Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.
Gifts for pet owners
Local pick:Pup Pint Pass | $50 | Get exclusive discounts at select dog-friendly breweries, bars, and draft beer-serving restaurants in the Alamo City.
Thoughts of Dog 2025 calendar | $17.99 | Gift a daily pup-spective of a sweet dog with this adorable and funny daily calendar.
Cat tunnel bed | $48.99 | A plush and ultra-soft cat pet bed with a fun feature — there’s a tunnel inside for cats to explore.
Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $79.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.
Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.
Gifts for foodies
Local pick: Offline San Antonio subscription | $7+ | Join San Antonio’s premier restaurant club and save money on your tab at select locally owned restaurants.
“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten | $34 | One of this year’s most anticipated memoirs from Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, beloved Food Network personality and cultural icon.
Stuffed burger press | $19.95 | Foodie friends can make burgers stuffed with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos, or whatever they dream up with this grill accessory.
Historic Tours | Monday, Dec. 2, Monday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | Majestic Theatre | $30 | Spend your evening behind the scenes and learn about the history + architecture of this San Antonio landmark.
Movie Mondays | 6:30-10 p.m. | Pearl Park | Free | Bring the blankets, chairs, and dog to watch “Elf.”
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Lights of Esperanza | 6 p.m. | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | Cost of purchase | See holiday displays with over 30,000 lights, shop a vendor market + local food trucks, and stay for an end-of-evening light show.
Movies by Moonlight | 6-9 p.m. | Civic Park at Hemisfair | Free | Come on down to the heart of San Antonio for a free showing of “The Muppet Christmas Carol.”
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is hosting a themed sports night with the San Antonio Spurs + San Antonio FC on Saturday, Dec. 7. Guests can anticipate autograph signings, meet-and-greets, and photo ops with the team’s athletes + members of the Spurs Hype Squad. Adult tickets start at $39.
Sports
A new public indoor pickleball club has opened in the Stone Oak neighborhood. Epoch Pickleball has a mix of private and public play days as well as league teams. The venue has three full-sized, air conditioned courts. For more pickleball courts, check out our guide.
Arts
Indy Camera Club is hosting its second free “A Day in the Life in San Antonio” photo exhibition at the Mercury Project on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. The show features eight local film photographers and their perspective on family gatherings during the holidays in San Antonio.
Ranked
The 2025 Best Cities list just dropped and San Antonio isn’t on the list. What gives? Let us know where you think the Alamo City should have ranked and why.
Feel Good
Our friends at KENS 5 wrote this heartwarming article about a local business in town. The story profiles Sifuentes Metalsmith and Equinox Jewelry Gallery, and follows the father-daughter duo who run the shop. However, the pair had only met five years ago.
History
This is the last call for submissions to our historical marker contest. Submit your nominations by this Tuesday, Dec. 3. for a chance to be featured on our map — and maybe even have your location officially recognized. Make a submission.
Listen
The Dallas Cowboys stuffed the New York Giants in their annual Thanksgiving Day game for their first home win of the season 27-20. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Shop
Practical, comfortable, and life-changing — period. Knix Leakproof Underwear offers reliable leakproof protection in ultra-soft, seamless designs. Save up to 60% for Black Friday through tomorrow, Dec. 3.*
The Buy
The Buy
It’s Cyber Monday. Don’t miss these rare deals that are only available until the end of the day:
⚡The Conair Steam Stylist that’s on deal for less than $50. It’s a 3-in-1 gadget that can steam, press, and iron your garments.
⚡A set of high-quality Rubbermaid food storage containers that are 33% off — perfect for storing holiday leftovers.
⚡An Oral-B electric toothbrush. If you’ve been contemplating upgrading your classic toothbrush, consider this 40% off deal your sign.
We are now in the swing of holidays and coffee shops are going to start to release their seasonal menu. Send me an email to let me know what locally-owned coffee shops are your favorite and I may include them in our guide.
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