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Summer with SAPL

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We have so many special guests coming to visit this summer! These special programs are in June and July. Click the link in the description of each featured guest for date, time, and location details. Free tickets required for programs at Brook Hollow, Cortez, Encino, Guerra, Igo, Landa, Maverick, and Parman to avoid overcrowding.

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Al's Funhouse Bubble Party

Enjoy bubble stations with different sized wands to create big and little bubbles! Best for toddlers and older.

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Image of a Blooming Yucca Cactus and The Mission San José, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, San Antonio, Texas, USAArt of the Park: San Antonio Missions National Historic Park 

National Park Service logoLearn about native plants and animals of Texas, and how they are used in art with a San Antonio Missions National Historic Park Ranger. Recommended for ages five and up. 

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Image of the book cover "Becoming Vanessa by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonArt with Spare Parts

Spare Parts logoCreate a collage inspired by "Becoming Vanessa," a book by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, with Spare Parts Educators Eric Cavazos and Jessica Rivera. Recommended for ages five and up. 

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Photos of local birds: a Cardinal, a Mockingbird, and a Golden-fronted WoodpeckerCool Birds of Bexar County

San Antonio Parks and Recreation logoDavid Goree challenges everyone to identify and discover fun facts about ten cool birds in our parks and neighborhoods. Recommended for ages five and up.

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Explore Opera for Kids!

Apprentice artists from Opera San Antonio and Classical Music Institute will demonstrate how characters share their stories through music. Recommended for ages five and up.

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Happy Tails

Meet exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Recommended for ages five and up.

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Illusions by Blake

Richard Blake has been performing magic since 1971.  He’s been performing in South Texas since 2004.  His shows for the San Antonio Public Library have included tricks with scarves, coins, magic boxes, and Harry Potters Glasses! He also makes hundreds of cards appear from thin air, and even pulls a live rabbit from his top hat!  His illusions will have both kids and adults completely baffled! Best for ages 5-12.

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Cartoon of Oscar Muñoz holding a magic wand, surrounded by magic trick elements.

The Magic of M.O.R.E.

Oscar Muñoz will present his captivating illusions and comedy, with lots of audience participation. Recommended for ages five and up.

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Image of 3 monarch butterflies.Monarch Butterflies

San Antonio Parks and Recreation logoLearn more about the Fall Monarch Migration and create your own monarch butterfly with David Goree,
Education Coordinator for Friedrich Wilderness Park. Recommended for ages five and up.

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Photo of a kid cutting small versions of famous art pieces and making the craft "museum in a box"Museum in a Box

San Antonio Museum of Art logoMake your very own “Museum in a Box” with educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art. Recommended for ages five and up. 

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Percussion & Crafts with Musical Bridges Around the World

Grammy-winning drummer Nina Rodriguez and multi-instrumentalist Stephanie Pedraza will take you on a musical journey through Mexican mariachi and the Sister Cities connection between San Antonio and Guadalajara. For all ages.

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Professor Universe Comedic Science

“Found in the Stars” is a high-energy,
sci-fi adventure through space, all
about what makes each of us unique.
Recommended for ages five and up.

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Image of Make a tree leaf guide with examples of tree leaves traced with colored pencils

Texas Trees

Join David Goree to learn about Texas trees and make your own Tree Leaf Guide poster! Recommended for ages five and up.

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Photo of a child learning about the types of animal skulls he can find in his neighborhoodWho Lives in the Neighborhood?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation logoDavid Jimenez from Phil Hardberger Park Natural Area will bring animal skins and skulls for kids to touch, explore, and learn more about local native wildlife like opossums, bobcats, and ringtails! Recommended for ages five and up.

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Photo of musician Will Parker with his guitar

Will Parker's Music

Original songs with guitar and harmonica will engage kids with singing along, dancing, high-fiving, and imaginative play. Kids also get to help Will create an improvised song! Recommended for ages one and up.

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