10.09.2024

Today’s Forecast

🎄 Holidays on Houston Street is back

What to know about Holidays on Houston Street

Deck the halls with the community through a series of markets, events, and activations in downtown San Antonio this holiday season. | Photo by Centro San Antonio

We get it, it’s still a million degrees outside — but that’s not stopping Centro San Antonio, the City of San Antonio, and Visit San Antonio from announcing Holidays on Houston Street. Returning for its second year on Friday, Nov. 29 through Thursday, Jan. 2, even Mr. Scrooge wouldn’t think about missing this festive celebration.

What is Holidays on Houston?

Make your way downtown to enjoy a holiday nostalgic set against the backdrop of one of San Antonio’s most historic and charming promenades. This month-long event boasts holiday lights, festive family-friendly happenings, and holiday shopping opportunities.

SATXtoday: Holidays on Houston Street Map 2024 — This year’s Holidays on Houston Street will stretch along Houston Street from the Alamo to Legacy Park.
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Graphic by Centro San Antonio

Last year, over 700,000 locals and Alamo City visitors ventured downtown to experience the holiday cheer. Here’s what visitors can expect this year:

~400,000 mini-LED lights strung on 80+ trees and over-size ornaments on Houston Street, from Legacy Park to the Alamo
Illuminated flame atop the 75-ft Por Vida mural — at the corner of Houston and Navarro streets
A variety of businesses, shops, and hotels will feature holiday decor + specials

Must-do holiday events

There are plenty of activities happening during this celebration. Check out these events:

Taste of Houston Community Street Dinner | Tuesday, Dec. 3 | Houston Street | Dig into the flavors of the holiday season where Houston Street’s diverse culinary scene unites at a block-long table.

Holidays on Houston 5K + Fun Run | Tuesday, Dec. 17 | Houston Street | The inaugural fun run will showcase holiday lights on Houston Street and the Museum Reach’s River of Lights.

Browse through more events.

Plan ahead and parking

With all the downtown construction projects in the works, it can be hard to navigate the roadways. Check out this street closure website to make traveling to the events a little easier. Pro tip: Make a parking plan using the this San Antonio map before heading out.

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Events

Wednesday, Oct. 9

San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $15+ | See the new members of the Silver and Black play at home during this preseason game.
Black Swan Yoga | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7-8 p.m. | Pearl Park | Free | Let go of your daily stressors and unwind with a guided yoga class in front of Food Hall featuring a live DJ session.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Bodega Bakes Book Signing | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Karnes Courtyard in the Pullman Market | Free | Chef Paola Velez brings New York to San Antonio with a discussion about her new cook book, a meet + greet, and the option to purchase signed copies.
Voyager 3: Artifacts of Humanity Opening Reception | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Carver Community Cultural Center | Free | Learn about contemporary items, ideas, and visual cues that encapsulate what it means to be human from an artist’s perspective in the 21st century.

Friday, Oct. 11

The Art Way | Friday, Oct. 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Old School Makerspace | Free | Expand your artistic abilities in a safe, compassionate space for adults to explore creativity and self-expression through community building.
Big Texas Comicon | Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | $18+ | From “The Lord of the Rings” to “Cobra Kai,” mix and mingle with your favorite celebrities from hit movies + streaming series at this three-day event.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Outdoors

San Antonio Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to the Robert Quiroga Pavilion Dedication Ceremony tomorrow, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. The naming of the pavilion honors the legacy of Robert Quiroga, a beloved figure and boxer from San Antonio.

Open

That’s amore. Meet Hola, Pasta! — a new Alamo City food truck making and serving fresh pasta. Prices for pasta bowls range from $10 to $15, and feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Follow the truck’s Instagram to see its next location.

Closing

Long-running Bonds Rock Bar is closing to make way for a hotel development. The club’s upstairs venue will close at the end of year. The bar will remain open until developers begin work on the hotel.

Sports

The Spurs are inviting fans to take part in Spurs Tipoff Week happening Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 26. This week-long celebration will consist of activations, giveaways, social media campaigns, and more around the Alamo City.

Trivia

Hops n Hounds is hosting a Wednesday Addams-themed trivia event tonight at 7 p.m. Grab your ghoulish friends and arrive early to register your team of up to six. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Announced

The former CPS Energy HQ is in foreclosure. The property at 145 Navarro St. now belongs to Houston-based hotel developer Blueprint Hospitality, which is on the hook for a $14.35 million loan from TransPecos Banks. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5. (SA Business Journal)

Drink

Road Map Brewing is celebrating San Antonio Beer Week with an exclusive glow-in-the-dark glass created by local artist Irving Herrera. The first 72 people who stop by on Friday, Oct. 11 will receive a free glass with the purchase of a beer starting at 2 p.m.

Watch

Did you catch the San Francisco 49ers game Sunday afternoon? Then you might have seen local artist Mateo Lopez singing the National Anthem at Levi Stadium. Watch the crowd’s reaction to Lopez’s rendition of the song.

Listen

Will quarterback Quinn Ewers return before the Red River Rivalry game this weekend? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the SEC with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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Finance

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Arts

🎨 Okay, I like it, Picasso

Museums in San Antonio

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 — 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.

15 more museums

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

It’s hard to think about the “most wonderful time of the year” when it’s nearly 100° outside. Before we know it, we’ll be in the midst of the holiday season frantically trying to plan all activities.

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