THINGS TO DO

10 Black-owned businesses to support in San Antonio
A New Day Pediatric Psychology | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | Community | CULTURE | food and drink | J’Jireh’s Salon and Hair Restoration Center | Nome’s Catering and Event Planning Services | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Ballet School | SATX | Southern Roots Vegan Bakery | Sweet Yams | Tank’s Pizza | The Jerk Shack | THINGS TO DO | Tony G’s Soul Food | Trices Restaurant

Your unofficial San Antonio Spurs watch party guide
by Joey Held
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Lead Story | san antonio spurs | SATX | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO

11 completely free things to do in San Antonio (beyond the River Walk)
by Joey Held
Affordability | Brackenridge Park | Community | free things to do | Friedrich Wilderness Park | Japanese Tea Garden | King William Historic District | Landa Branch Library | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Mission Trails hike-and-bike system | National Register of Historic Places | Outdoor Family Film Series | SA-hardgate | saga light show | San Antonio Museum of Art | San Fernando Cathedral | San Pedro Springs Park | SATX | The Witte Museum | THINGS TO DO

11 things to do in San Antonio that are off the beaten path
by Joey Held
alamo | Community | CULTURE | eat local | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | pets | river walk | SA-hardgate | SATX | TEXAS

East San Antonio unveils civil rights mural days before 100th anniversary of Black History Month
by Sam Cohen

Dust off your boots: The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo rides back Feb. 12
by Sam Cohen
| January 23, 2026
CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Hank Williams Jr. | LIFESTYLE | Ludacris | Miranda Lambert | music | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Lead Story | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | SATX | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes place February 12-March 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to get the best empanadas in San Antonio
| January 14, 2026
and dives | CULTURE | diners | drive-ins | empanadas | food & drink | food and drink | guy fieri | LIFESTYLE | restaurants | SA-hardgate | San Antonio | SATX
For the best empanadas in San Antonio—both sweet and savory—check out these nine restaurants. There’s so much to do in San Antonio, and that’s simply because of the great people who live here and create fun, soul-enriching opportunities for their communities. For instance, San Antonio is slated to be filled with can’t-miss festivals in 2026, but […]

Best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio
| January 14, 2026
CULTURE | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | hole-in-the-wall restaurants | international food | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio | San Antonio Lead Story | san antonio restaurants | SATX | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS POLITICS | THINGS TO DO
Check out these 10 hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio for the best tacos, pizzas, breakfast, and more that you might’ve never known about.

8 places to stop, shop, & savor along the San Antonio River Walk
| January 6, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio River Walk | SATX | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Immerse yourself in history, unique shopping, and culinary delights along the San Antonio River Walk.

Hold on tight, Texas: SeaWorld’s new coaster Is turning thrills upside down in 2026
by Sam Cohen
| January 6, 2026
Barracuda Strike | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | inverted rollercoaster | outdoor recreation | recreation | San Antonio Lead Story | SATX | SeaWorld San Antoni | THINGS TO DO
Texas’s first inverted rollercoaster is coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

10 can’t-miss San Antonio festivals happening in 2026
by Joey Held
| December 12, 2025
2026 | animals | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Festivals | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | New Year | outdoor recreation | outdoors | SA-hardgate | SATX | THINGS TO DO
These San Antonio festivals provide great entertainment. Check out classic cars, support local nonprofits, embrace cultural traditions, and so much more.

Every San Antonio restaurant Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
by Sam Cohen
| December 12, 2025
celebrity chefs | Community | CULTURE | Drive-Ins and Dives | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | guy fieri | LIFESTYLE | restaurants | SA-hardgate | SATX | TEXAS
Guy Fieri has visited 22 San Antonio restaurants on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Here’s every spot he featured.

Countdown Central: San Antonio tops Texas NYE celebration rankings
by Sam Cohen
| December 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food & drink | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | NYE | SATX | THINGS TO DO
WalletHub recently dubbed San Antonio the best city in Texas for NYE celebrations. Here’s why.

7 dazzling San Antonio holiday light displays
by Sam Cohen
| December 6, 2025
The holiday lights are up and buzzing in San Antonio. Here are the seven most dazzling displays.



