A member of The Thinkery staff helps children learn the basic skills of sewing in Space8.[/caption]

The Thinkery, formerly known as Austin's Children Museum, will host a grand opening of its new exhibit March 28.

Space8 is an area for children 8 years and older to learn the basic skills, such as soldering, sewing, woodwork and circuitry. Children have been able to access the exhibit most of March to help the Thinkery perform test runs and improve the space before the grand opening.

Space8 focuses on making and tinkering, said Heather Singh, Thinkery gallery education manager. Space8 allows parents to drop off children 8 years and older while they take their younger children to other areas of the children's museum, she said.

Parents can leave their children in the care of Thinkery staff at Space8 or stay and work with them. The typical work time is an hour, Singh said, but children have been staying longer during the testing stage.

OTHER IMPACTS:

NOW OPEN—A new seafood market and dining option opened March 10 at 2401 E. Cesar Chavez St. The menu at Monger's Market + Kitchen will change based on the season and availability. The restaurant's raw bar will serve a rotating selection of oysters, shrimp and crab. Patrons and local food providers can also purchase seafood from the market side of the store. 512-215-8972.

NOW OPEN—Craig Vanis opened his own food truck featuring a vegan menu after operating Bistro Vonish as a supper club for two years. The food truck at 3111 Manor Road opened Jan. 2 but Vanis has plans to open a brick-and-mortar location this year; however, those details have not bee released yet. [email protected]

NOW OPEN—The downtown location for local burger stand P. Terry's opened March 21. Patrons can dine-in at the location or take out, providing downtown patrons a new breakfast, lunch and dinner option at 515 Congress Ave., Ste. 130. 512-473-8722.