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On The Cover: Celebrating Marcharch is a month of renewal and excitement, marking the arrival of a new season. As winter fadesaway, we welcome the warmth, vibrant colors, and the opportunity to enjoy spring. It’s the perfect time for outdoor activities, family adventures, and maybe even a getaway during school spring break.March also brings many meaningful observances. We celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the incredible contributions of women throughouty Sally KalosBMhistory. Plus, don’t forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday, March 9, 2025, as we embrace longer days filled with extra sunlight—more time for fun and adventure!This month is also full of unique and entertaining national days to mark on your calendar:March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day,March 2 – Dr. Seuss’s Birthday & National Read Across America Day,March 3 – National Anthem Day, March 4 – Fat Tuesday,March 5 – Ash Wednesday,March 6 – National Dentist’s Day,March 7 – National Cereal Day,March 8 – International Women’s Day, March 10 – National Napping Day, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day,March 20 – First Day of Spring & NationalRavioli DayWith so much to celebrate, how can younot love March? Take this opportunity to explore new places, embrace the changing season, and make the most of all the special moments this month has to offer!By Kathi HolzschuherSpring Break - Ideas for What to Do and Where to GoMarch in San Antonio is always a whirlwind of fun, and this year is no exception. From sports to amusement parks, caves, and green dye, the city comes to life. With the kids out of school for a little rest and relaxation, and the mild temperatures, it’s an ideal time to get out and explore. If you need a few ideas on what to do, read on.This year, our beloved San Antonio Spurs are hosting ten home games in March at the Frost Bank Center. It’s a perfect opportunity to treat the family to a game. Spurs games are energetic and enjoyable for all ages. Be sure to check the Frost Bank Center or the Spurs’ website for tickets and information.Theme parks are starting to reopen for the season! Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld, and Morgan’s Wonderland will be open on weekends beginning in early March and daily through Spring Break. Note that all water parks will remain closed until late April and May.Fiesta Texas is featuring a Mardi Gras Festival and Parade through March 16, so check their site for specific dates and times. The park is adorned in bright greens and deep purples, serving delicious foods reminiscent of New Orleans. Morgan’s Wonderland offers 25 accessible attractions, including a wheelchair-accessible Ferris wheel, catch-and-release fishing, wheelchair swings, a choo-choo train, a carousel, and more, making it truly something for everyone to enjoy! SeaWorld offers rides and attractions, presentations and activities, and animal experiences. During March 15- 17, the park celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food and drink, live music, and the Green Treasure Hunt where guests hunt for prizes across the park.The San Antonio Aquarium is another local attraction that’s great to visit during Spring Break, although it is open year- round. Located at 6320 Bandera Road, the aquarium features a wide variety of amphibians, an interactive lorikeet and parakeet aviary, cold water and tropical fish, sharks, a stingray touch tank, and a rainforest filled with hundreds of reptiles. Admission discounts are available for military personnel and seniors, while educatorsare always free. For more information, visit SanAntonioAquarium.net.Don’t miss the annual Dyeing the River Green event in La Villita Historic Village and along the San Antonio River Walk on March 15 and 16. This family-friendly festival features fun activities, live entertainment, and vendors. Admission is free. According to the Visit San Antonio River Walk website, the festival will kick off with the traditional dyeing of the San Antonio River, transforming it into the “River Shannon” with 25 gallons of eco-friendly green dye. Check the website for all the details.If you’re planning a Spring Break on a budget, many activities are available at local public libraries. Additionally, there’s Family Day at the San Antonio Museum of Art on March 12, arts and crafts at the Briscoe Western Art Museum from March 11-16, Fat Tuesday at the Witte Museum on Tuesdays, and Free Thursday at the McNay Art Museum from 4 to 9 PM. Again, check the respective websites for all the details.For something more adventurous and outdoorsy, consider touring the San Antonio Missions. There are five missions—yes, four others besides the Alamo—that make up the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, which is a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. This is a self-paced, self-directed tour, and by downloading the National Park Service app on your smartphone, you can navigate the park on the go.Alternatively, take a quick 40-mile drive north to Boerne and explore “The Cave Without a Name,” located 10 miles northeast of Boerne off FM 474 at 325 Kreutzberg Road. This cave is a designated National Natural Landmark, featuring six major rooms filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and other amazing formations.Other local sites of interest for all ages include the Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio Zoo (children under 3 are free, and all tickets are now digital to avoid lines), and Market Square’s Spring Break Fest from March 9-17. This city offers so much more than could possibly fit into this article, but the adventures highlighted are all well worthThe Cave Without A Name.The Japanese Tea Gardens.considering.getting started! April will be busy too, with the Final Four, Easter, Fiesta San Antonio,And theThe San Antonio Missions National Park..whirlwind is just and the Valero Texas Open on the horizon!6www.stoneoakhighlights.com March 2025