Celebrate the holidays at Miracle on Commerce Street inside the Esquire Tavern. | Photo by Embark Marketing
No cotton-headed ninnymuggins over here. We’re ready to celebrate the holidays with a festive drink or two with Santa and friends. Check out these five pop-up bars around the Alamo City to bring in the seasonal cheer.
Chill out at the Holiday Hideway Pop-up, a lodge-inspired getaway. Cozy up and enjoy summit views, outdoor fire pits, and a cocktail menu with 10 festive drinks including Holly Daze, Cozy Cabin, Cider, and Candy Cane Lane. Reservations are required.
Come wallow in self-pity at this outdoor bar’s Grinchmas pop-up. Customers can enjoy whimsical drinks, limited edition eats, and photo opportunities throughout the grounds. Plus, there’s a Grinchmas Paint & Sip you don’t want to miss happening Saturday, Dec. 7, 2-5 p.m.
Feliz Fiesta | 2-7 p.m. | Feliz Modern | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Feliz Modern’s seventh birthday with cake and shopping surprises.
Glowga on the Plaza | 7:30-9 p.m. | Main Plaza | Cost of purchase | Bring your own mat and dress in neon for a flow session followed by local cocktail + mocktail vendors, as well as a showing of “San Antonio: The SAGA” light show.
“The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975" | 6-9 p.m. | The Little Carver Civic Center | Free | Watch a movie in the Carver’s Black History Film Series and stay after for a panel discussion.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Tree Planting at Mission San Juan | 9-11 a.m. | Mission San Juan | Free | Volunteer with the San Antonio Food Bank and help plant trees at Mission San Juan.
Holiday Art Market | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lavaca Studios | Cost of purchase | Shop a gift for the art collector in your life and support local creatives at this market.
JINYA Ramen Bar is opening its newest location on the Far West Side on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The first 100 visitors to arrive at 7010 W. Loop 1604 N. Suite 203 will receive a free bowl of ramen. The restaurant will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Traffic
TxDOT opened the tallest flyover ramp in the city at the 1604 and I-10 interchange. The ramp is 123 ft tall and is 2.1 miles long. 1604’s $1.2 billion makeover is set to be complete in 2027. (San Antonio Express-News)
Featured
Forbes released its top 10 San Antonio restaurants list with eateries like Best Quality Daughter, Clementine, Pharm Table, Liberty Bar, and more. For even more places to eat + drink, check out our City Guides. (Forbes)
Civic
On Tuesday, the City of San Antonio Neighborhood and Housing Services Department broke ground on a new 30-unit affordable housing development on the west side. Memorial Apartments is set to conclude construction in fall 2025.
Cause
Local nonprofit Inner City Development is accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for its annual toy sale. You can drop off items on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1300 Chihuahua. The nonprofit has provided emergency and recreational services to kids and families for over 50 years.
Watch
You may have seen The Fine and Dandy Lion at local markets, but the owner’s released a video on Instagram detailing their journey to convert an old trailer into a mobile lemonade stand. See the renovated trailer at an upcoming market at Hops & Hounds on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sports
The Texas Longhorns are looking to avenge their lone loss of the season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Visiting Austin for the holidays? Avoid cramped guest rooms and fighting for time in the shared bathroom by staying with Hampton/Home2 Suites by Hilton East Austin instead. Enjoy being near the city’s top destinations for the holidays, tons of amenities + special holiday rates.*
The Buy
The Buy
Champagne bottle savers. They fit all standard bottle necks to keep your sparkling wine from going flat — the perfect hack for upcoming holiday events and New Year’s Eve parties.
Today I have the privilege of speaking to students at Evers Elementary for its Career Day. I’m not going to lie, I’m a tad nervous, so if you’d like — wish me luck.
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