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This 3rd month of 2020 brings Spring! Follow along for ideas to make your month of March simply marvelous -

March 1 – Family Day at SAMA

Bring the kiddos to the San Antonio Museum of Art for hands-on activities with this event focusing on abstract art

https://www.samuseum.org/programs-events/event/family-day-see-do-awesome-abstract-art/?year=2020&month=3&day=1&hour=18&minute=0&second=0

When:

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Admission:

Free with museum admission

Adults $20

Seniors (65+) $17

Military $12

Students $12

Youth (13-18) $10

Children (12 & under) Free

Reduced admission with SNAP EBT

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, free admission for active duty military & family (up to 5 people) with military ID

Address:

San Antonio Museum of Art

200 W Jones, San Antonio, TX 78215

March 2

Texas Independence Day

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/texas-declares-independence

Sam Houston’s Birthday

Dr Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America Day

March 3 – All Things Slime at the Library

Visit the McCreless Library where tweens can mess around with slime (and leave no mess around your house!) Perfect for ages 9 – 12

https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar#/?i=12

When:

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

4:30 pm

Admission:

Free

Address:

McCreless Library

1023 Ada St, San Antonio, TX 78223

March 4

“March Forth” (Fourth) – Maybe, volunteer to walk a dog at an animal rescue?

https://sahumane.org/

March 5 – Runway 2020 Fashion Show for the San Antonio Food Bank

Giving $1 to San Antonio Food Bank means 7 meals. At Runway 2020, embrace your inner fashionista with this annual SA Food Bank fundraising event

https://safoodbank.org/runway2020/

When:

Thursday, March 5, 2020

6:30 pm

Admission:

$125 & up

Address:

San Antonio Food Bank

5200 Enrique M Barrera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78227

March 6 – Alamo Heroes Day

“Remember the Alamo!” with commemoration events from dawn to dusk on the hallowed ground of the Battle of the Alamo

https://www.thealamo.org/visit/events/calendar/index.html

When:

Friday, March 6, 2020

All day

Admission:

Free

Address:

The Alamo

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

March 7 – Paella Challenge at Mission Park

Savor the flavors of Spain at the annual Paella Challenge fundraiser for high school youth involved in the Kitchen Campus organization

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-corona-paella-challenge-tickets-88015902935

When:

Saturday March 7

Noon

Admission:

21 & over: $85

21 & under: $30

Children 6 & under: Free

Address:

Mission County Park

6030 Padre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

March 8

Kick up your heels with Family Night & Free Dance from 6 pm at John T. Floores, Helotes, TX

https://www.liveatfloores.com/

March 9 – Lil Partners Spring Break

Your little buckaroo’s can spend the week having fun with a Western theme at The Briscoe Western Art Museum

https://www.briscoemuseum.org/lilpartners/

When:

Monday March 9 – Friday March 13

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Admission:

Children 12 & under & Active Military & their family (up to 4 people): Free

Adults: $10

Seniors (65+) & Students (with ID): $8

Retired Military, Educators, First Responders, Firefighters, Police Officers (all with ID): $5

Address:

Briscoe Western Art Museum

210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

March 10

Calling all military spouses! Don’t miss MilSpouseFest 2020 at The Veranda, San Antonio

https://milspousefest.com/you-will-have-a-blast-at-milspousefest-these-spouses-did/

Wednesday March 11 – Little Read Wagon Playdate

For little one’s age 0-5, fun filled activities and story time. These weekly playdates are sponsored by the early literacy program of the San Antonio Public Library

https://www.mysapl.org/Services/For-/Early-Childhood-Services#186052096-programs--activities

https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar#/?i=18

When:

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

9:30 am

Admission:

Free

Address:

Copernicus Park

500 Lord Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220

March 12 – March 15

Dance over to Downtown for the 2020 Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair at Historic Market Square, San Antonio

https://www.tejanomusicawards.com/

March 13

Spend Friday the 13th on a ghost tour at Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, San Antonio

https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018787110440

March 14 – 15 St Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade

From a dog parade on Saturday to a tater tot eating contest on Sunday, wear your finest green and celebrate St Patrick’s Day early with weekend fun at the River Walk

https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/st.-patricks-day-river-parade-festival

When:

Saturday March 14, 2020

Noon - 8 pm

Sunday March 15, 2020

Noon – 6 pm

Admission:

Free

Address:

Arneson River Theater at the River Walk

418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205

March 15

Twirl over to the Folk Dance Festival at The International Folk Culture Center, San Antonio https://local.aarp.org/event/san-antonio-folk-dance-festival-2020-03-15-san-antonio-tx.html

March 16

Stir up a festive St. Patrick’s Day dish at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

https://www.sabot.org/event/cooking-with-guinness/

March 17

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Of the many places to celebrate the “luck of the Irish”, consider this event

https://www.sanantoniofiremuseum.org/news-and-events

March 18

Learn about Big Bend National Park at San Antonio REI

https://www.rei.com/events/68649/find-your-park-big-bend-national-park/263818

March 19

First day of Spring

March 19 – San Antonio Flavor 2020 at SAMA

Taste-test goodies from local restaurants and cheer on the competitors in a chef showdown at this Culinaria fundraising event

https://sacurrentflavor.com/

When:

Thursday, March 19, 2020

7:00 pm

Admission:

Early Bird Tickets $50

Address:

San Antonio Museum of Art

200 W Jones, San Antonio, TX 78215

March 20

Follow Ariel’s adventures with the Antonian College Prep Theater’s musical, “The Little Mermaid LIVE”

https://www.sachamber.org/events/disneys-little-mermaid/

March 21

Take in the sights and sounds of India with a free San Antonio celebration

http://indiasa.org/upcoming_events

March 22

Hear quotes like, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” with a C S Lewis tribute at The Tobin Center

 https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2020-03/evening-cs-lewis

March 23

Think about volunteering with Snack Pak 4 Kids and helping stock the pantry shelves

https://snackpak4kidssa.org/

March 24

Ready to network your nonprofit? Check out a fast-pitch competition at the Tobin Center

https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2020-03/philanthropitch-san-antonio

March 25

Embrace the magic of Disney’s Aladdin opening at the historic Majestic Theater

https://www.majesticempire.com/shows/disneysaladdin2020

March 26

Play a few rounds of Bingo for a good cause at the DoSeum

https://www.thedoseum.org/events/event/2020-big-give-bingo

March 27

Take a break from your brood with the YMCA’s Parents Night Out

https://ymcasatx.org/programs/family-activities/parents-night-out

March 28

Experience the magic of the migrating butterflies with the Monarch fest at the San Antonio Zoo

https://sazoo.org/zoo-events/monarch-fest/

March 29

Wear your Sunday best (and maybe a fancy fedora?) for an elegant tea party at the Witte Museum

http://www.wittemuseum.org/events/event/the-wittes-whimsical-garden-tea/

March 30

Take a Walk in the Park Day – Maybe, at Hardberger Park?

https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/ArtMID/14820/ArticleID/2638/Phil-Hardberger-Park

March 31 – Free Tuesday Nights at The Briscoe

Tuesday nights are terrific at The Briscoe Western Art Museum with free admission and extended hours

https://www.briscoemuseum.org/

When: 

Tuesday March 31, 2020

Admission:

Free on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 9:00 pm

Address:

Briscoe Western Art Museum

210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Thirty-one days of nothing but fun! Yet another reason that clients of The Litton Group love living in San Antonio.

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