Toy Day - SAFD, Institute of Texan Cultures team up Nov. 26
The Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio
October, 2011
San Antonio children and families invited to rekindle a tradition with San Antonio Fire Department, Institute of Texan Cultures
WHAT:
Toy Day at the Institute of Texan Cultures is being held in conjunction with the San Antonio Fire Department’s annual toy drive kickoff and the recent opening of the “Timeless Texas Toys” exhibit at the Institute of Texan Cultures.
Reminiscent of the 1930s tradition, children 12 and younger bringing new, unwrapped toys for the fire department’s annual toy drive, will receive free admission for a day of fun at the museum. Toy Day includes a free make-and-take craft and showings of classic cartoons in the Dome Theater.
San Antonio Fire Department fire trucks and an EMS unit will be on-site for exploration and discovery and firefighters will bring their bunker coats for guests to try on. Sparky the Fire Dog also will attend. Sparky and the firefighters will provide holiday fire safety tips.
“Cowboy” Santa will be available for photos for a small fee.
WHEN:
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26
WHERE:
Institute of Texan Cultures
UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
ADMISSION:
FREE for children 12 and younger with a new, unwrapped toy benefitting the San Antonio Fire Department toy drive.
Photos with Cowboy Santa, $10
Regular admission: $8 for adults (12-64); $7 for seniors (65+); $6 for children (3-11); free with membership or UTSA identification.
CONTACT:
For additional information, call (210) 458-2300 or visit TexanCultures.com.
