Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, San Antonio. Holiday shopping time is upon us — look no further than these 90+ gift ideas, including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick:Classic 4 Bifold wallet | $145.00 | Skip the Gucci wallet and opt for a local handmade leather one from Bexar Goods.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
Local pick:San Antonio Museum of Art Membership | $65+ | This museum membership unlocks special privileges like member-exclusive events, discounted guest tickets, and free parking.
Local pick:San Antonio Spurs jersey | $149.99+ | Get the Spurs fan in your life a jersey featuring their favorite player.
Local pick:UTSA Roadrunners tumbler | $39.99+ | Show your Roadrunner pride while sipping your favorite beverage out of this 24 oz cup.
Friendsgiving Girls Night | 7-8:30 p.m. | Maeve | $30 | Bring your besties for a Thanksgiving-themed yoga flow led by the Sunnyhour Studio.
Red Dot Show | 7-10 p.m. | Blue Star Contemporary | $82+ | Support this local institution by purchasing works of art from local artists.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Tobie Carter, author of “Gnome One Like You” | 6 p.m. | Nowhere Bookshop | Cost of purchase | Meet author Tobie Carter and listen to a discussion about her latest romance novel as well as pick up your own copy.
Artist Talk with Rolando Briseño | 6-8 p.m. | Centro de Artes | Free | Learn about Centro de Artes’ latest exhibition with the artist himself.
Friday, Nov. 15
Voyager 3: Artifacts of Humanity Opening Reception | 6-9 p.m. | Carver Community Cultural Center | Free | Curated by Mark Anthony Martinez and Mav P, 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.
DC-area firm Guidehouse is planting roots in the Alamo City and bringing an estimated 1,000 additional jobs over the next five years. For more insight on San Antonio’s top employers, take a look at our City Guide.
Coming Soon
Charlotte, NC-based (hey, CLTtoday) Famous Toastery is also making a move to San Antonio. Franchise owner and Army Veteran Rachell Bonds has sights set on an opening at the end of 2025. Expect iconic brunch staples and drinks that is served all day long. A location has not been released yet.
Cause
Nonprofit SATX Inner City Development is hosting its Thanksgiving 365 fundraiser. 10 members of the organization are fasting until they reach their monetary donation goal. The donations go towards stocking local food pantries that serve local communities.
Network
San Antonio Tech Day is happening this Friday, Nov. 15 at Boeing Center at Tech Port. This daylong conference brings professionals and executives from across the tech industry together to offer insight and advice about how to break into the sector. Register today.
Seasonal
The City of Windcrest’s holiday light display, Light Up, begins tonight at 6 p.m. with a tree lighting ceremony at the corner of Jim Seal and Crestway. The annual tradition runs through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Check out its full list of events.
Trending
Early Black Friday sales are upon us, and vintage shop House of Trends Co. is putting on its biggest sale of the year. Shop local with 50% off clothing. The sale runs through Friday, Nov. 15. For more local clothing recommendations, we rounded up our favorites.
Tech
Self-driving semi trucks are inbound. Originally slated to start testing on Texas roads at the end of this year, Aurora Innovation is delaying its project to Spring 2025. The company plans to test its self-driving vehicles from the Houston to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and New Braunfels in 2027. (MySA)
Announced
San Antonio-founded and El Paso-based boot maker Lucchese released its latest collaboration with hat maker Nick Fouquet. City Editor Nicholas is eyeing the Desert Sands. Anyone want to surprise me with an early birthday gift?
Question
Reader Sergio N. asks if we have compiled a list of local Thanksgiving pre-order meals + sides. You’re in luck Sergio, we recently updated this article with all the fixin’s you can think of. We’ll keep you posted if we spot more meal deals.
Gallery
Earlier this week, San Antonio Astronomical Association member + photographer Volodymyr Varchuk captured an image showing an up-close shot of the moon with Saturn in the background. Take a look.
Sports
The Bears will be without Dom Richardson for the rest of the season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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I want to shout out reader + follower @mik_rae_ who suggested that Mixtli should receive a MICHELIN Star. Congrats, your prediction was correct. Other nominees on our reader-submitted list included Tokyo Cowboy and Best Quality Daughter. We’ll keep an eye out for the next round of Texas recognition.
