• 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.
• Kpop Craft Night | Monday, Oct. 14 | 6-7:45 p.m. | Mission Library | Free | Listen to K-pop music while making themed crafts like card sleeves, journals, and charms.

• ¡Qué Sabor!™ San Antonio Lotería: The Game | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | San Antonio Central Library | Free | Join this local library branch for a fun, immersive evening playing an Alamo City-themed lotería.
• Puro SA Celebration | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Hemisfair | Cost of purchase | Close out Hispanic Heritage Month with a film premier, live music + dancing, lowrider photos ops, and a market.

• Remember PopStroke? The Tiger Woods-led mini golf venue has an opening date of Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. It’s located near Six Flags at 5539 Presidio Pkwy. Expect 37 mini golf holes, draft beer, cocktails, and a full service food menu. (MySA)

• More downtown construction could be in the works. Pearl developers Oxbow Development Group is proposing a new project that could bring additional housing and 40,000 sqft of restaurant + retail space near Hemisfair. With construction potentially starting in 2025, it’s anticipated to be completed in 2028. (San Antonio Express-News)

• Today, the city of San Antonio breaks ground on a new affordable housing project. The Palladium Apartments San Antonio will be located on the city’s southwest side. It’ll have a total of 288 units with free on-site social services. Construction is estimated to be complete in September 2026.

• The San Antonio River Authority is celebrating the power of the sun with Solar Fest. This free event is happening on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Greenline at Brooks. Expect tree giveaways, a mini pumpkin patch, solar energy resources, and crafts.

• Hash Vegan Eats is temporarily closed today through Tuesday, Oct. 22. The restaurant is taking a break to regroup and improve the business. Plan ahead for its upcoming movie night on Friday, Oct. 25 with a showing of “Beetlejuice.”

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a federally recognized day honoring Native peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures.

• We asked how you practice self-care on World Mental Health Day, here’s what you said: The majority pick up a new book and go for walks in the park, but a decent amount don’t know what self-care is. Here’s our mental health activity recommendations.

• Houston Texan Will Anderson sits down for a one-on-one interview to discuss mindset, partnerships, and the team. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Mark your calendars: Wobble N’ Gobble, hosted by The Judson Education Foundation + Judson ISD, is happening on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Wagner High School. Register to wobble at the 5K beginning at 9 a.m. before gobbling at the free Thanksgiving feast between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.*

• Swipe, save, and get rewarded for shopping? Count us in. This holiday season, we’re swiping United Texas Credit Union’s Ultimate Checking debit card to make smart purchases. Explore more perks, and add this card to your wallet.*

• 22%. That’s how much car insurance prices are expected to increase by the end of the year. The average premium is expected to reach $2,469. Are you prepared? View Money’s “Best Car Insurance” list to shop around + see if you could save.*

• Meet Calmind, a groundbreaking mental wellness app that transforms your phone into a tool for better sleep. For a limited time, get a lifetime subscription at 83% off.*

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