Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus plus free birthday party at Bullock Museum on the list
(San Antonio) — Here’s a pair of outside invitations for those of you looking to experience something fun this weekend.
First, children of all ages are invited to reimagine The Greatest Show on Earth with the The Legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus this weekend at the Alamodome.
The Alamodome will host six performances between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14.
San Antonio, which includes the Seguin and Guadalupe County area, was chosen as one of the limited sites for the circus’ North American tour. It’s been since 2017 since the famed 146 year plus circus company has performed before a world audience. The immersive, live, family entertainment experience is being described as unlike anything audiences have ever seen, filled with incredible acts that push the limits of human potential. The performance is set to bring comedy, thrills and artistry, again, all with never-seen-before acts.
Showtimes are Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m.; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, July 14 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or in person at the venue box office. For specific local San Antonio show information please visit: https://www.ringling.com/show/san-antonio-tx-2024-alamodome/.
Families are also being invited to head up to Austin this weekend for a free birthday party celebrating the Bullock Museum’ namesake. The Bullock Texas State History Museum will celebrate Bob Bullock’s 95th birthday with a free public event this Sunday, July 14 starting at 10 a.m. The event will honor the Museum’s namesake with free exhibition admission, family-friendly activities, and sweet treats.
Robert “Bob” Douglas Bullock, Sr. (1929 – 1999), a native of Hillsboro, Texas, served as the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Texas. In a political career that spanned nearly 40 years, Bullock is credited as being the principal architect of modern Texas government. Bullock championed the preservation and exhibition of Texas history and began discussing the idea of a state history museum while serving as lieutenant governor. Opened in 2001, the Museum honors his vision and shares the stories of Texas with visitors from around the world.
The Bob Bullock Birthday Bash will feature hands-on activities for all ages on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Visitors will create a party hat to wear during the celebration and get a balloon twisted in the shape of a favorite object or character. At 10:30 a.m., visitors will dance and sing along with Mr. Will during a kid-friendly concert with a Texas twist. At 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., visitors can sit down for a storytime with Austin Public Library and Bullock’s favorite children’s book, The Little Red Hen. Free sweet treats will also be available in The Star Cafe while supplies last.
The celebration also features free exhibition admission from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. In addition to three floors of Texas History Galleries, visitors will explore Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas, a special exhibition celebrating the rich culture of Texas lowriding through a display of seven lowrider cars, five bicycles and artifacts from music, fashion and lowrider history.
Details of the birthday bash are available at TheStoryofTexas.com.