March Events in San Antonio
March into Spring with these fun filled family events.
March into Spring with these fun filled family events.
Everyone seems to be talking about corn these days. With the viral song about corn, it seems most of us can appreciate the vegetable for it’s sweetness and versatility. Corn just seems to go with everything! This hearty corn chowder recipe is sure to keep your family warm this fall and winter. It’s so tasty and comforting, you may find yourselves going back for a second serving!
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices of bacon (optional)
1 onion
2 celery stalks
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeno
1 large carrot
3 medium potatoes
6 ears of corn
5 cups milk
1 bay leaf
Salt & Pepper
Smoked Paprika
Green onion
Peel potatoes and dice along with onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Shuck the husks off the corn and slice corn kernels off of the cobs, then save the cobs for later. (You can also use canned or frozen corn to skip this step! But you’ll want to add the corn in with the rest of the veggies to get more corn flavor) Slice some green onion & shred some cheese to top off each bowl of corn chowder if you like!
Place butter and bacon into a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Heat on medium high heat until the bacon renders its fat, about 5 minutes.
Cook the vegetables (except the corn and potatoes):
Add the chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, and carrot, and lower the heat to medium and cook until vegetables are well softened, about 10 minutes.
Break the corn cobs in half (after you’ve stripped off the corn) and add the cobs to the pot. Add the milk and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 20 minutes, discard the cobs and the bay leaf. Add the potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, and paprika to the pot. Increase the heat to return the soup to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain the simmer and cook for another 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Stir often to prevent milk from curdling. Add more salt, pepper, and paprika to taste, and add a little shredded cheese and sliced green onion on top of each bowl when serving. Enjoy!
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1 | 2Crafternoon in the Kids LibraryCrafternoon in the Kids LibraryTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cody Library is hosting “Screen Free Thursdays” where computers are turned off, giving everyone a needed rest from technology. They will have craft kits ready for kids to do at the Kids’ Library or at home, plus a small snack, games, & books. Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumFree Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumTime: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B, and the first Sunday of every month from Noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of the Dickson Allen Foundation. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78209 | 3 | 4 | 5Free Admission First Sundays at McNay Art MuseumFree Admission First Sundays at McNay Art MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm The McNay Art Museum, named for founder Marion Koogler McNay, is the first museum of modern art in Texas. Get free admission on the first Sunday of every month, Children and teens under 19 years old are always FREE at the museum. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78209 | |||||
6Big Blue BlocksBig Blue BlocksTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Practice creative building with Big Blue Blocks every Monday on the Kelleher Family Lawn. Hemisfair Park - Kelleher Family Lawn 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX Free Family Nights at the DoSeumFree Family Nights at the DoSeumTime: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free Family Night takes place the first MONDAY of the month from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. RSVP Required. The DoSeum 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX | 7Toddler Time at Cody LibraryToddler Time at Cody LibraryTime: 10:00 am - 10:20 am Every Monday Morning, 10:00-10:20. Toddler Time for ages 12-36 months with parent or caregiver -short stories, music & movement, all to develop comfort in the Library & a love for books – it’s also a great networking time for adults! Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Museum Day at The Witte MuseumFree Museum Day at The Witte MuseumTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Enjoy free General Admission into San Antonio’s Witte Museum every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. Please reserve your tickets online in advance. Free Tuesdays are a great way to spend an afternoon exploring our permanent galleries with your kids and family. Or, use this time to get discounted access to exhibitions requiring a special ticket. Can’t make it during our Free Tuesday hours? The Witte Museum also participates in Museums for All. As participants, the Witte Museum offers $3 general admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance (SNAP and WIC) benefits. Visitors simply show an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID at the Walker Admissions Desk to redeem the discount for up to four people per card. The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 | 8 | 9Crafternoon in the Kids LibraryCrafternoon in the Kids LibraryTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cody Library is hosting “Screen Free Thursdays” where computers are turned off, giving everyone a needed rest from technology. They will have craft kits ready for kids to do at the Kids’ Library or at home, plus a small snack, games, & books. Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumFree Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumTime: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B, and the first Sunday of every month from Noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of the Dickson Allen Foundation. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78209 | 10 | 11 | 12Free Admission Second Sunday at Institute of Texas CulturesFree Admission Second Sunday at Institute of Texas CulturesTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Focusing on the people who call Texas home and celebrating their beautiful and varied heritages, the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures offers free admission for everyone on the second Sunday of each month, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. UTSA Institute of Texas Cultures 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78205 | |||
13Big Blue BlocksBig Blue BlocksTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Practice creative building with Big Blue Blocks every Monday on the Kelleher Family Lawn. Hemisfair Park - Kelleher Family Lawn 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX | 14Toddler Time at Cody LibraryToddler Time at Cody LibraryTime: 10:00 am - 10:20 am Every Monday Morning, 10:00-10:20. Toddler Time for ages 12-36 months with parent or caregiver -short stories, music & movement, all to develop comfort in the Library & a love for books – it’s also a great networking time for adults! Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Museum Day at The Witte MuseumFree Museum Day at The Witte MuseumTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Enjoy free General Admission into San Antonio’s Witte Museum every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. Please reserve your tickets online in advance. Free Tuesdays are a great way to spend an afternoon exploring our permanent galleries with your kids and family. Or, use this time to get discounted access to exhibitions requiring a special ticket. Can’t make it during our Free Tuesday hours? The Witte Museum also participates in Museums for All. As participants, the Witte Museum offers $3 general admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance (SNAP and WIC) benefits. Visitors simply show an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID at the Walker Admissions Desk to redeem the discount for up to four people per card. The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 | 15 | 16Crafternoon in the Kids LibraryCrafternoon in the Kids LibraryTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cody Library is hosting “Screen Free Thursdays” where computers are turned off, giving everyone a needed rest from technology. They will have craft kits ready for kids to do at the Kids’ Library or at home, plus a small snack, games, & books. Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumFree Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumTime: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B, and the first Sunday of every month from Noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of the Dickson Allen Foundation. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78209 | 17 | 18 | 19 | |||
20Big Blue BlocksBig Blue BlocksTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Practice creative building with Big Blue Blocks every Monday on the Kelleher Family Lawn. Hemisfair Park - Kelleher Family Lawn 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX | 21Toddler Time at Cody LibraryToddler Time at Cody LibraryTime: 10:00 am - 10:20 am Every Monday Morning, 10:00-10:20. Toddler Time for ages 12-36 months with parent or caregiver -short stories, music & movement, all to develop comfort in the Library & a love for books – it’s also a great networking time for adults! Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Museum Day at The Witte MuseumFree Museum Day at The Witte MuseumTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Enjoy free General Admission into San Antonio’s Witte Museum every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. Please reserve your tickets online in advance. Free Tuesdays are a great way to spend an afternoon exploring our permanent galleries with your kids and family. Or, use this time to get discounted access to exhibitions requiring a special ticket. Can’t make it during our Free Tuesday hours? The Witte Museum also participates in Museums for All. As participants, the Witte Museum offers $3 general admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance (SNAP and WIC) benefits. Visitors simply show an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID at the Walker Admissions Desk to redeem the discount for up to four people per card. The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 | 22 | 23Crafternoon in the Kids LibraryCrafternoon in the Kids LibraryTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cody Library is hosting “Screen Free Thursdays” where computers are turned off, giving everyone a needed rest from technology. They will have craft kits ready for kids to do at the Kids’ Library or at home, plus a small snack, games, & books. Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumFree Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumTime: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B, and the first Sunday of every month from Noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of the Dickson Allen Foundation. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78209 | 24 | 25 | 26 | |||
27Big Blue BlocksBig Blue BlocksTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Practice creative building with Big Blue Blocks every Monday on the Kelleher Family Lawn. Hemisfair Park - Kelleher Family Lawn 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX | 28Toddler Time at Cody LibraryToddler Time at Cody LibraryTime: 10:00 am - 10:20 am Every Monday Morning, 10:00-10:20. Toddler Time for ages 12-36 months with parent or caregiver -short stories, music & movement, all to develop comfort in the Library & a love for books – it’s also a great networking time for adults! Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Museum Day at The Witte MuseumFree Museum Day at The Witte MuseumTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Enjoy free General Admission into San Antonio’s Witte Museum every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. Please reserve your tickets online in advance. Free Tuesdays are a great way to spend an afternoon exploring our permanent galleries with your kids and family. Or, use this time to get discounted access to exhibitions requiring a special ticket. Can’t make it during our Free Tuesday hours? The Witte Museum also participates in Museums for All. As participants, the Witte Museum offers $3 general admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance (SNAP and WIC) benefits. Visitors simply show an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID at the Walker Admissions Desk to redeem the discount for up to four people per card. The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 | 29 | 30Crafternoon in the Kids LibraryCrafternoon in the Kids LibraryTime: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cody Library is hosting “Screen Free Thursdays” where computers are turned off, giving everyone a needed rest from technology. They will have craft kits ready for kids to do at the Kids’ Library or at home, plus a small snack, games, & books. Cody Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX Free Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumFree Admission Evenings at McNay Art MuseumTime: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B, and the first Sunday of every month from Noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of the Dickson Allen Foundation. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78209 | 31 |