From fiesta to frights 🎃

What’s new at Six Flags Fright Fest 2022

From new rides to new haunts, we’re rounding up notable changes to Frightfest in 2022. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Are you a lover of the supernatural, the creepy, or the outright frightful? We sure are.

That’s why we’re recapping what we saw, what we ate, and what’s new at one of the largest October celebrations in the Alamo City this spooky season, Frightfest.

New to Frightfest

House of Curiosities (kid-friendly) | Think: a haunted house without the scares.
Looney Tunes Halloween Dance Party (kid-friendly) | Oogie-boogie with these beloved characters at this dance party.
Curse of the Zombie Prom (kid-friendly) | Join a totally tubular zombie cast for a musical adventure set during prom night in the 80s.
Dr. Diabolical’s Monster Mash Bash | Rock out with Dr. Diabolical and her army of steampunk fiends on stage with a live rock band.

Don’t miss your chance to check out the park’s six haunted houses, including two new attractions, “Trapped” and “House of Houngan - Curse of the Rougarou,” as well as a thrilling homecoming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the “RockKill High School” house.

Notable sips + eats

Blood Bag: a rum-based cocktail with cranberry juice.
Green Fairy: made with Midori, pineapple juice, Absolut Vodka, and blue Curaçao.
Syringe Jello Shot: an orange jello shot a day keeps the undead away.

In addition to the spooky offerings, the park is also welcoming back some fantastic Oktoberfest eats. From seasonal brews to Bavarian pretzel sticks, park visitors will have their pick from plenty of German-inspired food through Sun., Oct. 30.

All Frightfest activities will run through the end of October. New thrilling coasters, like Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, are included in regular park admission. A Haunted Attractions Pass is needed for access to premium haunted houses.

Pro tip: Make your park reservation online to avoid confusion at the gate, because there’s nothing more spine-chilling than losing precious park time.

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Today

San Antonio Open Coffee | Tues., Oct. 4 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Tech Port Center + Arena | Free | Meet other entrepreneurs and investors and find out how you can plug into Capital Factory along with the rest of Texas. ☕

Wednesday

3rd Annual Alamo Quarry Market Fall Wine Walk | Wed., Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | 255 E. Basse Rd. | $20 suggested donation | Shop from Quarry Market vendors featuring exclusive in-store specials + wine and beer samples. 🛍️

Thursday

The Kat & Dave Show | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $47+ | This viral musical duo is bringing their Instagram show on the road. 🎤

Friday

GoLive! Arab Music and Dance Conference | Fri., Oct. 7 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | UTSA Downtown Campus | $10+ | Choose what courses to attend at this weekend-long conference. ✨

Saturday

7th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival | Sat., Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brackenridge Park | Free | Dust off your wings and mark your calendar for this month-long celebration. 🦋

Sunday

Octoberfest at Tower of the Americas | Sat., Oct. 8 | 2-5 p.m. | Tower of the Americas | $50+ | Experience a Texas-Sized showdown featuring 24 breweries from Europe and the Lone Star State. 🍺

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

Weather

88º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Community

VIA Metropolitan Transit unanimously approved a $274 million operating budget for the new fiscal year. The total consolidated budget is $406.6 million with no fare increases. According to a press release, work on the new Advanced Rapid Transit Project remains on schedule. 🚌

Biz

Blue Star Contemporary will now be known as Contemporary at Blue Star. The SATX-based contemporary art nonprofit announced its name change + new graphic identity in press release last week and invites the public to celebrate with a First Friday Block Party on Fri., Oct. 7 at 6 pm. 🖼️

Watch

Over the weekend, Alterman hosted a Kidstruction Dig Day, the first in a planned series of family and community engagements as the construction of its new corporate campus proceeds — check out the recap video. 🔨

Plan Ahead

Dachtoberfest, the annual racing event hosted by Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas, will return to SATX at a new location. The speedy weenie races will be held on Sat., Nov. 12 at the Helotes Fair Grounds. 🌭 (KSAT-12)

Closed

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area announced upcoming closures due to planned wildlife management activities through the fall and winter. Only permitted hunters will be allowed onsite during these block-out dates. 🪨

Today is

National Taco Day. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we love our tacos here in the Alamo City. Head to any Taco Palenque location for a BOGO deal, or check out some of our readers’ favorite local taco spots. Hint: the winner was announced on our Instagram page. 🌮

Shop

Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only thing heating up this fall. Shop the hottest local fashion in our online retails store, all while supporting SATXtoday. We’re talking cozy sweatshirts, comfortable caps, and fashionable bags. Snag your favorite SATX gear now.

Drink

We’re a beverage-loving kind of people (peep our coffee crawl), so allow us to level up your libations. Craft cold brew at home with this Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker and open wine with ease with this cordless electric wine opener. Did we mention each is rated over 4.5 stars? 🌟*

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It’s written in the stars 🌮

The zodiac signs as breakfast tacos

Is this heaven? No, it’s Taco Haven — but close | Photo by @shuttergirlsa

Whether you’re a subscriber to astrology or just happy to play along, we’ve got something to taco ‘bout at the breakfast table this morning.

Here are the zodiac signs as breakfast tacos.

Aries (March 21-April 19) | Trash can taco | Bold, daring, brave

Taurus (April 20-May 20) | Bacon, egg, and cheese | Homebody, steadfast, consist

Gemini (May 21-June 20) | Huevos a la Mexicana | Charismatic, humorous, outgoing

Cancer (June 21-July 22) | Taco de chilaquiles | Passionate, sensitive, compassionate

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) | Chorizo and egg | Loving, warm, creative

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) | Veggie and egg | Practical, grounded, calculating

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) | Build your own taco | Balanced, charming, righteous

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) | Potato and egg | Emotional, intense, leader

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) | Machacado taco | Loyal, assertive, adventurous

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) | Bean and cheese | Ambitious, hardworking, driven

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) | Migas taco | Clever, optimistic, curious

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) | Barbacoa taco | Gracious, empathetic, kind

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: Did you ready get a change to read yesterday’s newsletter? If you didn’t, we shared a bit about The Emily Morgan’s haunting history from hospital to hotel. Fun fact: my dad studied architecture at UTSA and was once assigned to sketch the gargoyles that look down from the New York Gothic-style building for class.

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