live forever. One of the greatest benefits of a field trip is creating experiences that your students will remember and talk about into adulthood.

Field trips provide an “outside of the normal” classroom where children can try new things, have different experiences and learn valuable life lessons. A field trip can be to countless locations where students can see new sights and have hands-on opportunities in a wide variety of experiences. The field trip may be to a location right around the corner or may require a bus ride to a different town. Regardless, the objective of the trip is to learn, be exposed to a different environment and be able to try new things.

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Benefits of Kids’ Field Trips While a day in the classroom has its benefits, there are many advantages to getting children out of their typical settings and experiencing new environments. The field trip may be a place that supports the current curriculum.

Other trips may be to unrelated, yet relevant locations. For instance, if your class is learning about planets, a trip to the planetarium can help enhance the coursework. However, you could also plan a field trip to the zoo or aquarium. The experiences may not match the lesson about the universe, but the animals or marine life can offer valuable learning opportunities.

Hands-On Learning Some field trips lend themselves to providing hands-on instructions for students. Let’s imagine you are organizing a field trip to a local greenhouse. The owner offers to let the kids plant their own flowers in individual pots that the students can take back to school with them. Not only will they get to see a variety of plants and flowers while they are at the greenhouse, they will have the chance to get their hands in the soil and do some planting. By having a LIKE US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY hands-on exercise, the experience has more meaning to the kids.

providing a change in routine for the students and keeps them engaged in learning.

Bonding Among Students Taking children out of their regular environment gives them a chance to interact with each other differently. Whether it is sitting with different partners on a bus or working with varied teams, the students have a chance to get to know each other in a more relaxed setting. This can create bonds between pupils that weren’t there before.

Preschool Field Trip Ideas Determining a place for field trips for preschoolers takes some creativity. It is important to find activities that are appropriate for their age, interest level, and physical needs.

Preschoolers are typically between the ages of 3-5 years old. At this age, there are many options for outings that are interesting and appropriate for their age level. When planning a field trip for young children, keep in mind that their attention span is quite short, they have a high need for physical movement, and they love hands-on learning. Use some of the fun ideas below to engage your preschool kids in interactive field trips.

A Change in Routine While children thrive with routine, having a change in schedule can change the energy of the group. It allows kids to be shifted from a conditioned response to a known environment to a spontaneous response to a new and unknown environment. This teaches them to be adaptable, excited to try something different, and confident in being able to do something new.

The outing also provides a natural opportunity for parents to volunteer and participate in their kid’s adventure. Asking parents to attend the field trip not only helps you to monitor the children, it helps to provide more interaction and explanation to smaller groups of kids.

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Interactive Museums There are a variety of interactive types of museums that are appropriate for preschoolers. Two common museums that are fitting for preschoolers are children’s museums and history museums.

Children’s Museums - typically have learning stations with activities that are designed for young children. The advantage of a children’s museum is the kids can learn while they are moving, allowed to make noise, explore, and try new things. Whether it’s a bubble maker, a mini store and kitchen,

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History Museums - are often a great option for kids. They get a chance to see how people lived in a different time period.

There may be activities that are targeted to children’s abilities, both in physical movement and mental capabilities. The children can try a variety of different undertakings and create lasting memories from their day at the museum.

Aquarium Have you seen the wonder and excitement on a child’s face when he or she sees a shark swimming straight towards him or her? What about touching a stingray? An aquarium is an exciting outing for a child. Plan a day for your kids to view sea life up close. Like the museums, an aquarium is an environment where kids can move, be active, and learn through movement.

Park A simple field trip to the park for playtime, games, and a picnic can be exciting for kids. Planning simple games like kick ball, flying kites, and blowing bubbles is often all it takes for kids to spend hours playing together. You may also be able to find parks with a splash pad where kids can run through sprinklers and interact with various water features. This can also be a great way to cool down during hot summer days.

Kindergarten Field Trip Ideas Field trips are exciting and thrilling for kids. Younger, kindergarten-age kids will enjoy hands-on experiences where they can learn through touching, trying, and tasting new things.

Kids love to learn and one of the best ways to understand new things is to have a hands-on experience. Kindergarten field trips can be exciting and expand the thinking of each of the kids. While any new experience can provide meaningful lessons, there are some activities that are great adventures for 5 to 6-year-old students. Use some of the ideas below for planning your next field trip, or let the ideas help you brainstorm even more opportunities.

Farm Kids love animals, especially smaller and less intimidating animals. Look for different options in your area, from small family farms to larger properties. The more variety of animals available for the kids to see and interact with, the better.

There are many animals the children can interact with that are appropriate for a child to be close to and touch. Some of the most common farm animals they may encounter animals include rabbits, goats, calves, chickens, and sheep.

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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY grab children’s attention. Contact your local library and see what they have to offer that will provide fun education for young kids. The librarian may have a reading and music activity, there may be a multi-media option, or they may have educational toys that the kids can enjoy.

Children’s Theatre If your area has a children’s theatre, definitely investigate what they have to offer. Many present regular and affordable performances tailored especially to children. Live plays, live music, magic shows, and audience participation performances can be found at most children’s theatres.

Orchestra Kids are receptive to music and can learn to enjoy all types of genres, including classical and lively orchestra tunes.

A visit to the orchestra can give children an appreciation for the wide variety of instruments that are available and open their minds to the possibility of learning to play an instrument. A cultural field trip can be a memorable and life-changing event for your students.

Ceramic Shop A trip to a ceramic shop is like playing with play dough in a big way. Kids love the feel of clay and the idea of making something special. Work with the shop owner to see what types of products the kids can make while they are on their

field trip. Perhaps they could make a small plate or a small cup. It may be possible for the kids to paint or decorate a pre-made object that they can take home with them.

Zoo As with a farm, the kids will enjoy the chance to interact with the animals at the zoo. The zoo may offer a wider variety, although the kids may not be able to get as close to the animals. The kids will love a chance to watch the monkeys, elephants, bears, and all the other zoo residents. When you make arrangements to visit the zoo, ask if there are opportunities for the kids to feed animals, like giraffes or monkeys.

This can add extra excitement to the visit. Also, many zoos include a smaller “Petting Zoo” just for the kids.

Firehouse Kids are intrigued by the equipment, clothing, and environment of a firehouse. The visit can be not only be entertaining, but educational, as kids learn the risks that fire poses and how to avoid those risks. Ask the firemen to make demonstrations for the kids while showing them how to use the tools on the truck. This visit can be fun while alerting your students to the risks of playing with fire.

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All of our productions are based on books children are reading in school, and are accompanied by a comprehensive study guide packed with standards-based activities.

Group rates available. Call 210-2272751 for reservations.

The Tower of Americas 210-223-3101 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way San Antonio, TX 78205 www.toweroftheamericas.com For more than 35 years, the 750-foottall Tower of the Americas has offered the most breathtaking views of the Alamo City. Bring your school group or scout group to the Tower of the Americas and learn about the history of Texas. Also experience our Skies Over Texas 4D Theater ride!

Special group packages available.

HISTORICAL SITES The Alamo 300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 225-1391 On February 23, 1836 the arrival of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s army outside San Antonio nearly caught the Texians and Tejanos, who defended the Old Spanish Mission turned fort, by surprise. See where the defenders held out for 13 days against Santa Anna’s Army. Walk along the same paths that were walked by Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Col. Travis, Juan Seguin. History talks, for children 4th grade & up, are given every 30 minutes. Please check our website for more details. Cost: call for rates.

Hours: call for schedule.

Casa Navarro State Historic Site 228 S. Laredo San Antonio, TX 78207 226-4801 http://www.thc.state. tx.us/hsites/hs_casa_ navarro.shtml

Cost: Adults, $4; Ages 6-18/Students with I.D, $3 per person; Group rates are available. Hours: Tues. – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5pm.

Casa Navarro State Historic Site, in downtown San Antonio, is the restored home of Tejano patriot José Antonio Navarro. Navarro was an influential figure in Texas during the momentous fifty-five year period (1810-1865) when the state’s destiny was forged. A leading advocate of Tejano rights, he is best known as “The Strongest Defender of the Rights of His People.” Today, visitors tour Navarro’s adobe home furnished with period antiques, read copies of his writing and discuss questions of history with informed park interpreters.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Exit IH-10 at Probrandt, follow signs 534-8833 www.nps.gov/saan

Cost: Free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Reservations are not required for entry or activities. Education groups and youth groups are required to make a reservation even if planning to self-guide. In 1718 Franciscans and Spanish representatives established the first mission. Within 13 years San Jose, Espada, and San Juan Capistrano were located along the San Antonio River. Today visitors can retrace the footsteps of the mission Indians and friars. Run by the National Park Service. Handicap accessible.

Southwest School of Art 300 Augusta San Antonio, TX 78201 224-1848 www.swschool.org

We invite you to visit our campus to learn the story of the Southwest School of Art & Craft and its historic site in the Ursuline History Center. Docent tours of the historic main building, old copper kitchen and grounds are available, but please call for hours, free parking.

Arrangements for other times or for groups larger than 15, can be made by calling ahead. Come learn about the history of early San Antonio as well as contempowwrary art.

Spanish Governor’s Palace 105 Military Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 224-0601 http://www.nps.gov/ nr/travel/American_ Latino_Heritage/Spanish_ Governors_Palace.html Call for Tour information

Originally built in 1722 to protect the mission (Alamo) and its surrounding colony, this ten-room aristocratic Spanish House was home to 32

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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY Spanish governors and is complete with furnishing from the early 18th century. The Governor’s Palace is the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic early Spanish house.

For an added educational experience at the Palace, visitors are encouraged to visit on the last Sunday of the month when La Compania de Cavalleria del Real Presidio de Bexar visits. Mostly handicap accessible.

Steves Homestead 509 King William St. San Antonio, TX 78204 225-5924 www.saconservation.org Group rates are available. Hours: 10 a.m. – 3:30p.m. This elegant threestory mansion, located in the King William Historic District on the east bank of the San Antonio River was built in 1876 for Edward Steves. In 1952 the homestead was donated to the San Antonio Conservation Society. The property once boasted about having San Antonio’s first indoor pool, now a meeting facility, also included on the grounds are The Carriage House, River House and the Servant’s Quarters which is now the visitor’s center. Now offering self guided tours and the latest tour: From Root to Rafters – A behind the Scenes Look at the Hidden Homestead. Call for more information.

MUSEUMS Institute of Texan Cultures 801 S. Bowie Street San Antonio, TX 78205 458-2291 MusiumTours@UTSA.edu wwww.texancultures.com

Our interactive student tours and docent demonstrations bring the stories of Texans, past and present to life. Explore exhibits and interpretive areas, view a show in the Dome and more. Call or email to book reservations. A cultural heritage museum associated with the Smithsonian Institution.

Louis Tussaud’s Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 301 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 224-9299 www.plazawaxmuseum. com

Two museums under one roof. Fun for all ages! 250 wax figures – Ripley’s contains over 500 unique exhibits. Fun, historical, educational, discounted group rates available for 12 or more.

McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave San Antonio, TX 78209-4618 (210) 824-5368 www.mcnayart.org

Enjoy a free docent-led tour or selfguided experience at the McNay Art

Museum! We have many options for you to choose from related to curriculum or our permanent and temporary exhibitions. Call the Scheduler at 210.805.1767 or e-mail tours@mcnayart.org to set up a visit.

Bus reimbursements are available.

San Antonio Fire Museum 801 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 390-7236 www. sanantoniofiremuseum.org

We invite you to the visit the San Antonio Fire Museum, located downtown at the Old Fire Station # 1, to learn about the history of the SA Fire Department. Through the use of displays and exhibits of apparatus, equipment and photos, the Museum presents San Antonio’s firefighting past to visitors in an informative and historically distinctive atmosphere.

Field trips to the SAFM are for groups of 30 students or less, from PreK to 12th grade. At least one chaperone must accompany every 10 students.

Hours are Tuesday –Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance..

The Buckhorn Museum 318 E. Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-247-4004 www.buckhornmuseum.com

More than just a normal museum, we’re five museums in one! We have Horns, Fins, Feathers, The Hall

of Texas History Wax Museum, and regular special exhibits unlike anything seen in any other museums in the world . We don’t like the idea that museums have to be stuffy, quiet places. How are you going to get excited about that! Ooh and ahh at the sites, get close to our world record holding trophy mounts, see our collection of oddities!

Texas Transportation Museum 11731 Wetmore Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 490-3554 www.txtransportationmuseum.org Hours: Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday is group day, reservations must be made in advance. Train rides start at noon and end at 4:30, every 45 minutes. For many youngsters, this will be their very first train ride.

Reading about railroads in books or on the internet cannot compare with the real live experience of riding the rails or seeing a genuine traditional depot and walking through old fashioned passenger cars that became sleepers at night as even what we consider to be relatively short journeys today sometimes took days in days gone by.

spacetime park Explore the Solar System at the Speed of Light!

SpaceTime Park is a unique walk-through diorama of the solar system, accurately scaled so you can walk it at the speed of light. It's a view of our Solar System you can't get from a book or video. Learn amazing facts about each planet, their orbits, our missions to visit them and the challenges of space exploration, even at light speed.

Coming this spring— Dinosaur Island, the Time Trail and a Power Display. See the most realistic dinosaurs, walk through the 4.5 billion year history of the Earth, learn about different energy technologies and more, all in a comfortable park-like setting.

Bring your own snacks, or take advantage of our Martian Solar Powered Snack Bar. Please visit our web site for hours, location, rates, scheduling and other info.

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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY US Army Medical Department Museum Ft. Sam Houston 226-0265 www.ameddmuseumfoundation.org

History of Army Medicine from 1775 to the present including uniforms, equipment, vehicles, and aircraft used by the army medical department. Goals of the Foundation are to sustain the legacy and heritage of the Army Medical Dept.; to educating the civilian and military communities on the significant contributors of the Army Medical Dept. to the nation’s health care.

Witte Museum 3801 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 357-1910 www.wittemuseum.org

A field trip to the Witte Museum is available to school groups (including home schools), day care centers, senior living facilities, professional groups and organizations. Selfguided group visits must be scheduled at least eight days in advance. Group rates are available with fifteen people per group. At least one adult chaperone must accompany every 10 students. Call Witte Museum guest reservations to schedule group visit.

NATURE Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 830-537-4212 or 888-TEX-CAVE www.cavewithoutaname. com

Well-informed guides lead you through a one hour educational tour of this masterpiece of natures’ art.

The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more. Enjoy a tour of the six major rooms in comfort; 66º year-round, easy walkways, brilliant lighting Gift shop and hiking trails on the surface. To protect the beauty of the cave and the safety of our visitors, the size of each tour is limited to 25 people.

Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-4616 education@cibolo.org www.cibolo.org

Outdoor classroom in 100-acre park with woodland, marsh, prairie and Cibolo Creek. Offers TEKS aligned programs for K-6 school groups.

Come have fun while you learn! Call for rates and scheduling.

COSA Parks & Recreation – Natural Areas 21395 Milsa San Antonio, TX 78256 698-1057 www.sanaturalareas.org

Meet the plants, animals and rocks of the San Antonio Natural Areas!

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Guided trips last 1 to1-1/2 hours.

Appropriate for all ages.

Natural Bridge Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road San Antonio, TX 78266 210-651-6101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

Experience an incredible underground world of natural beauty. An exciting and educational 75-minute guided tour takes you 180 feet underground. Lesson plans available. Group rates available with reservation (please call for availability and pricing). Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels, 8 miles west of I-35 at exit #175.

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston @ N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 207-3255 www.sabot.org

Groups of 15 students (pre-K-High school; public/private/home school) are eligible for a school group rate. Call for more information and reservations.

PERFORMING ARTS Youth Matinee Series Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry St. San Antonio, TX 78202 210-207-2719

The Carver’s Youth Matinee Series offers kids, parents and teachers an opportunity to experience music and art forms from a variety of world cultures in a series of free monthly performances that engage imaginations, ideas, learning, creativity and the senses. The hourlong matinees are free. Transportation funding assistance is available for schools.

For the Love of Drums 210-260-2221 www.fortheloveofdrums.com

Onsite and mobile field trips. Save time fuel and other transportation hassles by bringing our field trips to your location. Flat rate per hour. We provide all instruments. For a quick and easy field trip go to our website to register.

Jensen’s Yamaha Music School 2241 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio, TX 78213 366-5048 www.jensensyamahamusic.com

Music appreciation, introduction to instruments, keyboard playing, large motor muscle developmental skills at your school or our studio.

Handicapped accessible. Limit 15 students.

The San Antonio Symphony 222 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 554-1010 www.sasymphony.org

Education is central to the mission of the San Antonio Symphony. The San Antonio Symphony has been working to bring music educational programs to the schoolchildren of Bexar County for 75 years.

One important reason that the Symphony reaches out to almost 40,000 students annually is because of the statistics collected proving a correlation between music instruction and increased academic ability.

ROAD TRIPS Aquarena Center 921 Aquarena Springs Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 512-245-7570 www.aquarena.txstate. edu

Cost: call for rates. Hours: open daily, call for scheduling. Aquarena Center’s educational mission is to provide people of all ages with the ability to recognize Spring Lake as an unique freshwater ecosystem through interpretative interactive experiences that engages the audience in an exploration of interconnections between all living things and water. Glass bottom boats view the amazing San Marcos Springs. Wetlands walk, public aquariums and native trails provide the perfect outdoor adventure for all ages.

SpaceTime Park 1001 Watson Lane East (Look for the big yellow ball) New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-302-3045 www.SpaceTimePark.com

A scale model of the solar system you can explore at the speed of light.

See an eclipse. Watch our Moon Buggy demonstrate the phases of the moon. See realistic dinosaurs on the Time Trail. Find retro/vintage and science toys in our gift shop. ***Free admission for K-12 teachers***

South Texas Maize Hondo, TX 830-741-3968 fun@southtexasmaize.com www.southtexasmaize. com

Your field trip maize admission includes our 7-acre maze, the Twin Cow Train, Farmer Ken’s Kiddy Korral ,a hayride, and the hay jump.

Additional activities are available for an extra fee. Field trips are available by RESERVATION ONLY Tuesday - Friday from 9-2 p.m. Allow 2-4 hours. One chaperone/Teacher is required per 3-5 students. We are now offering special times, dates and activities for Home Schoolers!

The South Texas Maize has picnic areas, restrooms and hand washing facilities. Field trips can be scheduled from September 28 - November 18, 2016

Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center 390 Cordova Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 830-379-1122 or 830-3790933 www.texagedu.org Visit our center, a working farm, to learn about food, fiber, animals and the heritage of farming and ranching.

A great learning experience.

Texas State Aquarium North Beach Corpus Christi TexasStateAquarium.org 361-881-1307 Reserve@txstateaq.org Texas State Aquarium offers students experiences that compliment classroom curriculum, align with grade specific TEKS concepts and process skills, and promote STEM exploration. Grade appropriate Aquarium Discovery Programs immerse K-12 students in hands-on, student-centered STEM activities promoting investigation, critical thinking and creativity within the Aquarium’s diverse habitats, classrooms and nearby marine environments. Please register for programs at least two weeks in advance.

Texas State Capitol Tours Austin, TX 512-463-0063 http://www.tspb.state. tx.us/SPB/Plan/Tours.htm The Capitol Complex makes a perfect complement to a visit to the city.

Our various facilities are designed to serve visitors to the Capitol, whether observing the legislative process, strolling the grounds, buying a unique gift, learning about Texas history, or simply enjoying the magnificent architecture of the complex buildings. Groups of 10 or more should make advanced reservations.

LITERATURE Central Library Children’s Department 600 Soledad Street San Antonio, TX 78205 207-2500 ask for Children’s Department www.mysapl.org The “Enchilada Experience” tour highlights the Central Library’s architecture and art. Browse our extensive collection and settle in for stories. Groups may make advance reservations.

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Sleep, Science, & Smarter Kids: How Sleep Boosts Learning

By Malia Jacobson

Want kids to bring home A’s? Start with more ZZZs. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success. That’s bad news, because today’s kids get about an hour less sleep each night than they did 30 years ago, says New York Times bestselling author Po Bronson in his book NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. This lost sleep comes with a steep price tag—impaired learning and reduced academic success.

How does sleep boost learning? Researchers believe it has to do with the way the brain processes information during sleep.

In fact, Michigan State University researchers found that children can even learn while they’re asleep as the brain integrates new information and memories. Researchers from University of Florida discovered that newborns learn in their sleep, and new research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that sleep helps students perform better on tests.

Read on for age-specific information on how sleep impacts learning—and how to help kids get a better nights’ rest.

EARLY SCHOOL YEARS 3-8 For sleep-deprived kids, school trouble starts early: 10 percent of kids in early education suffer from sleep disturbances that disrupt learning, according to a German study. The American Professional Sleep Society reports that sleep deprivation significantly worsens inattentiveness and hyperactivity in young children, leading to ADHD-like symptoms (known as “faux” ADHD).

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Even modest sleep deprivation is enough to hinder learning.

According to a study published in the journal SLEEP, a mere hour of lost slumber is enough to bring on inattentiveness and hyperactivity in young children. A 2011 study of 6 and 7 year olds shows that language skills, grammar, spelling, and reading comprehension suffer when kids get less than 9 hours of sleep per night.

How to help: Sleep-deprived children may not appear sleepy, says Shelby F. Harris, Psy.D., Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. In fact, they may act hyper and goofy. But preschoolers and school-age children don’t outgrow the need for a consistent bedtime and bedtime routine. Establish an age-appropriate bedtime that allows your child to rest for 10 to 11 hours each night.

‘TWEEN YEARS 9-13 During the late elementary and middle-school years, academics become more challenging and sports more competitive. But when increasingly busy schedules start cutting into sleep, kids retain less of what they learn, says Mark Splaingard, M.D., director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “Long hours spent on sports practice or math problems are counterproductive, if these activities keep kids up late at night,” he notes. Kids will learn more and LIKE US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

perform better—whether on the field or in the classroom— with sufficient shut-eye.

How to help: Parents need to understand sleep’s importance and guard kids’ sleep hours zealously, says Splaingard. That means maintaining firm school-year bedtimes and choosing after-school and evening activities that end at least an hour before kids need to wind down for bed.

TEENAGE YEARS 14-18 Teenagers are Splaingard’s most sleep-deprived patients, a fact that doesn’t surprise him. During high school, after-school jobs, extracurricular activities, sports, socializing, and homework simply don’t leave enough time for sleep. Most teens need more sleep than parents think—over 9 hours a night—and chronic sleep deprivation hurts learning at a time when kids need lots of mental energy for tough subjects from chemistry to calculus.

But teens’ busy schedules deserve only part of the blame for teens’ sleep deficits: cell phones and laptops keep teens up late, often into the wee hours. When teens finally power off their computers and go to bed, round-the-clock access to cell phones disrupts sleep. A new study reports that sleeping near cell phones puts teens at risk for so-called “sleep texting:” waking up and firing off text messages during the night without any recollection of having sent the texts the next morning. All this sleep disruption adds up to bleary mornings and bleak report cards.

How much sleep does your child need?

Three to Six Years Old 10-12 hours per day Seven to Twelve Years Old 10-11 hours per day Thirteen to Eighteen Years Old 8-9 hours per day

How to help: Protect teens’ precious sleep hours with a media curfew— shut down all electronics an hour before bed and establish a “charging station” outside the bedroom where teens leave their electronics overnight. This important step keeps bedrooms free of sleep-disrupting cell phones and computers, says Harris.

“The bedroom should be a place for sleep,” she notes. “It’s not a spot for homework, watching TV, or surfing the Internet.”

When it comes to learning, tutors, cutting-edge gadgets, and hours of homework can’t compensate for hours of lost sleep.

When parents prioritize kids’ sleep needs, learning comes more naturally, says Splaingard. “We think we’re helping make kids more successful with more activities and more homework. But what they really need is more sleep.”

Malia Jacobson is a nationally published journalist and mom of three.

Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.

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Annual “Animal” Kids’ Zoo Run: Gather your friends to compete in the Kids’ Zoo Run benefiting the San Antonio Zoo. There will be a onequarter mile course for children 5 and under and a one-half mile course for those ages 6-11. Both courses run within the confines of the zoo.

Help continue the tradition of family entertainment, animal conservation, and education by participating in this year’s SA Antonio Zoo Kids’ Run. This run is open to ages 11 and younger and will be divided into 5 age categories. Cost is $25 per runner.

All runners will receive a t-shirt and a ribbon. Medals will go to top 3 boys and girls finishing in each age group.

Starts at 8:30 a.m. Sign up online at www.kidsrun.kintera.org San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-7347184. http://www.sazoo-aq.org/ events/kids_run/

Astronomy in the

Park with San Antonio Astronomical Association

Sept.17/ “I Spy …” A Scavenger Hunt!: Do you think you would make a good detective? Can you solve puzzles using clues?

If you think you can, sign up for, I Spy … Scavenger Hunt in the King William neighborhood! Kid “detectives” will get a pair of binoculars to use for finding the photo clue on their own “hunter’s map.” Find all the clues, fill out the puzzle to find a hidden message, and you could be the #1 detective of the day. First, second and third place detectives will be awarded a special medal. All detectives will be treated to refreshments at the finish line. A parent or guardian must accompany children.

Space is limited. Please register to guarantee your child receives all supplies. Call Villa Finale Visitor Services at 210-223-9800 no later than Thursday, September 15th at 4 p.m. The program is designed for two age categories: kids 5 – 8, and 9 – 12 (each group receives age-appropriate activities). Check-in begins at 9:30am at Villa Finale, 401 King William. “Hunt” ends at Steves Homestead located at 509 King William. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. https://www.facebook.com/events/290000981363574/

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Founded in 1974, the San Antonio Astronomical Association is located in San Antonio with members residing primarily in Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, and Medina counties near San Antonio. Their primary purpose is to provide members and the public education, enjoyment, and entertainment through astronomy. Every Wednesday, weather permitting, interested citizens of all ages can join astronomers and other stargazers to observe the sky through large telescopes in an informational program with the SAAA. The program is free and is currently held at Raymond Rimkus Park in Leon Valley.

For more information, see their calendar listing in this issue.

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What’s Inside 25 Earth Explorers

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29 Family Theatre

34 Free Fun in SA

2 Friday

Labor Fest Fair 2016: Bring out the family and enjoy a three-day weekend filled with live music, great food, and family fun. The familyfriendly Labor Fest Park Explosion is an event featuring Contemporary Top 40, Soft Jazz, Big Band, Tejano and Norteno inspired music.

The Explosion will also feature festival foods and carnival activities for all ages as well as School Supply Giveaways. $20-$30 for Adults/ Kids 12 & under are free. Friday is Community Day and is free to all; Canned food donations are encouraged. Fri from 5 to 10 p.m./ Sat & Sun from noon to 11 p.m. Montana St & Tower of Americas Drive (Across highway from Alamodome). http://laborfestsa.com/events.html San Japan 09 Anime Convention: San Japan will be bringing the fun once again to the River Walk as it holds events in three concurrent locations at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio Grand Hyatt Hotel and the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel. San Japan is the Largest Anime Convention in South Texas with over 18,000 attendees at last year’s event. Cosplay, live music, interactive panel discussions, special guests and all things anime will highlight the event. Two exhibit halls will be filled with items of interest to anime fans.

Hours vary by date. $27.25$62.65. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market. http://san-japan. org/# Starting Out Wild - Fish!: Children ages 1-3 can learn about fish through stories, songs, and hands-on fun. These high energy,

engaging programs are a perfect way to foster an appreciation of the natural world. It is recommended that a child be walking and that a parent or caretaker attend with each child. RSVP required.

Suggested donation: $3 per person or $6 per family. RSVP required. Email nicole.mcleod@s​a​nantonio. gov. 10 to 11a.m. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa Drive. 210-207-3782. http://fosana.org/calendar/ 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

3 Saturday

Outdoor Movie at Mission Marquee Plaza: The community is invited to experience the magic and nostalgia of one of San Antonio’s historic gems as the Mission Marquee Plaza will be the setting for an outdoor screening of “Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Trip”.

Food trucks and concessionaires will be on hand and attendees are also welcome to bring your own snacks, lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Free.

8:15 to 10:15 p.m. Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave. 210-2076968. www.facebook.com/ MissionMarqueePlaza GEOLOGY ROCKS!: Join David Turner, St. Mary’s University Professor, provides a very informative presentation about Rocks & Minerals. You are invited to bring in your own personal rocks that you were

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Kids eat free 11-close with adult purchase* All Locations *Excludes 5307 Walzem Road, San Antonio 78218 www.lubys.com

Marie Callender’s Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase

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SUNDAY Joe’s Crab Shack KIDS EAT FREE ALL DAY! One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. All locations www.joescrabshack.com

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Marie Callender’s

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Free Kid’s Combo with the purchase of one adult meal.

Includes kid-sized sub, dessert, kid’s drink, and fire hat.

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Bravo! Latino! will celebrate Fiesta Patrias at the Arneson River Theatre from 8 to 10 p.m. on September 22 & 23. wondering about for identification.

Kid-friendly program. 9 to 11 a.m.

Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center, 8400 N.W. Military Hwy (West Side). 210-207-3280. http://fosana.org/ calendar/ First Saturday at the Alamo: Enjoy First Saturday, an interactive living history event, designed to give visitors a glimpse of life in early Texas. Includes live demonstrations, living history and history talks. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alamo. 210-225-1391 ext. 143. http:// www.thealamo.org/ SAMA Tours for the Visually Impaired: Docent-led tours for the blind and visually impaired include descriptive language, touch, sound and smell to enhance the visitor’s experience with art. Guide dogs, sighted companions and others are welcome on the tours, as are wheelchairs and other walking aids. Free. 10 to 11 a.m. Call for reservations. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8183. https://www.samuseum.org/ Tejas Rodeo in Bulverde: Weekly rodeos, live music, events & steak dinners. Check the website for specifics on the agenda. General admission for Saturday night rodeos is $12 for adults

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and $6 for children 6-12 years of age, 5 and under free. 7:30 p.m. Tejas Rodeo Co., 401 Obst Road, Bulverde.

830-980-2226. www.tejasrodeo.com Primer Sabado: On the first Saturday of each month, this event features the best local entertainment, children’s activities and food offered by the city.

The Market Square shops and restaurants will all be open for an afternoon of browsing and snacking. Free.

Noon to 6 p.m. San Antonio’s Historic Market Square. 210-207-8600. www. events.getcreativesanantonio.com MarketPlace at Old Town Helotes: Music, food and a good time for all as local craftsmen offer treasures from across South Texas. Jewelry, arts and crafts, fresh produce and oneof-a-kind pieces are on display. Free.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14391 Riggs Rd., Helotes. 210-695-5964. http://www. helotesmarketplace.com/ Labor Fest Fair 2016: see September 2 San Japan 09 Anime Convention: see September 2

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Spices - The Manila Galleons: Share the first Sunday of the month with the kids and ride the trade winds of the Spanish Manila galleons as you embark on an artistic expedition through the museum. Enjoy a fascinating family day with art activities reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Americas. Cool down with Poptopia all-natural ice cream and sorbet pops, available for purchase during this family day. Free with museum admission/Children 12 & under free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-9788100. https://www.samuseum.org/ calendar/event-detail?eid=7521 Labor Fest Fair 2016: see September 2 San Japan 09 Anime Convention: see September 2

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H-E-B Free Family Nights at the DoSeum: Free admission to The DoSeum every first and third Tuesday of the Month. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway. 210-2124453. http://www.thedoseum.org/ HEBFamilyNight

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SAMA Playdates: 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 11 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: 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. 210-710-4786. http:// sanantonioastronomy.org/calendar /?yr=2016&month=9&dy=&cid=mc044b5fab657239119577cc1f29e8652f

Mark your calendars for September 24 as National Geographic presents the Earth Explorers at the Witte. This world renowned, interactive exhibition has six immersive environments where visitors can follow six National Geographic scientists on their adventures through Earth’s diverse eco-zones. Discover what it takes to survive and study in some of the planet’s most extreme conditions.

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32nd Annual “Animal” Zoo Run Relay: The San Antonio Zoo is hosting an 8-mile fundraising relay run today with 4-member teams running 2 miles per runner. Bring the family and come cheer them on! The course will take the runners through the zoo grounds and Brackenridge Park and the cost per runner is $35. Sign-up is available online or on-location the day of the run from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. $35. Race begins at 6 p.m. There will be a mini “Kids’ Zoo Run” the following day inside the SA Zoo. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184 ext. 1046. http://www. sazoo-aq.org/events/zoo-run-relay/ Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see September 2

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Annual “Animal” Kids’ Zoo Run: see lead-off pg 22

Phil Hardberger Park will play host to GEOLOGY ROCKS!, a program designed to educate and inform attendees about rocks and minerals on Sat., Sept 3.

to 10:30 a.m. E-mail wendy.leonard@ sanantonio.gov or call 210-207-3292 for directions to week’s location. Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road (East Side). 210-207-3106. http://www. philhardbergerpark.org/ Little Explorers: Preschoolers and their caregivers can use their five senses for fun and adventure as they discover nature through stories, crafts, games, songs and outdoor exploration. The third Tuesday of each month will feature special guest Mother Nature for story time. $5 per family. 10 to 11 a.m. Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park

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Art Crawl: Moms, dads and caregivers can put their babies in slings and take a walk through the museum galleries for a guided tour. Talks are geared toward adults while the art selections are chosen to engage the adults and infants 0-18 months. Free with museum admission. 10 to 10:45 a.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210978-8100. https://www.samuseum.org/ calendar/event-detail?eid=7606

Tour De Las Misiones, Pachanga, and Mission Activities: Part of the World Heritage Festival, the World Heritage Tour/Tour de las Misiones is a tourstyle social ride preceding the daylong Pachanga scheduled at Mission Pavillion.

With three distance options, everyone can ride and enjoy San Antonio’s Historic Missions. This is a slow roll, social ride.

Police escorts will lead and follow to ensure everyone’s safety. Adults $35/ Youths ages 12 -17 $25/ Kids ages 5-11 $5. Bike Tour begins at 8 a.m. The Pachanga follows from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will include several live bands.

Free. In addition, there will be various activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, Mission San Jose, Mission Espada, and the Alamo. Mission Park Pavillion, 6030 Padre Drive. 210-207-2111. http://www. worldheritagefestival.org/bikeride.html Texas Collectibles Expo: Texas Toy Show brought to you by Texas Comicon.

Adults $5/ Kids free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8111 Meadow Leaf. http://www.texascomicon.com/texastoyshow.htm Math Mysteries with Peg + Cat: KLRN screens “Math Mysteries with Peg + Cat” for local kids. RSVP requested. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Robert L.B. Tobin Studio, KLRN, 501 Broadway. 210-270-9000. http://www.klrn.org/events/ Endangered & Threatened Species in Texas: What does it mean to be an endangered species and how are they protected? Judit Green, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Urban Biologist, explains and tells how you can help.

This program is suited for adults and older children. Free; donations accepted.

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9 to 11 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center, 8400 N.W. Military Hwy (West Side). 210-207-7472. http://fosana.org/calendar/ The Color of Nature Exploring Roots, Wood, Bugs, and Berries: Explore the natural history of color while learning contemporary application techniques.

This talk will include practical aspects such as binding agents as well historic uses.

Participants can view examples of the colors produced

by Texas lichens, cactus tuna, cochineal, Texas agarita, and more. For centuries, people have used natural dyes using locally available plant, mineral and even insect sources.

Today, choosing natural dyes over the chemical alternative is becoming more popular as we move toward more sustainable ways of living.

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10 a.m. to noon. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa Drive. 210-207-3782. http:// fosana.org/calendar/ Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Plants: Elizabeth

Day, from the Prickly Pear Living History Museum will lead a walk and talk about all of the edible and medicinal plants that can be found at the Medina River Natural Area. She will also give examples of ways the native people of the area would use different native plants as tools. The walk will start at 9:15am at the pavilion. No registration required. A donation of $3 per individual or $5 per family is suggested. 9 to 11 a.m.

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Members of the Guadalupe Dance Company will perform at “Viva Mi Cultura” on Thurs., Sept 15. The event is a free one-hour lecture/demonstration starting at 10 a.m. at the Guadalupe Theater.

art with items you find in nature. $5 per family. 10 to 11 a.m. No drop-offs allowed. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd., Boerne. 830-249-4616. www.cibolo.org Sensory-Friendly Films: Partnering with the Autism Society, AMC Theaters brings Sensory- Friendly Films to families affected by autism in the San Antonio area. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing.

Dates and films are subject to change so be sure to verify in advance. $4 per person. 10 a.m. AMC Rivercenter 9, 849 E. Commerce St. www.autismsociety.org/get-involved/events/ sensory-friendly-films 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 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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210-884-8193. http://www.boernemarketdays.com./ Beginners’ Bird Walk: Meet the San Antonio Audubon Society (SAAS) trip leader at the Judson Nature Trail in Alamo Heights on the second Saturday of each month. Nonmembers are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Free. 8 a.m. 246 Viesca, Alamo Heights. 210-342-2073. http://www.saaudubon.org/ Tejas Rodeo in Bulverde: see September 3

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What does Freedom Mean to You?: ITC’s Free Second Sunday gives guests an opportunity to commemorate impactful moments in history by drawing on elements of the ITC exhibit floor to explore the nature of freedom. Dan Arrellano, author of “Tejano Roots: A Family Legend,” will give a presentation connecting the Battle of Medina, the “biggest and bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil,” with diez y seis de Septiembre, Mexico’s Independence Day. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300.

www.texancultures.com Fiestas Patrias Celebration: Univision Radio presents their annual Fiestas Patrias at Trader Village. This event will feature Free Live Concerts. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $4 per car. Traders Village, 9333 SW Loop 410. 210-623-8383. http://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/univision-radio-fiestas-patrias-celebration/ Sunday Jazz at the Witte: Take the family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with Sarah Arenella in the Witte’s Will Smith Amphitheater; blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Included with museum general admission. 3 to 6 p.m. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway.

210-357-1910. https://www.wittemuseum.org/programs-and-events/events/ sunday-jazz-at-the-witte Boerne Market Days: see September 10

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Little Sprout Mondays: Program for ages 3-4 includes storytelling, kids’ crafts and hands-on explorations at the child’s pace. Early registration encouraged. $12 fee includes To Advertise Call 305-4181

FAMILY THEATRE The Lamentable Life Of Captain Hook To Treasure Island: Sail aboard the HMS Hispañola with Jamie Hawkins, Long John Silver and others for a daring adventure on Treasure Island. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. $15 adult and $12 child admission. Show times vary by date. Runs through September 17. Magik Theatre, 420 South Alamo. 210-227-2751. http://www.magiktheatre.org/ Duck for President: The animals from “Click, Clack, Moo” are back! This time Duck decides to run for office to avoid working on the farm, but being in charge isn’t as easy as he thought it would be.

Based on the book by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin; adapted by James E. Grote; music and lyrics by George Howe. $15 adult and $12 child admission. Show times vary by date. Runs through September 30 through November 6. Magik Theatre, 420 South Alamo. 210-2272751. http://www.magiktheatre.org/ Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Watch as Belle turns the heart of a cruel and selfish beast of a prince, capturing his enchanted household with her kindness, and returning them to their human form through her love. $10-$40. Curtain times vary by date. Runs September 30 through October 30. The Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theater, 800 West Ashby Place.

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Second Saturday at the Institute of Texan Cultures invites kids and families to explore “What Does Freedom Mean to You?” by examining the nature of freedom through interaction with floor exhibits and other informative activities.

one adult and one child. A parent or guardian must stay with the child. 10 to 11:30 a.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-5361412. http://www.sabot.org/education/ childrens-education/little-sprouts/

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Growing Up Wild - Wiggling Worms!: Kids ages 3-7 learn about worms through stories, games, and handson fun. Growing Up Wild builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Activities are designed to provide an early foundation for an appreciation of nature. RSVP required. Visit fosana.org to reserve your spot. Suggested donation: $3 per person or $6 per family. RSVP required.

Email nicole.mcleod@s​a​nantonio.gov. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa Drive. 210-207-3782. http:// fosana.org/calendar/ Ethnobotany: Students learn about the study of plants and culture. They

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create art from bug juice and cordage from plants. This class is part of the Fall Explorer Elementary series of classes for students 7 to 10 years old.

Class size is limited and registration is required. Free; donations accepted.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Rd (East Side). 210-4927472. www.philhardbergerpark.org SAMA Playdates: see September 7 Astronomy in the Park: SAMA Playdates: see September 7 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: SAMA Playdates: see September 7 Little Explorers: SAMA Playdates: see September 7

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Viva Mi Cultura: Open to educators, students, and interest groups, this free one-hour lecture demonstration features members of the Guadalupe Dance Company presenting traditional dances, costumes and music of Mexico.

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watch the dancers perform traditional dances of Mexico, volunteer for a “mini” dance class on stage, and participate in a question and answer session with the dancers at the end of the performance. To reserve your seat, please contact Belinda Menchaca, Education Director at The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center at 210-271-3151 ext. 225. Free.

10 to 11 a.m. Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe Street. 210-271-3151. http:// www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/event/ viva-mi-cultura-2/ BRAVO! MI Cultura!: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department presents BRAVO! MI CULTURA! an evening of dance selections celebrating the Hispanic Heritage in San Antonio featuring the budding local talents of young dancers from the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Dance Programs. This performance will include dance numbers with influences from Spanish Flamenco and Mexican Folklorico. Free/donations welcome. 8 to 10 p.m. Arneson River

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Theater in La Villita. 418 Villita St. 210-207-3132. http://www.sanantonio.gov/ ParksAndRec/NewsEvents/ Events.aspx Storytelling about Nature: Students create their own stories as they learn how to develop a story with a nature component. This class is part of the Fall Explorer Middle School series of classes for students 10 to 14 years old. Class size is limited and registration is required. Free; donations accepted. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Rd (East Side). 210492-7472. www.philhardbergerpark.org

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Celebrando Tradiciones: Celebrate the Guadalupe Dance Company’s 25th anniversary & Diez y Seis de Septiembre with an exciting night of music & dance.

The Guadalupe Dance Company premiered in its very first performance in celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day in September of 1991. Now 25 years later the Guadalupe Dance Company celebrates this milestone with a public dance performance with live Mariachi accompaniment. This performance will include the premiere of new work taught by Mexican choreographers at an annual summer dance conference held in Las Vegas as well as some of the most endeared pieces by the Company including danzas Aztecas and dances from the Mexican state of Jalisco. 7 p.m. - Pre Show Pachanga & Silent Auction; 8 p.m. - Performance; and 9:30 p.m. - Post Show Fiesta. $10-$15. 7 to 10 p.m.

Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe Street. 210-2713151. http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/event/ celebrando-tradiciones/ Jazz’SAlive 2016: Celebrate 33 years of jazz in the historic and newly renovated Travis Park. Jazz’SALive

features award winning national, regional, and local talent with diverse styles of jazz. With two performance stages, delicious food from local vendors and artisanal crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Free. Sat from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun from noon to 10 p.m.

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210-212-8423. http://jazzsa. org/ 9th Annual SchertzFest & BBQ Cook-Off: Enjoy a weekend of soaking up live entertainment while sampling a variety of festival food. Children will enjoy the fun and games at the Family Zone area and carnival.

Included is the city’s annual Texas Gulf Coast sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off. Gate admission is free. Tickets required for carnival, games, food and beverage; tickets are $1 each and will be sold on the grounds during the event. Fri from 6 to 11 p.m. and Sat from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pickrell Park, 701 Oak St., Schertz. 210-619-1636. http://visitschertz.com/ annual-event/schertzfest/

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ONGOING EXHIBITS DoSeum

Mathletics brings together interactive exhibit features that get kids moving and exploring mathematical concepts like ratio, proportion, and scale. Complementing this exhibit and powering up kids learning, The DoSeum is launching the Mathletics Training Program, a summer math program that will get kids moving and outside, all while learning math! Kids who complete all of the challenges will be entered to compete in the Do’Lympics and to win a birthday party at The DoSeum. Exhibit runs through September 5.

Admission: $12; free for children under age 1. H-E-B Free Family Night is offered the first and third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. For the safety of visitors, all children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older, and all adults must be accompanied by a child 10 years or younger. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday & Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday (Members only 11 a.m.-noon). The DoSeum’s hours occasionally will change due to special events and programs. The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway. 210-212-4453. http://www.thedoseum.org/

San Antonio Botanical Garden

Winged Wonders highlights the Garden’s winged friends, especially monarch butterflies and hummingbirds. These winged wonders find sustenance for their life cycle here at the Garden, sensitizing all of us to the importance of The “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” exhibit ends this month! Be sure habitat for those who “co-habit” with us. The Botanical to get out to the Witte by Sept 5 to see this fascinating exhibit.

Garden plays a significant role as an Official Monarch Waystation. San Antonio is the only Monarch Butterfly Champion City, taking the National Wildlife Federation Admission: $8 for adults (12-64); $7 for seniors (65+); Pledge in 2015 to increase pollinator habitat. Exhibit runs $6 for children (3-11); free with membership, UTSA or through October 30.

Alamo Colleges identification. Regular hours are 9 Art in the Garden is a yearlong exhibition at the Garden a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. for which Shotz has conceived a newly commissioned Sunday. Institute of Texan Cultures, UTSA HemisFair Park large-scale, freestanding steel sculpture, Scattering Screen.

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It features small mirrored circles that “reflect light and TexanCultures.com scatter the visible surroundings into thousands of tiny pieces,” per the artist. Exhibit runs through June 2017.

Admission: $10 adults (14-64); $8 students, seniors, military; $7 children age 3-13; free for children under 3 and all members. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-207-3250. www.sabot.org

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Girl’s Eye View: An Eastside HerStory is a photography exhibit and poetic interpretation from teen girls living on San Antonio’s Eastside. The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will empower 10 teenage girls to tell their story of San Antonio’s Eastside through photography and poetry.

The teens, participating in the GirlZone Summer Camp at the Martinez Street Women’s Center, will document their community, daily lives and heritage in pictures, then offer interpretation of their perspectives through poetry. Poetry readings will be video recorded for playback inside the exhibit. Exhibit runs through October 31.

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Earth Explorers is National Geographic’s world renowned, interactive exhibition featuring six immersive environments: Base Camp, North/South Pole, Oceans, Rain Forests, Mountains and Caves, and Savannahs. Follow six National Geographic scientists on their adventures through Earth’s diverse eco-zones and discover what it takes to survive and study in some of the planet’s most extreme conditions.

Through augmented reality and hands-on interactives, visitors will be surrounded by the plants and animals in each ecosystem and experience the life of a scientist or an explorer discovering the wonders of Earth. Exhibit runs September 24 through January 22, 2017.

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed is the first exhibition at the Witte’s new Mays Family Center and the largest exhibition to be brought to a San Antonio museum in the city’s history. In this 10,000 square foot exhibit, visitors will have the opportunity to learn how the Maya built their towering temples and created their intricate calendar system.

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There are hands-on activity stations where the whole family can build arches, decipher hieroglyphs and learn drilling techniques. Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed uses a combination of authentic artifacts along with multimedia and interactive, hands-on activities to reveal our deep ties to this astonishing civilization. Exhibit runs through September 5.

Admission: $10 for adults (12-64); $9 for seniors (65+) and active duty military; $7 for children (4-11); and free for children ages 3 and younger and to all museum members.

Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. 210-3571900. www.wittemuseum.org

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Coney Island: Visions of the American Dreamland, 1861–2008 celebrates the most iconic, uniquely American amusement park in the United States. Also called, “the People’s Playground,” Coney Island is a national cultural symbol that has inspired artists, musicians, novelists, poets, and filmmakers. From Coney Island’s beginning as a watering hole for the wealthy, through its transformation into an entertainment mecca for the masses, to the closing of Astroland Amusement Park following decades of urban decline, the exhibition explores 150 years of the lure of Coney Island. The modern American mass-culture industry was born at Coney Island, and the constant novelty of the resort made it a seductively liberating subject for artists. Taken together, these tableaux of wonder and menace, hope and despair, dreams and nightmares, become metaphors for the collective soul of a nation.

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Parlour Games: Ruloff Kip’s Toy Theatre is an exhibit for kids of all ages. While vacationing at his Long Island country home in the winter of 1919, Ruloff Kip created a toy theatre for his young daughter, Elizabeth. The large, elaborate theatre features moving mechanisms, several working lighting schemes, and an array of set drops and cut-out characters, based on Kip’s house and family members. Long thought to be the work of artist Everett Shinn, recent research has uncovered interesting new perspectives on the theatre itself, as well as the fascinating background of its true creator and his family. Exhibit runs through February 5, 2017.

Admission: $10 for adults (12-64); $5 for seniors (65+), students with I.D. (13+), and active duty military; and free for children ages 12 and younger and to all museum members. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels. 210-824-5368. www. mcnayart.org

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FREE THINGS TO DO IN SA Briscoe Western Art Museum

Free Story Time Stampede on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Explores the American West through story and art. 210 W. Market St. 210-299-4118. www.briscoemuseum.org

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.

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

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Free Family Art Day on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 200 Queen Anne Court. 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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September 16 & 17 are the dates for this year’s Schertzfest & BBQ Cook-Off. The event includes a carnival. variety of festivities, food booths, live entertainment, and live Tejano, Conjunto, and Mariachi music. Free.

Noon to 10:30 p.m. Avenida Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe. 210-2233151. http://events.getcreativesanantonio.com/event/detail/441991840/ Avenida_Guadalupe_35th_Annual_ Parade_And_Festival 2016 Native San Antonio: Familyfriendly event that features Native American arts and jewelry, elaborate leatherwork and more. Scheduled attractions include: American Indians in Texas dance theater, Conjunto Taller performance, Native American storytelling, native tree giveaway (while supplies last), and a guided nature hike. Families can also enjoy hot rock cooking with Texas A&M archeologists, hayrides, children’s arts and crafts, and more. Presented

by American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Land Heritage Institute, 1349 Neal Rd. http://events. getcreativesanantonio.com/event/ detail/441990960/2016_Native_San_ Antonio Mariachi Festival: This event features middle and high school mariachi groups from San Antonio and surrounding Texas cities. Groups are awarded a stipend to go towards their respective mariachi programs and to encourage cultural education through music and the arts. The

evening will feature special dance performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company. Free. Pre-shows to begin at 3 p.m. Arneson River Theatre at La Villita. 418 Villita St. 210- 207-5951. http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/event/mariachifestival-at-the-arneson-river-theater/ NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition: Youth, ages 6 to 15, are invited to participate in this event that allows youth to experience the fun of learning football fundamentals in an engaging and supportive non-contact environment. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the competition begins at 10 a.m.

Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 200 Noblewood Dr. 210-207-3114. http://www.nflppk.com/competitions/ search/local_results CNC - Science in Nature!: Celebrate the new school year by bringing the kids and entire family to this educational, fun and friendly event!

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne.

830-331-8596. https://ciboloorg. presencehost.net/experience/events/ calendar.html/event/2016/09/17/ cnc-science-in-nature-/121602 Komodo Dragon Day: Join the San Antonio Zoo in celebrating their monthly theme days. There will be games, art and crafts, and other activities throughout the day. This event is free with zoo admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 To Advertise Call 305-4181

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Moondance Concert: Listen to the music of The Lost Mule Band at the familyfriendliest ATPRTA1CPRIM concert venue in the Texas -W Hill Country. Enjoy the Moondance concert under the oaks and evening stars at Cibolo Nature Center. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, kids, grandparents, picnic fare and friendly dogs on leashes for an evening full of liveWHITE music, dancing and fun at the CNC. A food truck will be on site for the evening. $10 for adults/$5 for seniors/Kids under 12 free. Gates open at 7 p.m. and music is from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-249-4616. https://ciboloorg.presencehost.net/experience/events/concerts.html

9th Annual SchertzFest & BBQ Cook-Off: see September 16

Bird Walk: Look for birds in their native habitats. An experienced guide leads ATPRTA1CSPIKE -W this walk every third Saturday of the month. Featured birds include hummingbird, Long-billed Thrashers, Blackbellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron and the Common Moorhen. Take binoculars. For ages 10 and older. Participants should meet at the Carriage House.

Walk is free with garden admission. 9 a.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-536-1400. http:// www.sabot.org/plan-your-visit/walks/

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Jazz’SAlive 2016: see September 17

Take Note Band as well as guest artists and music students. The performance will include songs and compositions of Latin Jazz and Rock with influences from Spanish and African indigenous sources. $10 suggested donation. 8 to 10 p.m.

Arneson River Theater in La Villita, 418 Villita St. 210-207-3132. http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/NewsEvents/ Events.aspx

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Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see September 2

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Bravo! Latino!: In celebration of Fiestas Patrias, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department presents BRAVO! LATINO!, an evening of music selections presenting local teen talent from the

1st Annual Para Mi 5/10K and 1 Mile Walk: Everyone is welcome at this Run/ Walk benefiting CentroMed, a non-profit community health center. Awards for 5K and 10K 1st overall M/F, 1st master M/F and top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Age group awards will be based on chip time; awards for overall and master winners will be based on gun time. Packet Pick-up is Friday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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World Rhino Day: Join the San Antonio Zoo in celebrating their monthly theme days. There will be games, art and crafts, and other activities throughout the day. This event is free with zoo admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210734-7184. www.sazoo.org

Junior Gardeners Club - Edible Insects!: Does a crunchy grasshopper taco sound yummy? Bug fans say that insects are not only tasty, they are also nutritious.

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Tejas Rodeo in Bulverde: see September 3

Nature Walk - Grasses of Hardberger Park: Floyd Waller of the Native Plant Society leads the walk. Walkers have the chance to see more grass and more fully-developed grasses than is possible earlier in the year. They can also see the progress in the savanna restoration. The 2016 Phil Hardberger Park Nature Walk series is sponsored by the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, the Alamo Area Texas Master Naturalist and the Sierra Club. Free; donations

Astronomy in the Park: SAMA Playdates: see September 7

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LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER

Be sure to check out the San Antonio Zoo’s October programming and special events for everything from “Monarch Madness” to “Let’s Get Batty!” Also, watch for Medina River Natural Area’s annual Fall Fest on October 8 and the Alamo City Comicon on October 28-30.

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