Braun Station Playgroup

January Playdates!

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Starting off the New Year with a little fun!

Sat. January 7th Igo Library- Winter Craft for children 11:00 A.M. Come and do a craft and then play at the park afterwards (bring a sack lunch to eat afterwards). Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (Exit Kyle Seale & take a right then right again at the light) 210-561-6113

Wed. January 11th Just add Children- Meet at 10:30 for some open play time (please remember to bring socks for yourself and your child) open play hours are 9:00 to 2:00. Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291 www.justaddchildren.com

Fri. Jan 20th Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Tues. January 24th Braun Station East Playground at 9350 Knighthood- Here is hoping for nice weather and a chance to get some fresh air. Meet at Braun Station East Playground at 9350 Knighthood at 11:00 bring a snack lunch if you like. Rain/cold plan can be at the McDonalds 7663 Guilbeau at the same time.

October Playdates

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Hope you’re having a Spooktacular October!

Thurs. Oct 6th, Pump It Up- Pop-in-Playtime 10:00-1:00pm, $7 /$5 for siblings.
Directions: 7723 Guilbeau Rd Ste 102 (210) 523-8883 (Shopping center across from HEB). www.pumpitupparty.com

Mon. Oct 10th (School Holiday for Columbus Day!) Orsinger Park Play & Picnic: 10:30-12:30pm play & picnic-bring their energy and a sack lunch.
Directions: Huebner Rd just past Vance Jackson on right. (Lots of shaded playground equipment & benches for eating!)

Wed. Oct 19th, Maverick Library: 10:15 Baby & 11:00 Toddler Story Time. Afterwards Mystic Park Play & Picnic
Directions: 8700 Mystic Park, across from the park. 210-680-9346.

Tues. Oct 25th, Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Mon. Oct 31st (Halloween!) , Knighthood Playground at BSE 11:00-12:30 WEAR YOUR COSTUMES! for some playtime & trick or treats (please bring small of bag of candy or some “happy meal” type toys you can give as treats for kids that show up)

September Playdates!

2011-09-08T12:23:00.002-05:00

September Playdates-Getting back to school fun!

Fri, Sept. 9th Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Wed, Sept. 14th Just Add Children: Open Play 9:00-2:00pm $5/child (ages 1-10)$2.50 under 1.
Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291 www.justaddchildren.com

Tues, Sept. 20th Igo Library: Story Time & Park/Picnic- 10:15 Toddler/11:00 Storytime, then join us at the playground around the corner for play & picnic.
Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (Exit Kyle Seale & take a right then right again at the light) 210-561-6113

Mon, Sept. 26th Raymond Rimkus Park & Picnic: 10:30-12:30pm play & picnic- bring their energy and a sack lunch! (Rain plan McDonalds at Guilbeau)
Directions: Poss Rd at Evers (Turn Left at the Dairy Queen on Bandera Rd)

2011-08-01T15:29:00.000-05:00

School is almost upon us, so time for a few last minute summer playdates!

Fri. Aug 5th, Funtastic Playland: Open Play $5/child (ages 2-12) $3/child (ages 12-23 months), Adults & under 1yr FREE. Admission is for ALL DAY. If you want to leave and come back later, that's fine! No re-entrance fees!!
Directions: 7142 San Pedro, Suite 112, San Antonio, TX 78216, (210) 979-7529. Take 410 to San Pedro, go inside the loop (past North Star Mall), it is on the left in the shopping center at W. Rampart Dr. http://funtasticplayland.com

Mon. Aug 8th, Art Works: Open Art 10:30-12:30pm-$5/child (ages 2-5).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-256-2787 www.artworksartstudio.com

Fri. Aug 19th, Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Mon. Aug 29th, Minitown: Open Play 10:00-5:00pm-$7/child $6 ea additional child, under 1 FREE.
Directions: 5359 Casa Bella St, San Antonio, TX 78249, 210-877-9804 www.minitownsa.com

Additional fun items:
Little Sprouts at Garden Center: Sat. 13th & 27th 10:30am.

June Playdates!

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Hey Play groupers! Here are some Summertime Fun play dates for June. Be sure to invite any friends you like!

Wed, June 8th Maverick Library: 2:00pm Spikey Mikey the Magician. Afterwards Mystic Park Play & Picnic
Directions: 8700 Mystic Park, across from the park. 210-680-9346.

Mon, June 13th Art Works: Open Art 10:30-12:30pm-$5/child (ages 2-5).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-256-2787 www.artworksartstudio.com

Sat, June 18th Little Sprouts at the Garden Center-10:30 Activity
Directions: Bandera & Prue at the Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Road, 210-647-7900 www.thegardencenter.com

Fri, June 24th Maverick Library: 1:00pm Dinosaur George. Afterwards Mystic Park Play & Picnic
Directions: 8700 Mystic Park, across from the park. 210-680-9346.

Tues, June 28th Pump It Up: Pop-in-Playtime 10:00-1:00pm, $7 /$5 for siblings.
Directions: 7723 Guilbeau Rd Ste 102 (210) 523-8883 (Shopping center across from HEB). www.pumpitupparty.com

April Playdates!

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Here are some Fiesta Fun play dates for April!

Wed, Apr 13th Just Add Children: Open Play 9:00-2:00pm $5/child (ages 1-10).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291 www.justaddchildren.com

Tues, Apr 19th Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Fri, Apr 29th Raymond Rimkus Park & Picnic: 10:30-12:30pm play & picnic- bring their energy and a sack lunch! (Rain plan McDonalds at Guilbeau)
Directions: Poss Rd at Evers (Turn Left at the Dairy Queen on Bandera Rd)

February Playdates!

2011-02-10T10:03:00.000-06:00

Hope Everyone has been enjoying our winter snap & had fun playing in the snow!
Here are some snappy play dates for February!

Tues, Feb 15th Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic).

Wed, Feb 23rd Just Add Children: Open Play 9:00-2:00pm $5/child (ages 1-10).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291

Tues, March 1st Pump It Up- Pop-in-Playtime 10:00-1:00pm, $7 /$5 for siblings.
Directions: 7723 Guilbeau Rd Ste 102 (210) 523-8883 (Shopping center across from HEB).

January Playdates!

2011-01-10T13:16:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year & Blessings to Everyone for 2011!
Here are some fun things to do this month:

Friday, Jan. 14th, Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Monday, Jan. 17th (MLK Jr Day), ChaCho’s Restaurant & 2-story indoor play area: 11:30am.
Directions: 8614 Perrin-Beitel @ NE Loop 410, 892-1400. Take 410 to Perrin-Beitel (exit 25B, past Starcrest), turn left, ChaCho's is on right.

Tuesday, Jan. 25th, Igo Library: Story Time & Park/Picnic- 10:30 Baby/ 11:00 Toddler, then join us at the playground around the corner for play & picnic.
Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (Exit Kyle Seale & take a right then right again at the light) 210-561-6113

Hope to see you there! Be sure to invite any friends you might like to join us-the more, the merrier!

November Playdates!

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Thankful for our “Little Blessings” this Month!

Just a few play dates to be thankful for…

Wed, Nov. 10th Maverick Library: 10:15 Baby & 11:00 Toddler Story Time. Afterwards Mystic Park Play & Picnic
Directions: 8700 Mystic Park, across from the park. 210-680-9346.

Fri, Nov. 19th Just Add Children: Open Play 9:00-2:00pm $5/child (ages 1-10).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291 www.justaddchildren.com

Mon, Nov. 23rd Art Works: Open Art 10:30-12:30pm-$5/child (ages 2-5).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-256-2787 www.artworksartstudio.com

Hope you can join us!

2010-10-10T23:19:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween!

Some creepy events in “witch” to take your little goblins!

Mon, Oct 11th-Little Sprouts at the Botanical Gardens- Pumpkin Play Theme! 10-11:30am Each Little Sprout Monday includes storytelling, kids’ crafts and hands-on explorations at your child’s pace. No registration necessary. $3 per child and Garden admission.
Directions: 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue www.sabot.org

Thurs, Oct. 14th- Igo Library: Preschool Story Time & Park/Picnic- 10:30, then join us at the playground around the corner for play & picnic.
Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (Exit Kyle Seale & take a right then right again at the light) 210-561-6113

Wed, Oct 20th – Just Add Children: Open Play 9:00-2:30pm $5/child (ages 1-10).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291 www.justaddchildren.com

Fri, Oct. 29th- Raymond Rimkus Park & Picnic: 10:30-12:30pm play & picnic- bring their energy and a sack lunch! (Rain plan McDonalds at Guilbeau)
Directions: Poss Rd at Evers (Turn Left at the Dairy Queen on Bandera Rd)
***Bring the kiddos in costume to play (if they want!). Please let me know if you’re coming so we can organize some Halloween treats! **

**Coming Soon: Updated Babysitter list! We have had lots of new people call up in the neighborhood to be added to the list since it was posted in the newsletter. I will update the list and you are welcome to call them for references!

September Playdates!

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Back to School is here. It's time for the younger kiddos to get out and have some fun. Here's what we have planned for September:

Tuesday 09/07 10:00 Lunch and Play at La Cantera: Lets meet at the playground outside Dilliard's for a little playtime and then head to lunch at the foodcourt.

Thursday 09/16 09:00 Morning at the zoo: Let's all meet at the zoo and hope for cooler weather.

Friday 09/24 10:00 Pump It Up: They are still having pop in playtime from 10-1. We will be there bouncing around!

Wednesday 09/29: Storytime at Maverick Library 10:15 (Baby) 11:00(Toddler)

Hope to see you there!

August Playdates!

2010-08-07T00:13:00.000-05:00

Hey it’s Back to School Month!

Here are a couple of outings to end your summer with a bang!

Tues. Aug 10th -Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

Thurs. Aug 12th-Children’s Museum: Snake Farm Day! Every 2nd Thursday 11am-1pm Get up close & personal with the creeping, crawling, slithering animals that make their home at the Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo! ( Free w/ admission- Adult admission is $7)
Directions: 305 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 212-4453. It is located near the corner of Houston St. and Navarro Street. (the Majestic Theatre is one block down on the opposite side) www.sakids.org

Wed. Aug 18th- Fiesta Farms: Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 9am-12am. Admission $7/person
Directions: 8497 FM 1560, San Antonio, TX 78254. On FM1560 between Culebra & Shaenfield Road (outside 1604) www.fiestafarmlc.com

Fri. Aug.20th-Little Sprouts at the Garden Center: “Miss Honey BuzzBee” 10:00-11:30am (Free!)
Directions: Bandera & Prue at the Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Road, 210-647-7900 www.thegardencenter.com

Monday Aug 23rd-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- Make sure everyone has their vaccinations & school supplies!

Tues, Aug. 24th- Igo Library: Story Time & Park/Picnic- 10:30 Baby/ 11:00 Toddler, then join us at the playground around the corner for play & picnic.
Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (Exit Kyle Seale & take a right then right again at the light) 210-561-6113

Bonus: Minitown is having a Back to School Party on Friday Aug 13th from 12-4pm. The first child is FREE & each additional is $5.50. it is an R.S.V.P. event. www.minitownsa.com

June Playdates!!

2010-06-02T13:07:00.000-05:00

June has arrived and now you’re searching for things to do with the kiddos….Come join us for some fun!

Wed, June 9th Maverick Library: 2pm Spikey Mikey the Magician. San Antonio's favorite magician, stops at the Maverick Branch Library to deliver a boxcar full of summer reading magic. Recommended for school age children; younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Directions: 8700 Mystic Park, across from the park. 210-680-9346

Mon, June 14th Art Works: Open Art 10:30-12:30pm-$5/child (ages 2-5).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-256-2787 www.artworksartstudio.com

Thurs, June 24th Igo Library: BACK Pack 11am -Special programs designed for school age children with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Recommended for school age children; younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Tickets required for all Thursday events., then join us at the playground around the corner for play & picnic.
Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (Exit Kyle Seale & take a right then right again at the light) 210-561-6113

Wed, June 30th BSW Pool: Tezel Pool 3pm-If you are BSE resident come as a guest of someone from BSW (Katie).
Directions: Across from Braun Station Elementary by the BSW Clubhouse. **Don’t forget the sunblock!!

May Playdates!!

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May is here and so are the flowers! Here are the events planned for this month:

Fri, May 7th- Raymond Rimkus Park & Picnic: 10:30-12:30pm play & picnic- bring their energy and a sack lunch! (Rain plan McDonalds at Guilbeau)
Directions: Poss Rd at Evers (Turn Left at the Dairy Queen on Bandera Rd)

Mon, May 10th- Art Works: Open Art 10:30-12:30pm-$5/child (ages 2-5).
Directions: 7715 Mainland Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-256-2787 http://www.artworksartstudio.com/

Tues, 18th- Just Add Children: Open Play 10am-5pm REMODELED and RE-OPENED! Come by and celebrate the 1yr anniversary. Free Food, Drinks, and Desserts. $4 admission.
Directions: 7715 Mainland Road, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250, 210-520-2291 http://www.justaddchildren.com/

Fri, May 28th-Gymnastics of San Antonio: Open Play 10:00-11:00, $4 Child/$2 Sibling.
Directions: 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock behind the Sonic). www.gymnasticsofsanantonio.com

2010-03-30T20:30:00.000-05:00

Happy Springtime! Happy Easter!

Here are some events for April. I hope we can get a little more participation this month with the weather being so nice out. If you haven’t been able to go because of dates/times, let us know and we can try to plan more things for those days. Suggestions are always welcome!

Apr. 1st, Thurs. 11:00am: Little Sprouts- Story and Egg Hunt (bring your own basket). Directions: Bandera & Prue at the Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Road, 210-647-7900

Apr. 6th, Tues. 10:00/10:30/11:15: Igo Library Story Time (Baby/Toddler/Kids respectively), then join us at the playground around the corner for play & picnic. Directions: 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy (210) 561-6113

Apr. 12th, Mon. 10:30-12:30: Artworks Open Play- open art session for ages 2-5, $5.00 per child. Directions: 7715 Mainland Suite 103 210-256-ARTS(2787)

Apr. 17th, Sat. 11-3pm: Little Sprouts- Celebrate earth day and plant a tree of your own to take home. Directions: Bandera & Prue at the Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Road, 210-647-7900

Apr. 20th, Tues. 10:30-12:30: Raymond Rimkus Park- Play & picnic- bring their energy and a sack lunch! Directions: Poss Rd at Evers (Turn Left at the Dairy Queen)

Apr. 30th, Fri. 10-1pm: Pump It Up- Pop-in Playtime $7 /$5 for siblings. Directions: 7723 Guilbeau Rd Ste 102 (210) 523-8883 (Shopping center across from HEB)

March Playdates!

2010-02-27T23:01:00.002-06:00

Hidey-ho Good Neighbors! Hope you are ready for March Madness and Spring Break!

Here are some “Mad” adventures for the playgroup that you can “Spring” into this month!

Thurs, Mar 4th- Just Add Children: 10:00-2:30pm $5/child. 15 Mainland Rd., Ste 123, 210-520-2291.

Wed, Mar 10th- Maverick Library: 10:15 Baby & 11:00 Toddler Story Time. Afterwards Mystic Park Play & Picnic (By the HEB on Guilbeau across from the Library)

Spring Break Activites-Come as you can!
Mon 15th- ChaCho’s: 11:30 am - restaurant and 2-story indoor play area (8614 Perrin-Beitel @ NE Loop 410, 892-1400) 410 to Perrin-Beitel (exit 25B, past Starcrest), turn left, ChaCho's is on right

Tues 16th- Little Sprouts at the Garden Center: 11:00am- We have built a garden for Little Sprouts. Come get your hands dirty and take part in helping us plant in the edible garden. Then come back later for other classes to help maintain the garden and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Yumm Yumm!

Wed 17th- Happy St. Patricks Day! Go to a parade & wear GREEN!

Thurs 18th- SA Zoo: 10:30- close. Anyone with a zoo pass with guest passes let some friends know! Meet at the Lion Statue just inside the gates.

Fri 19th- Sea World: 10:00am (open till 10pm)- Yes, it is open this week! If you have passes or are planning on buying them for the year

Fri, Mar 26th- Sunburst Gymnastics: 10:00-11:00 Sunburst Gymnastics, 7903 Mainland, 680-0944, $6 per child (under 1 free); if we have a group of 10 or more, the cost goes down to $3 per child

Tues, Mar 30th- Tezel Park Play & Picnic: 10:30-12:00. Across from Braun Station Elementary by the BSE Clubhouse. (Rain Plan- Chick-Fil-A on Bandera at 1604)

February Playdates!

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Hello Fellow Playdaters! Hope you’re ready for the month of love!

Here are some playdates we hope you will love:

Fri, Feb 5th- Great NW Library: 10:30am Toddler Story Time (2-3yrs) & 11:30 Kids Story Time (2-5yrs), Afterwards Burger King for those interested.

Thurs, Feb 11th-Minitown: 10:00am-whenever (close 5pm), $7 child/$6 siblings. 5259 Casa Bella (I-10 & 1604 by the Chevy dealership between UTSA Blvd & DeZavala) 210-877-9804 ***There is a coupon in the SA Kids Directory for buy-one-get-one-free. http://sakidsdirectory.com./directory/flip/

Mon, Feb 15th(President's Day/School Holiday)- Raymond Rimkus Park: 11:00-12:00- Play and Picnic. (Rain plan McDonalds at Guilbeau)

Tues, Feb 23rd- Gymnastics of San Antonio: 10:00-11:00 Open Play $4 Child/$2 Sibling. 5500 Babcock Rd, 210-696-9699 (Shopping Center on Eckhert at Babcock Behind the Sonic).

January Playdates

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Mon, Jan 18 (MLK Jr-school out!)
Pump It Up- Pop-in-play @ 10-11:30 am: $7/child & $5/sibling.
(7723 Guilbeau Rd Ste 102, 210-523-8883) Afterwards McDonalds for those interested.

Thursday, Jan 28
Artworks Open Play @ 3-7pm: $5 per child
(7715 Mainland, Suite 103, 210-256-2787)