Community Calendar

Even though the actual anniversary date for the Scobee Education Center is October 31st, on Friday, November 1st, 2024 the center will celebrate with reduced ticket prices and a host of community partners providing FREE STEAM activities for our community. The DoSeum, SA PArks & Rec Dept, the SA International Airport flight simulator, SwTX Girl Scouts, SAAA Astronomy Club, Ecocentro, the Society of Physics Student club and many more will be on hnad to help us celebrate.
On this date only, everyone gets the Alamo Colleges student and employee rate of $3.00/seat. These prices will be reflected through the online sales as well.

The doors will open at 6:00pm like they do every Friday night and the STEAM activities will conclude by 10:30pm.
In addition to the FREE STEAM activities, the planetarium programs in November will be 6:30 - Accidental Astronauts (Family & Children's programming), 8:00 Sky Tonight Live, 9:30 - Black Holes, (Children must be 6 years or older for the 8 & 9:30pm programs.).

More information and recognition of our community partners will appear through our social media. Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram.

Celebrating its 52nd year, the Texas Arts and Crafts Fair is back with over 100 artists, Live Music, Art exploration Zone, Heritage Artists, delicious food and so much more.

$10 wristband allows access all weekend, Kids 12 and under free.

Dates and Times:

1 November 6 pm to 9pm

2 November 10 am to 5 pm

3 November 10 am to 4 pm

Come see this historic event and learn why the Hill Country is the place for Texas Arts and Crafts!

At the Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theater Rd, Ingram TX and the site of Stonehenge II

www.txartsandcraftsfair.com

https://www.facebook.com/txartsandcrafts

Free public stargazing using observatory telescopes

Mariposas on the Plaza | Friday, November 1, 7-9 PM

Join us at the Main Plaza Portal -- on the San Antonio River Walk -- for an evening of remembrance and connection. Enjoy live harp music, small treats and beverages, and participate in a meaningful tribute to loved ones. Reserve a butterfly in advance at mainplaza.org or stop by the event – butterflies are available while supplies last.

In honor of Día de los Muertos, Mariposas on the Plaza celebrates the Monarch butterfly, whose annual migration to Mexico symbolizes the return of souls to visit loved ones. Main Plaza will transform into a community ofrenda, where printed butterflies, featuring names of our loved ones, will “fly” through our trees.

Steps to participate. Visit mainplaza.org
1) Submit the name you’d like printed on a butterfly.
2) Make a small donation of $5, supporting this community-led installation and the cost of materials.

or come by the event on Friday, Nov 1.

Celebrate life, memory, and tradition with us. 🦋

A bittersweet comedy about love, unexpected romance, and pets. With Michael Howard and Linda Ford, directed by Tim Hedgepeth. November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:30. Recommended for adult audiences.

Experience the world-premiere of Huntopia: Bunnies, Birds, and Butterflies at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

Created by famed artist, Hunt Slonem, this outdoor art exhibit creates a whimsical world filled with the iconic colorful bunnies, birds, and butterflies the artists has been painting for decades.

Slonem's signature animal muses will be giant-sized for plenty of photo-worthy moments for families and friends throughout the Garden’s 38 acres.

Exhibit Runs May 4 - Nov 3, 2024; Included with Admission

Out of the Darkness Walk to prevent suicide.

Join us for our monthly 5 Mile Hike at Phil Hardberger Park, and bring a friend! This is a moderate leveled hike. We'll walk approximately 5 miles along the perimeter trails of the park. We will cross both the Skywalk and the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge and pass by several points of interest such as the Savanna Restoration area, the Wetland corner, our Nature Play Area, Native Plant Wildscape Demonstration Garden, Golden Age art installation, Salado Creek Overlook, the Borrow Pit, and Phil's Tree.

Join San Antonio's Parks & Recreation Department to celebrate San Antonio's Urban Forest! This free event will include a tree giveaway (1,000+ trees available), interactive demonstrations, crafts & shows, nature activities and tree care resource info.
For more information visit the Parks website

Children ages 4-12 (and siblings) are invited to a children’s music workshop for All Saints. Kids meet Saturday to prepare for Sunday worship at Northwood. All faiths and visitors welcome!

Gospel singing • Rhythm Instruments • Handbells • Xylophones • Games • Crafts • And more!

Saturday, Nov 2nd: 9:30AM - 12PM
Sunday, Nov 3rd: 10:30AM - 12PM

Free and open to the public. Bring your friends!

Professional educators, Owen Duggan & Traci Brown, bring a wealth of combined experience plus a love and special energy for children’s music!