Recreation listings

To submit listings, e-mail recreation@statesman.com, fax 445- 3968, voicemail 445-3688. Deadline is noon Thursday, a week before publication.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo. Rodeos, dances, a Grand Parade, carnival and more. Various times, locations and prices today through Saturday. 303-0558, www.bastrophomecoming.org.

First Saturday in Smithville. Art sale and fair held around the gazebo in downtown Smithville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. First and Main streets, Smithville. (512) 360-2822.

Kyle Market Day. Artists, farmers and craftspeople display homemade crafts. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Front Street, Kyle. Free. 262-3939, www.kylepard.com.

Wimberley Market Day. 500 vendors selling antiques, crafts, collectibles, arts and crafts, produce and more. 7 a.m. Saturday. Lions Field, off FM 2325 in Wimberley. Free. (512) 847-2201.

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS

Austin Children's Museum. Hands-on and educational exhibits. 'Play It by Ear' runs through Sept. 14. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 201 Colorado St. $3.50-$5.50. 472-2499, www.austinkids.org.

Blanton Museum of Art. Traveling exhibitions and a permanent collection of more than 17,000 works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Congress Avenue. $5-$10, free on Thursdays. 471-7324, www.blantonmuseum.org.

Bullock Texas State History Museum. Three floors of interactive and traveling exhibits, plus an IMAX theater. Current exhibit: 'Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV.' 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Congress Avenue. $4-$7. 936-8746, www.thestoryoftexas.com.

AMUSEMENT PARKS & ZOOS

The Austin Zoo. Primates, big cats, birds, reptiles and other animals inhabit this kid-oriented, privately run sanctuary. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; no admittance after 5 p.m. 10807 Rawhide Trail. Free-$7. 288-1490, www.austinzoo.org.

Capital of Texas Zoo. Nonprofit zoo dedicated to education and conservation. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 376-A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek. $4.49-$6.99. 303-6675, www.capitaloftexaszoo.org.

Schlitterbahn. Family-friendly water park. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 381 E. Austin St., New Braunfels. $29.99-$37.99. (830) 625-2351, www.schlitterbahn.com.

SeaWorld San Antonio. Sharks, whales and sea life, plus rides and a water park. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays. 10500 SeaWorld Drive. $38.99-$48.99. (800) 700-7786, www.seaworld.com.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Theme park. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Wednesday. Interstate 10 West and Loop 1604 in San Antonio (Exit 555). $31.99-$46.99. (210) 697-5050, www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Austin Farmers' Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Fourth and Guadalupe streets. 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, the Triangle, 46th Street at North Lamar Boulevard and West Guadalupe Street. This Wednesday: Picnic in the Park. Free. 236-0074, www.austinfarmersmarket.org.

Austin Nature and Science Center. Nature exhibits such as the Dino Pit and Zilker Nature Preserve. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301 Nature Center Drive in Zilker Park. Free. 327-8181, www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc.

Barton Springs Pool. 68-degree spring-fed pool. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays-Sundays (closed Thursdays for cleaning). 2101 Barton Springs Road. $1-$3. 476-9044.

Bee Cave Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 13908 W. Texas 71. Free. 750-9152, www.beecavefarmersmarket.com..

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.Botanical center dedicated to native Texas plants. 6 to 9 p.m. today: Raptors Nature Night, $1. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. 4801 La Crosse Ave. Free-$7. 232-0100, www.wildflower.org.

Manor Farmers' Market. 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 104 E. Rector St., Manor. Free. www.manorfarmersmarket.org.

Pflugerville Farmers' Market. 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. 500 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. Free. 589-2307, www.pflugervillefarmersmarket.com.

Sunset Valley Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road. Free. 280-1976, www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Children's martial arts classes.9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Tukong Martial Arts, 2501 Montopolis Drive. Free. 385-1008.

FAMILY EVENTS

Austin Kids Day. Annual festival for children featuring a video game theater, outdoor activities, live performances, moonwalks, a magic show and more. 9 a.m. Saturday. The Riverbend Centre, General admission: $12.50; reserved seating: $24.50; VIP package: $39.50. (800) 961-7661, www.AustinKidsDay.com.

Family Fun Night. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave St. Bowling, $2.99; movies, $2; roller skating, $3. 472-6932, www.myec.net

Sunday Morning Kids Show. Mr. Steve's Drumming Extravaganza. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress Ave. Free. 707-9637, www.rutamaya.net.