09.22.2023

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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.

🎃 Gourd big or gourd home

Where to find pumpkin patches in San Antonio

Give your Instagram followers pumpkin to talk about at these patches. | Photo by @kerstinwrba

It’s pumpkin season, y’all — even if the weather doesn’t want to cooperate. We’ve rounded up 11 pumpkin patches in and around the San Antonio area.

🎃 Local patches

SATXtoday: pumpkin patch — Don’t forget to bring your dog to the pumpkin patch at Helotes Hills United Methodist Church.
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Good News Pumpkin Patch, 1020 Old Corpus Christi Hwy.
Open daily | This annual pumpkin patch on the Southeast side starts Sunday, Oct. 1.

Helotes Hills United Methodist Church, 13222 Bandera Rd.
Open daily | Swing by beginning Sunday, Oct. 1 for pumpkins, photo ops, and pumpkin bread.

Northwest Hills United Methodist, 7575 Tezel Rd.
Open daily | Visit the patch beginning on Sunday, Oct. 8 for its new photo opportunities.

Oxford United Methodist Church, 9739 Huebner Rd.
Open daily | Pumpkins will be priced based on size ranging from $1-$50. The patch will open Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Traveling Loaves & Fishes Pumpkin Patch, 1602 Thousand Oaks
Open weekends | This patch, featuring face painting, dress-up scarecrows, and train rides for $5, will open Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Windcrest United Methodist Church, 8101 Midcrown Dr.
Open daily | Check out weekend events, including a Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28.

🎃 Patches worth the drive

SATXtoday: devine acres pumpkin patch — Visit the pumpkin patch at Devine Acres Farm with your family and friends.
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Photo by Devine Acres Farm

Bulverde Pumpkin Patch, 3800 Ammann Rd., Bulverde
Open daily | Don’t miss this annual pumpkin patch starting Saturday, Sept. 30 featuring games, hayrides, and more.

Devine Acres Farm, 944 FM 2200, Devine
Open weekends | Admission is $14.95 online, $20.95 at the gate.

Float In, 462 E. Mill St., New Braunfels
Open Thursday-Sunday | This patch’s location along Comal River makes it a unique photo op — check it out beginning Saturday, Sept. 30.

Graff 7A Ranch, 911 US-90, Hondo
Open Friday-Sunday | The pumpkin patch opens Friday, Oct. 6.

More patches this way

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Events

Friday, Sept. 22

Idle x Make Ready Market Pop-Up | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Three Star Bar, 521 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | $10 | Enjoy food + drink samples from local vendors, with a portion of the proceeds going to Slow Boogies.
Ladies Night | Friday, Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | Texas Dog Co., 4302 Hyatt Place Dr., San Antonio | Free | Enjoy $5 margaritas and a live DJ to get the party going.
Ghost Tours | Friday, Sept. 22 | 7-8 p.m. | Go Rio Cruises, 809 E. River Walk, San Antonio | $30 | Explore spooky and haunted tales on a guided boat tour on the San Antonio River Walk.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Tejanos at the Alamo | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plz., San Antonio | Free | Learn about Tejanos and their connection to this World Heritage Site during Hispanic Heritage Month.
La Luz | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sunset Ridge Collective, 95 Brees Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with an opening reception for this latest exhibit featuring local contemporary Latino artists.
4th Annual San Antonio Brunch Festival | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 11 a.m. | Smoke Texas Downtown, 501 E. Crockett St., San Antonio | $85-$150 | Come out for the fourth annual festival featuring brunch foods + drinks from local restaurants and live music by The E7 Club and DJ Mystik.
2023 Rey Feo Superhero River Parade | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., San Antonio | $30 | Bring the family out to see their favorite superhero at this river parade for education.

Sunday, Sept. 24

World Gorilla Day | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. Saint Marys St., San Antonio | $0-$31.99 | Come learn about the future gorillas coming to the zoo.
Southtown Dog Market | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Join this monthly dog-themed market in a luscious garden featuring local pet vendors and brunch bites for both humans + dogs.
Vamos a Bailar | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 6-8:45 p.m. | Historic Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Join the Esta Noche Dance Company for a mix of bachata and salsa classes for all levels.

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News Notes

Travel

The City of San Antonio announced yesterday that the San Antonio International Airport will provide flights to Europe for the first time ever. Condor Airlines will provide seasonal, non-stop flights to the Frankfurt Airport beginning May 17, 2024, which is expected to bring an estimated $34 million annually. Tickets are on sale now.

Development

Zachry Hospitality has received a nearly $48 million clean energy loan from the Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy program for its 18-story, 200-room Hemisfair hotel project. The funds will go towards plumbing and water infrastructure, heating and air conditioning efficiency, and other improvements. A tentative construction date is slated for Wednesday, Nov. 15. (SA Business Journal)

Biz

Two local beer companies, VIVA Beer and Alamo Beer Company, announced they are merging via Instagram. The businesses hope this decision will strengthen their shared commitment to crafting beer for the 210 community and beyond.

Coming Soon

Francis Bogside announced a new bar is moving in upstairs called Blayne’s. This honky tonk bar concept will feature live music, a dance floor, a Tex-Mex food + drink menu, pool tables, and other bar games. Two-step your way to its soft opening today starting at 5 p.m. at 1170 E. Commerce St. Suite 100.

Film

Brooks City Base Cinema will host a red carpet world premiere of a locally shot film, “Tamale Season,” tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Come out to meet the cast + crew for a night of family-friendly fun and comedy. Tickets are available for $19.49.

Watch

Did you catch Spurs legend Manu Ginobili and the No.1 draft pick Wemby shooting hoops at The Pass this week? Watch as the pair battle it out over ping pong and making trick shots at the Historic Market Square’s newest public recreation center.

Holiday

Yom Kippur begins at sundown this Sunday, Sept. 24, marking the beginning of the Day of Atonement and holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Those who observe will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall on Monday, Sept. 25.

Wellness

Meet Beam Dream: a nighttime hot cocoa crafted with ingredients like reishi and melatonin. In a clinical study, 93% of users woke up feeling more refreshed. Get sippin’.*

Health

🩸Donate blood today

Where to donate blood in San Antonio

Help end the national blood shortage by donating today. | Photo by @hieptltb97 via Unsplash

San Antonio, it’s time for us to come together for a cause.

The Red Cross announced it is experiencing a national blood crisis with levels falling by 25% since August. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery and have put many in life-threatening situations.

Here is a list of seven donor centers around the city:

Shavano Donor Room, 4079 N. Loop 1604 W. Suite 102 | (210) 736-8920
Mon., Wed. | 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tue., Thu.-Sun. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Donor Pavilion, 6211 IH-10 W. | (210) 731-5555
Mon.-Fri. | 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sat., Sun. | 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Southeast Donor Room, 3158 S.E. Military Dr. Suite 104 | (210) 736-8971
Mon., Wed. | 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tue., Thu.-Sun. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

4 more donation centers

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

In 2024, I hope to travel more. I’m trying to convince my best friends to take a trip next summer to Europe. Now that we will have flights to Germany three times a week, I think that’s the push they need to get on board this idea.

I’ve been dying to go back to Italy, and this might finally be my chance.

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