Agua fresca 101

• Watermelon
• Horchata
• Jamaica (hibiscus)
• Pineapple
• Lime
• Tamarind

Where to find aguas frescas around San Antonio

• Peanut Butter and Jelly Contest | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 11:30 a.m. | Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 11018 Westwood Loop, San Antonio | $16 | Venture to Alamo Ranch where the kiddos will compete to make the best classic sandwich with a panel of three judges.
• Date Night: Touring Southeast Asia | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7 p.m. | Sur La Table, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy. #19120, San Antonio | $100 | Cozy up and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes like Crispy Vietnamese Crêpes, rice noodle salad with lemongrass pork, and Cream Puffs with Coffee Cream.

• International Sketchnote Camp 2024 | Friday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio | $30-$200 | Kickoff this creative note-taking camp with an opening reception, followed by a weekend of workshops, guest speakers, and hands-on activities.
• Glow Zumba in the Park | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Springs at Civic Park, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Sweat it out with San Antonio Sports: Activate! for an energetic dance workout.

• National Play Outside Day | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | Free | Bring the family to spend a day in the great outdoors and learn about native plants + animals.
• Grand Re-Opening | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Folklores Coffee House, 1943 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Jam out at this punk rock-themed coffee shop with live music by DJ Knockoff Nova Check and food by EastSide Provisions.

• It’s budget season. The City of San Antonio is inviting residents to learn about the Proposed 2025 Budget during its Budget Town Hall Series. Find your district and register in advance to share your voice about next year’s finances.

• H-E-B sold a vacant piece of land in the Denver Heights neighborhood — with one caveat. The company placed a deed restriction on the area to not allow the construction of a grocery store. The Bexar Appraisal District values the 6.2-acre site at $1.3 million. (SA Express-News)

• A new natural gas producing facility is coming to the Alamo City. Synthica Energy is a Cincinatti-based company specializing in creating natural gas by using an Anaerobic digestion process. It’s estimated to digest 125,000 tons of waste when it comes online later this year. (SA Report)

• The San Antonio Botanical Gardens announced that two new Halloween experiences are coming in the fall. Happy Frights is a family-friendly trick-or-treating walking trail, and Haunting Nights is for those seeking scary thrills with actors. Tickets are on sale now.

• Lake Flato’s Design Performance Manager, Kate Sector, was recognized by the Texas Society of Architects as Associate Member of the Year. Sector is an emerging leader in the sustainable construction space and innovates to make the design process more eco-friendly.

• “American Idol” and its “Idol Across America Tour” is making a virtual stop in Texas. Participants have the chance to audition for the show in front of producers via Zoom. Think you got what it takes? Secure your spot for Wednesday, Aug. 14.

• The San Antonio Zoo received a $10,000 donation from Freetail Brewing Company and Silver Eagle Distributors. The funds will go to future property renovations and improvements.

• Have you been listening to Chappell Roan? The pop singer has taken over the summer and social media with hits like “Good Luck, Babe!” and “HOT TO GO!” Show your pride by shopping Feliz Modern’s newest sticker, inspired by the singer and her song “Pink Pony Club.”

• The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France — you can follow along with Team USA as the Men’s team competes in the Golf Individual via KENS 5’s coverage.

• Baylor announced that it has extended women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen’s contract through 2030. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Get more from your Costco membership — this week only, get a $40 digital Costco shop card and $60 off an order of $200+ on Costco.com when you buy an Executive Membership on our deals site.*

What you can expect

• Music and Movie Under the Stars | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Connect with our military historians + veterans to learn about our city’s rich military history featuring live music performances, food trucks, and a screening of “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
• Junior Ranger Day | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m. | Mission San Juan | Free | Become a San Antonio Missions World Heritage Junior Ranger and explore fun activities such as spinning, weaving, and storytelling.