Recreation listings

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

FAMILY EVENTS

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

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Bellobration.A modern circus, hosted by the daredevil Bello.7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 23; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23; and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. $15-$80. 471-7744; uterwincenter.com.

Sunday Morning Kids Show. The Strollers perform. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress Ave. Free. 707-9637, www.rutamaya.net.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Art of Texas. Handmade works by local artists and artisans. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Cool River Cafe, 4001 W. Parmer Lane. Free. 535-5761, www.artoftexas.com.

Austin Urban League Safety Fair. Interactive safety information, games and prizes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, 2608 Gonzales St. Free. 478-7176, ext. 206.

Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival. Winery tours, live music and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 County Road 222, Tow. Free. 325-379-5361, www.fcv.com.

Old Gruene Market Days. Nearly 100 vendors featuring food and crafts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Downtown Gruene. Free. 830-832-1721, www.gruenemarketdays.com.

Summer Model Train Show. Demonstrations and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. New Braunfels Civic Center, 380 S. Seguin St., New Braunfels. $5, kids 17 and under $1. 830-935-2517.

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, sea life, plus rides and a water park. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. 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. Sundays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. 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. 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. 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.

Round Rock Express. Round Rock's minor-league baseball team. 7 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and 6 p.m. Sunday: Express vs. Nashville Sounds. Dell Diamond, 3400 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $6-$12. www.roundrockexpress.com.