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Fun Things to Do In and Around 78209 MAKE & TAKE: TAMALES CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL October 12 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM While you sample a selection of tamales, they’ll show you how to make a light and fluffy masa; provide guidance and options so that you can assemble fillings to your taste; and include steaming and serving suggestions. You’ll make 12 tamales and take them with you at the end of class. centralmarket.com
ZOO BOO! SAN ANTONIO ZOO October 1 - 31 San Antonio Zoo kicks off ZOO BOO! presented by Valero Benefit for Children, a fun, non-scary Halloween event for the entire family. Children of all ages and adults are welcomed to don non-scary, family-friendly costumes. Costume masks are only permitted for children under the age of 12. sazoo.org LITTLE MAKERS WORKSHOP DOSEUM Wednesdays and Saturdays in October | 11 AM Give your little one an opportunity to innovate as they have fun building and tinkering in our Maker Workshop in Innovation Station. Little Makers Workshops are designed by DoSeum educators to focus on developmentally appropriate maker skills for early learners, such as sharing and tool use, to help develop social and motor skills. thedoseum.org MAKER WORKSHOP DOSEUM Saturdays in October | 3 PM Located in Innovation Station, Maker Workshops are drop-in programs open to children ages 6-11. The Innovation Workshop can accommodate 16 students. These programs are aligned to Maker-Centered Learning pedagogy and best practices. thedoseum.org
A MIDSUMMER MCNAY PREMIERE THE MCNAY October 14 | 6 - 8 PM Point, plié, and pirouette as dancers from San Antonio Ballet School instruct your inner dancer. A ballet warm-up on the grounds for all precedes the debut music video Midsummer McNay filmed throughout the Museum galleries. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. mcnayart.org
PERFECT IN PEARLS: A TRIBUTE TO JULIA CHILD CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL October 22 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM This is a meal that Julia would approve of. We will show you how to make each recipe taken from her cookbooks as you sit back and enjoy a glass of French wine that has been perfectly paired with the meal. centralmarket.com
FOODIE CINEMA: SWEENY TODD SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 15 | 6:30 - 9 PM Foodie cinema featuring Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a sinister musical filled with delicious treats. Enjoy English chips with Guinness cheese sauce, British roasted veggie salad with stilton, meat pie and mash, and an English trifle. Wash everything down with a gin Bloody Mary. Registration deadline is October 13 at 6:30 PM. sabot.org THE SECRET WORLD INSIDE YOU WITTE MUSEUM October 16 - April 10, 2022 Explore the rapidly evolving science that is revolutionizing how we view human health and understand the inner workings of our bodies. wittemuseum.org
PUMPKIN PALOOZA SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 9 | 10 AM - 2 PM Enjoy the changing season and the final days of the Frida Kahlo Oasis exhibit at the Botanical Garden. Pumpkin Palooza celebrates all-things pumpkin with hands-on activities, tastings, workshops, and fall-inspired drinks and food for purchase. sabot.org
LOCALS DAYS SAN ANTONIO ZOO October 20 Locals can get outside and enjoy nature at the zoo on select days for just $8 per person. This deep discount is the zoo’s way of showing gratitude towards residents of the City of San Antonio. The discount allows for even more people to learn how the zoo combines conservation, animal care, and education in securing a future for wildlife. sazoo.org
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BOOTANICA SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN October 23 | 10 AM - 2 PM Celebrate Halloween and the fall season at the Botanical Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family. Dress up in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat, and explore the world of other creatures in the garden. sabot.org
