The Pearl will honor the traditional Mexican holiday — which remembers loved ones who have died — on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. All festivities will be free and open to the public.
Save the dates
Here’s what you can expect at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2:
Face painting
Alebrije & Lelé Doll workshops
Vendor market
Ofrenda exhibition
Live music
A procession by Las Monas & Son Olvidados
The party continues at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 with activities like:
An opening ceremony by Michael Quintanilla
A performance by UIW Mariachi & Lizeth Robledo
Catrin + Catrina contest
Live DJ
Azul Barrientos closing performance
Pro tip: for the first time, the Día de los Muertos River Parade will reach the Pearl at Museum Reach on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Events
Events
Friday, Nov. 1
Coffee Class | 6 p.m. | Curator Coffee | $15 | Dive into the art of coffee and learn all about it at this local cafe.
Studio Ghibli Movie Nights | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Shotgun House Coffee Roasters | Free | Stay for themed drinks + snacks and a showing of “Howl’s Moving Castle.”
First Friday Market | 7-11 p.m. | Southtown Vinyl | Cost of purchase | Ring in the first Friday of November with a vintage fashion market, ticket giveaway, live music and food.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Día del Árbol - Texas Arbor Day Celebration | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Celebrate nature with a tree giveaway, crafts, live shows, outdoor activities, and resources to keep your trees healthy all year long.
NatureFest | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mission County Park | Free | Celebrate nature with kids activities, yoga sessions, food trucks, local artwork, and a family hiking challenge.
Barrio Muertos | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Alamo Beer Company | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the Day of the Dead with classic cars, vendors, and San Antonio culture.
DiwaliSA | 4:30 p.m. | Hemisfair | Free | Celebrate the festival of lights with traditional Indian dancing, entertainment, food, and fashion.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Family Day: Time & Tales | 1-4 p.m. | McNay Art Museum | Free | This all-ages events will feature activities such as scrapbooking, collage making, tote bag screening, and live music.
Amigas in Media Meetup | 1-4 p.m. | Olla Express Cafe | Free | Grow your network and learn the best tips about creating social media content from leading women in San Antonio.
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.*
Finance
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City Guide
Get ready to yell “fore”
PopStroke in San Antonio recently opened near The RIM and offers 36 holes of mini golf. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 21 golf courses in San Antonio are sure to make for a good round.
We’ve put together the perfect guide to a variety of golf courses including public courses, putt putt, driving ranges, and more.
Putting for par
Green Acres Golf & Games, 9782 US Hwy 87 E., San Antonio | Get your putt putt shoes on, because this mini golf course also has go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, an arcade, and more.
PopStroke, 5539 Presidio Pkwy., San Antonio | This Tiger Woods-led venture features 36 mini golf courses, four massive LED screens, a restaurant + bar, ice cream parlor, and a playground for the little ones.
Take it indoors
Fore Swing Lounge, 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., #123, San Antonio | Bring your A-game — and friends — to practice your swing on over 130 courses from around the world while enjoying a full bar and food menu. Take a tour of the space.
A whole room space heater. Save $30 on a small but mighty space heater with a focus on safety — it has tip-over protection, a cool touch case, and will automatically shut off if overheated.
Seeing the different ofrendas across the city is truly a magical experience. The love and care that is exuded from each altar is felt by everyone, and truly is a remarkable sight. I hope you get to witness some this weekend. Learn how to make your own.
