A child climbs rockwall fixtures up a wooden wall, while his mother braces his feet.

Explore the big outdoors at the DoSeum. | Photo by @dad.camera.action

Sorry, but — NO ADULTS ALLOWED — this one is for the kids. Grown-up, please hand this over to your little one. Got it, kiddo? Let’s plan a family day together. Here’s a fun schedule for you to try.

Morning

Be a chef and cook breakfast for the adults at home. The night before, ask your family to choose from one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if any of the instructions seem confusing.

While you eat, talk about your plan for the day. Ask your family to help you prepare a backpack with things you’ll need. We suggest bringing:

🍫 Plenty of snacks like granola bars
💧 A water bottle
🧢 A hat

If you have time before heading to lunch, play at a playground like the one at Hemisfair Park.

Afternoon

For lunch, head to Backyard on Broadway for pizza and playing in the backyard. Yum. After you’ve filled your belly, spend the afternoon exploring The DoSeum. What are you looking forward to most? Playing with machines on the Force Course or running your own business in Little Town?

Evening

Wrap up the day with a family dinner. Head to one of our local farmers’ markets to pick out foods you can make together. Over dinner, talk about everything you did today. Ask questions like:

🧠 What was something new you learned?
🤡 What was something funny that happened?
👀 What would we do differently if we did that again?
👍 What do you definitely want to do again? (And again and again…)

Grown-ups — take pictures along the way and share them with us. Also, send us more family-friendly recommendations and we may just feature them in an upcoming newsletter.

QUESTION

What was the worst thing you ever bought? Why was it so bad?

Congratulations to Sarah M. for winning a $50 gift card to our online shop, Six & Main. Did you know you could be our next winner? Answer this week’s survey questions for a chance to score a gift card!

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EVENTS

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Wednesday, March 15

Briscoe Western Art Museum Spring Break Hours | Wednesday, March 15-Monday, March 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | $8-$14 | Enjoy special spring break programming every day of the week.
Antarctic Dinosaurs | Wednesday, March 15-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $6 with museum admission | Come along on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica and dig into a breathtaking discovery.

Thursday, March 16

Thursday Yoga | Thursday, March 16, Thursday, March 23 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your favorite mat and join instructor Stephanie Jane for yoga in the garden.
Karaoke at The Good Kind | Thursday, March 16 | 7-10 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your best friend (or furry friend) and grab something from the full bar + food menu.

Friday, March 17

San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Friday, March 17 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center, San Antonio | $24-$1251 | The Spurs defend their home territory in this face-off with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Saturday, March 18

2023 Wellness at the Tobin Resolution Brunch | Saturday, March 18-Saturday, June 24 | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | Free | Try new forms of exercise from yoga and Zumba, or follow along with a guided meditation all in one event.

Sunday, March 19

Sunday Drag Brunch | Sunday, March 19 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Picks Bar, 4553 N. Loop 1604 W., #1101, San Antonio | $45-$250 | This 21+ event features Rey Lopez Entertainment, DJ Gabe the Babe, and champagne, of course.

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

MARCH ON

LIFESTYLE

Your weekend assignment: Hang out at the Boeing Center at Tech Port

A stadium in San Antonio, Texas on a sunny day with blue skies.

Sunny skies and good days only at Boeing Center. | Photo by Gonzalo E. Pozo

Haven’t been to Boeing Center at Tech Port lately? Time to change that, because they’ve got a lot going on, and you don‘t want to miss out.

Here are four ideas to spice up your weekend:

Play PC games in the LAN Gaming Center
Grab lunch at the Tech Port Provisions, a food hall with seven local eateries and a full bar (plus weekly happy hours from 2:30-6:30)
Experience the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology’s rotating exhibitions
Plan ahead for a special event — there’s always something fun happening in the arena.*

IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT BOEING CENTER

NEWS NOTES

Weather

75º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Asked

Pig Stand may be closed, but our memories are forever. Tell us your favorite Pig Stand diner memories, and we may feature your story in our newsletter. After 101 years, we know there’s gotta be some good ones. 🐷

Real Estate

The downtown office building at 343 West Houston St. is going on auction. Rosa Verde Towers — which is 11 stories and has 141,000 sqft — was constructed in 1972 and renovated in 2018. The bid will start at $1.25 million on Friday, April 17. 🏢 (San Antonio Business Journal)

State

Texas’ Rent Relief program is accepting applications until Tuesday, March 28 which can help with both future and overdue rent. To be eligible, tenants’ income can’t be more than 80% of the area median income (which is $46,450 for one person). Apply online or call 833-989-7368. (My San Antonio)

Eat

Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar is now doing brunch. Every Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m., treat the squad to a new brunch menu. We’re still trying to choose between spicy chicken + waffles and scallion pancake tacos… but we’ll definitely be doing cocktails. 🍹

Plan Ahead

If you’re looking for a classy way to end your week, why not check out Italian pianist Leonardo Colafelice’s free concert? “From Italy with Love” — will feature compositions inspired by Italian opera masterpieces at the San Fernando Cathedral on Sunday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Registration required. 🎹

DYK

Did you know our online store Six & Main features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters? The Goldie by Sourhouse + Cooling Puck is one of the most popular items. Let’s start baking. 🍞

Watch

It’s time for biscuits with the boss. Season three of “Ted Lasso” premieres today only on Apple TV+, which means AFC Richmond is hitting the pitch and Jason Sudeikis will surely have some feel-good life advice for us. Bonus: Get your first week free when you sign up to stream. 📺 *

Finance

This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards a more comfortable retirement. Try it out for yourself.*

Wellness

AG1 by Athletic Greens is so much more than “greens.” With one scoop, AG1 empowers the gut for whole-body health. (And, ICYMI, we can’t achieve a healthier everything else without a healthy gut.) Try it and receive a free one year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs.*

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TRAVEL

Stress less at the airport

Cut down your travel time with TSA PreCheck. | Photo via Pexels

Planning a spring getaway? Don’t forget to add TSA PreCheck enrollment to your pre-vacay to-do list.

The government program provides an expedited security lane at 200+ airports for travelers that pass a security screening — which includes a short application and a 10-minute in-person enrollment appointment — and are given a Known Traveler Number. Bonus: The screening is good for five years and costs $78.

The main benefit of enrolling? Save time when traveling. Recent data found that 96% of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at airport security checkpoints.

To apply, find out if you are eligible, then fill out an application and schedule an appointment at a nearby enrollment center. Most people will know if their application has been approved within three to five days.

Psst — don’t forget to read our airport guide before heading to SAT, and grab these airport essentials: a memory foam travel pillow, this smart luggage carry-on set, and an AirFly wireless headphones transmitter.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessalin.

Editor’s pick: Worry not about Pig Stand’s iconic “Coffee Shop” neon sign — it’s safe and sound with vintage sign collector, Clifton Jones. If you want to purchase your own keepsakes from the diner, there will be an auction held in the parking lot on Saturday, April 1. Follow its Facebook page for updates.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn more about hurling in San Antonio, here.

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Editorial: Ivan Briones, Britt Thorson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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