Plus, a Hill Country boutique hotel gets an opening date.
 
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95º | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:33 a.m. | Sunset 7:06 p.m.| Full Weather Report | Traffic Report
 

Editor’s Note
Did you see that we’re supposed to get a little cold front next week? This is the perfect opportunity to dust off your tennis shoes and explore some of San Antonio’s beautiful parks. We recently visited Stone Oak Park, check out the video.
 
Top Stories
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San Antonio Zoo opens its biggest habitat to date | Grab your safari hats and jump on the Zoo Train — we’re here to show you what you can expect.

SATXtoday: Sam's Burger Joint

Sam’s Burger Joint celebrates 25 years with a concert series and food deals | Classic burgers, live music, and drinks are the recipe for a perfect kickback.

Curator Coffee San Antonio

Start a new hobby: Ceramics classes in San Antonio | If you want to get creative, learn something new, and get your hands muddy, then you’ve come to the right place.
 
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What does San Antonio’s fall sound like?
Think kids playing at splash pads or gathering with friends for a glass of wine.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | Free | Take advantage of the center’s free entry day and reconnect with nature.
  • Bulverde Market Day | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bulverde Market, Bulverde | Cost of purchase | Shop local products, pieces of art, and speciality foods in the Hill Country.
  • Muertos Mercado | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Maestro Event Hall | Cost of purchase | Get into the fall spirit with live performances, a Catrina costume contest, Pan de Muerto, and other local food options.
  • Big Texas Comicon | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | $17+ | From “The Lord of the Rings” to “Cobra Kai,” mix and mingle with your favorite celebrities from hit pop culture phenomenons.
  • Hot To Go: The Chappell Roan Party | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 8 p.m. | Stable Hall | $17+ | Get it hot like Papa John and dance to the sounds of one of this year’s breakout artists.
  • 4th Annual Artisan Village | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Rainbow Gardens Bandera | Cost of purchase | Pick up some new house plants and shop from local artisans, woodworkers, bakers, and crafters.
  • Adventure Day | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Boeing Center at Tech Port | Free | There’s fun for the whole family like archery, rock climbing, and an outdoor obstacle course.
Plan Ahead
  • Mariachi Monday | Monday, Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | Pearl Park | Free | It’s the last Mariachi Monday for Hispanic Heritage Month, so bring your blanket and enjoy live music.
  • Pride as Protest, Pride as Celebration | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about LGBTQ+ history from a panel of authors, educators, and activists.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Shop
  • The Spurs Fan Shop is opening inside the Victory Capital Performance Center today at 11 a.m. Bring your hat and shoes to the Rock at La Cantera for free custom patch printing until 3 p.m., and stay for appearances by the Coyote + the Hype Squad.
Environment
  • Synthica Energy broke ground on a renewable energy plant in Bexar County. Once completed, it will divert 250,000+ tons of waste (500 million pounds of trash) from local landfills annually to create renewable natural gas. (MySA)
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Wellness
  • Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a yoga stretch with puppies would feel. Find your flow at these San Antonio yoga studios.
Travel
  • It’s been three long years. Frederickburg’s newest boutique hotel, Albert Hotel, set an opening date finally for Jan. 2, 2025. The luxurious overnight stay has 105 rooms ranging from $450 to $3,000 a night. Ready to stay? The hotel is now accepting bookings.
Regional
  • If you’re a San Antonian, you know that residents wouldn’t dare to speed through Leon Springs. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to SATXtoday readers.
Sports
  • Let’s predict the outcome of this matchup: the Dallas Cowboys against the Detroit Lions. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
  • During economic times like these, balance transfers can really make a difference. Here’s how they work (hint: 18 months with 0% interest, plus 2% cash back) and why experts recommend this specific card.*
 
City Guide
 

Okay, I like it, Picasso
The photo is taken from one side of a fence facing the San Antonio River as a boat drives by on it. You can see the exterior of the SAMA on the other side behind it.
The San Antonio Museum of Art inhabits the former Lone Star Brewery along the San Antonio River in downtown. | Photo by the San Antonio Museum of Art
Museums are the cultural hubs of San Antonio. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the 210 or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 17 museums to visit in our city.

Spanish Governor’s Palace, 105 Plaza de Armas | $0-$5
Built in the early 18th century (then restored in the 1930s), this palace represents the remnants of a Spanish mission, called Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. Originally a comandancia — a residence and working office — for the captains of the military garrison from 1722 until the early 1800s, it’s now a Texas history museum focusing on the Spanish era.

Villa Finale Museum and Gardens, 401 King William | $3+
The former home of local civic leader and collector Walter Nold Mathis is located in the King William neighborhood. The museum features a collection of over 12,000 items in the unique setting of this finely restored 1876 Italianate home, built by merchant Russel C. Norton.
 
The Buy
 
A professional callus remover. This rechargeable electric foot file removes dead skin and cures cracked heels for silky smooth feet.
 
 
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