✍️ The rules + details:

• Sustainable Gardening Guided Tour | Friday, Jan. 5 | 10-11:30 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $10-$15 | Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable practices + architecture.
• Niche Warehouse Sale | Friday, Jan. 5-Saturday, Jan. 6 | Times vary | Niche, 1223 E. Euclid Ave., San Antonio | Free | Discover design deals for $49 and under at this local boutique.
• Bottle Rocket Fest | Friday, Jan. 5 | 6 p.m. | Tandem San Antonio, 310 Riverside Dr., San Antonio | $10 | Hang out with All Class Studios for a night of live music, vendors, and local artists.

• Baby Alpaca Cuddling and Wine Tasting | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 2 p.m. | Grapetown Vineyard & Farm, 8142 Old San Antonio Rd., Fredericksburg | $51.73-$85.51 | Hang out with baby alpacas and sip some wine in the Texas Hill Country.
• Live Music | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 4-6 p.m. | The Rustic, 17619 La Cantera Pkwy. Ste 204, San Antonio | Free | See local musician Emily Monsen perform covers from a variety of artists.
• Retro Cowgirl | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | Vice Versa, 123 Heiman St., San Antonio | $15 | Listen to Texas’ most electric band with additional performance by INOHA and Vintage Pictures.

• Guided Bird Tour | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 8-11 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | $10 | Bring your binoculars to view 30-50 different bird species with an expert guide.
• Karaoke Under the Bridge | Sunday, Jan. 7, Sunday, Jan. 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Enjoy all day happy hour, karaoke under the Hays Street Bridge, board games, and cornhole.
• Elvis Birthday Bash | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | La Hacienda de Los Barrios, 18747 Redland Rd., San Antonio | $45-$75 | Slip on your Blue Suede Shoes for this annual event benefiting the Autism Treatment Center’s education, therapy, and residential programs.

1. Try a new hobby.
2. Find a fun way to move.
3. Go organic with groceries.

• Access to wholesale pricing (products are up to 30% off traditional grocery stores)
• Free two-day shipping with orders $49+
• All organic or non-GMO food
• Guaranteed price matching and more

• The San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department is operating four recycling centers through Saturday, Jan. 13 for customers to dispose their live Christmas trees. Smaller live trees can go inside the green organic bins for their normal collection dates. Pro tip: The cart lid must completely close.

• Chocollazo announced the shop is closing its doors on Saturday, Feb. 17 after 10 years in business. The announcement made via Instagram thanked its customers and family members for the loyalty + support over the past decade. You can find them at 4013 Broadway St., Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.

• The maternity program at University Health is on US News & World Report’s “2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” for the third year in a row. Out of the 680 hospitals, only 311 US hospitals earned the “High-Performing” rating including University Health.

• Me Latte opens its drive-thru coffee shop today at 11070 Shaenfield Rd. To celebrate, the frist 50 cars in line witll recieve their favorite regular size beverage for free. You can visit the local spot Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday + Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Peri Peri Republic, a Portuguese-inspired restaurant, had its soft opening near The Shops at La Cantera and UTSA at 6851 N. Loop 1604 W. The new food spot is currently offering a limited menu during its soft launch. Stop by Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 9:00 p.m.

• Two local zip codes landed on Opendoor’s “2023’s Hottest ZIP Codes – and Hidden Gems.” New Braunfels’ 78130 zip code took the No. 8 spot and San Antonios’ 78253 zip code on Far West Side is ranked No. 9. Fun fact: Nine of the top 20 zip codes are located in Texas.

• The Spurs Youth Basketball League still has spots available for its 2024 season for kids ages three to 17. League play begins Jan. 22 and costs $10. Sign up today.

• Spare Parts, a local nonprofit arts sustainability organization, is offering its VIP members 30% off their purchase through Sunday, Jan. 7. Swing by today + tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Want to become a VIP? Sign up online or in-store to snag the discount.

• One of our top New Year’s resolutions? Getting our finances in order. Money Pickle matches you with a trusted advisor tailored to your needs through a complimentary video call to help you navigate your money. Book your free session.*

• Got 2024 travel plans? Sign up for a free Going account and get notified when flights are up to 90% off. Hello, trip of your dreams.*

• This year’s theme is The Compassion Drive — it’s what makes our city unique.
• The MLK March and Celebration, the largest of its kind in the US, is the highlight of DreamWeek.
• Events will take place across the city and can take a variety of forms including symposiums, panel discussions + debates, film screenings, concerts, and art exhibits.