Events
BY THALIA GUZMAN & JARRETT WHITENER
June
Discovery Days Each weekend in June, Natural Bridge Caverns will host discovery days to celebrate International Cave Day, which was on June 6. Bring your family and friends and take part in a hands-on caving adventure filled with interactive activities, demonstrations, vintage display of caving equipment and so more. • Weekends in June, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $21+ • 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com Baby & Me Storytime Baby & Me Storytime is for the youngest library users, from birth to 24 months with an accompanying adult. Activities will include book readings, songs, rhymes, and bounces. Storytime is followed by a short period of time for parents and caregivers to socialize and network. • June 20, 10:15-10:45 a.m. • Free (admission) • Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz • www.schertz.com/2184 Malcom Brown Youth Camp Each year, the Malcom Brown Youth Camp hosts a football and cheer camp for local children to participate in. Join former Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown for camps focused on youth leadership, team building skills and football fundamentals. • June 21, time TBD • Free (admission) • Cibolo Multi Event Center, 200 S. Main St., Cibolo • www.malcolmbrownfbcamp.com Float and Flick As part of the Movies in the Park event series hosted by the city of Schertz, two Float and Flick events will be held, allowing the community to enjoy movies from the Pickrell Park Pool. In June, a showing of “The Little Mermaid” will be held, and “Moana” will be played in July. Due to pool capacity limitations, attendees are encouraged to arrive early. • June 22 and July 13, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Pickrell Park Pool, 701 Oak St., Schertz • www.schertz.com/519 Masskrugstemmen Bierstein Holding Contest The traditional beer competition from Germany challenges men and women by holding a liter of beer by the handle, straight out in front of them for as long as they can. The last person still holding his or her beer wins. • June 22, 8-9 p.m. • Free (admission), $20 per participant, registration starts at 7 p.m. • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.krausescafe.com Owl Prowl Join the Guadalupe Master Naturalists on an evening educational adventure. The walk will educated attendees about soil, plants, insects, mammals and
birds at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Preregistration is recommended. • June 23, 8:30-9:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 W. Schaefer Road, Schertz • www.schertz.com 9th Annual Booty Bash Texas Renaissance group Call of Booty, a pirate- themed group, will float down the Guadalupe River and listen to the Houston pirate band Pride of Bedlam. • June 28-30, 3-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 201 Mountain Breeze Camp, New Braunfels • Facebook: Texas Renaissance Call of Booty Flix and Finds A movie night will be hosted at Olympia Hills Golf Course and Event Center, featuring a showing of “Wonka.” Prior to the movie, a scavenger hunt will be held, allowing attendees to complete unique tasks and activities. The event center will also offer a themed menu. • June 29, 7:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Olympia Hills Golf Course and Event Center, 12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City • www.universalcitytexas.gov/1308 48th Annual Schertz 4th of July Jubilee This daylong event will feature a morning parade, family-friendly activities and live music, followed by a firework show sponsored by H-E-B. Prior to the parade, the Let Freedom Run 5K will be held. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs
to enjoy the firework show. • July 4, 9:30 a.m. (parade start), 6-10 p.m. (evening events) • Free (admission) • Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St., Schertz • www.schertz.com/466
• July 4, time TBD • Free (admission) • Paul Davis Park, 20685 Grass Creek Road, Garden Ridge • www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
NAMI Family and Friends The Guadalupe County branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a four-hour seminar informing adults how to support loved ones with mental health conditions. This event serves as an opportunity to meet people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is open to those 18 and older. Registration is required. • July 13, 1-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz • www.namiguadalupecounty.org Glow Party A glow-themed scavenger hunt and a splash pad event will take place at Wendy Swan Memorial Park hosted by Schertz Parks and Rec and the Schertz Public Library. The glow party is park of several activities planned in July as part of Parks and Recreation month. • July 18, 8:30-9:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Wendy Swan Memorial Park, 4601 Cherry Tree Drive, Schertz • www.schertz.com
July
Fourth of July Parade and Celebration The city of Garden Ridge invites families to Paul Davis Park to enjoy waterslide activities, face painting, music, food and more. The event will also feature the annual parade, inviting residents, businesses and organizations to participate.
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