Things To Do In San Antonio

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San Antonio Fiesta

A Complete Guide To Fiesta San Antonio

By Sara Branstetter | March 6, 2024

You’ve heard of Mardi Gras, and you’ve heard of Burning Man, but have you heard of Fiesta San Antonio? If you haven’t, you happen to be in good company. Lovingly dubbed “the biggest party you’ve never heard of,” Fiesta San Antonio is the single biggest annual event held in the Alamo city and one of…

Solar Eclipse in San Antonio

How to Enjoy the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in San Antonio

By Sara Branstetter | February 19, 2024

Coming up on April 8, 2024, a once-in-a-lifetime event will take place in the Alamo city. A total solar eclipse will be passing through Texas, and nearly half of the city of San Antonio will experience totality. The last time a solar eclipse in San Antonio fell in the path of totality was in the…

Live Theater in San Antonio

Where to Catch Live Theater in San Antonio

By Sara Branstetter | January 26, 2024

Look, I get it – when it comes to the performing arts, people don’t exactly think of San Antonio. We are no New York, San Francisco, or London for sure, but we also aren’t without great options. Each year, guests and residents of SA can catch big name musical acts, touring Broadway shows, or even…

Guide to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

The Best Things to Do at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

By Sara Branstetter | January 16, 2024

As the saying goes, everything really is bigger in Texas, and that certainly includes the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. This event is BIG TIME – exciting entertainment, loads of family-friendly activities, animals galore, exceptional food, and top-notch musical performances. In fact, the list of options for things to do far outweighs most peoples’…

San Antonio Zoo Lights

A Holiday Visit to San Antonio Zoo Lights

By Sara Branstetter | January 5, 2024

Each November, the San Antonio Zoo rings in the holiday season by transforming the entire park into a shimmery, gleaming display of lights and all things Christmas. This festive holiday makeover, known locally as SA Zoo Lights, touches nearly all aspects of the zoo and includes dazzling displays, merry music, tasty treats, and miles of…

A Complete Guide to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

By Sara Branstetter | December 13, 2023

February is just around the corner in the Alamo City, and that means the San Antonio Spurs will be packing their bags, heading out of town on their annual Rodeo Road Trip, and making room at the Frost Bank Center (formerly the AT&T Center) for the iconic San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. For two…

Christmas Lights in San Antonio

Where Can I See San Antonio Christmas Lights? (2024)

By Sara Branstetter | November 7, 2023

One of our absolute most favorite things about the Christmas season is the décor. It’s nearly impossible not to be in the holiday spirit when everywhere you look are festive trees, inflatable reindeer, and vibrant lights. It’s eye candy at its very best. And here in San Antonio, we have some of the most beautiful…

San Antonio Holiday Events

The Ultimate Guide To Holiday Events In San Antonio (2024)

By Sara Branstetter | November 1, 2023

Well, Halloween is over, and that means it is now time to turn our attention to the holiday season (at least according to all the television commercials). To reinforce that notion, as if by some magical force, the seasonal store displays made the overnight change from spooky to Santa and jack o’lanterns to jolly. Just.…

Wineries Near San Antonio

8 Wineries Near San Antonio for Tastings and Tours (With a Map!)

By Sara Branstetter | October 20, 2023

Everybody in South Texas knows that ground zero for wineries and wine tasting is definitely the Texas Hill Country. The area in and around Fredericksburg alone has more than 60 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. But wine lovers rejoice, because you don’t have to drive quite so far outside of San Antonio to enjoy that…

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