Celebrate the start of 2025 with these parties around town. | Photo by rodney_619 via flickr
It’s the final countdown to the new year — where did the time go? Here are six New Year’s Eve happenings around the Alamo City.
Family fun
Kids Countdown | Doseum | Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bring the family and count down to the noon year with face-painting, activities, bites, and a balloon drop. Tickets are $25.
Bang for your buck
Toast From the Top: A New Year’s Eve to Remember! | 722 S. Saint Mary’s St. | Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | This event is for those 25 and up, and includes midnight bites, champagne toast, and party favors.
Holidays on Houston Fun Run | 6:30 p.m. | Travis Park | $30+ | Run through a festive course spotlighting San Antonio’s holiday lights.
Big Band Xmas Concert | 8-10 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Chill out with a holiday concert featuring the San Antonio Jazz Orchestra.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
“Home Alone 2" | 6 p.m. | SA Yacht Club | Donation | A toy donation is your ticket to see this holiday classic on 16mm film.
No Pressure Book Club | 6-8 p.m. | Nowhere Bookshop | Cost of purchase | It’s the last meet of 2024, so bring a book that you’re reading, have read, or want to read, and discuss it with other bookworms.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Winter Prep Program | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Winter is coming, and join the SAPL Staff as they share the best tips about getting prepared for the upcoming season.
❄️ Brave the cold for this chilly annual tradition
Presented by YMCA of Greater San Antonio
Proceeds from the plunge will benefit the YMCA’s scholarship program and community initiatives, helping them continue to provide financial support to youth, families, and individuals in need. | Photos courtesy of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio
A frosty adventure awaits you at the Schertz Family YMCA Polar Bear 5K & Plunge happening on Saturday, Jan. 11. Registration is now open ($25 for the plunge only or $35 for the 5K and plunge).
After the race, dive into chilly waters, then warm up with hot cocoa, cozy fire pits, and an award ceremony.
Whether you’re racing, plunging, or just cheering, it’s an exhilarating way to start the new year.
Today, the City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Housing Trust, and Cornerstone Housing Group are breaking ground on a new affordable older adult housing facility. Legacy Senior Residences is located on the Southeast side and will have 180 units. A construction completion date has not been released.
Coming Soon
Birkenstock General Store and Leather Goods Co. is bringing its sophomore location to Boerne along Hill Country Mile at 470 South Main St., Ste. 101. The luxury shoe store is expected to open later this month. (MySA)
Closed
Pearl-area restaurant Go Fish has closed after less than a year in operation. The eatery thanked its patrons as well as teasing its next concept — Beau’s Tiny Diner at the corner of Beauregard and South Alamo Street.
Announced
Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced that the “Goliath” roller coaster is getting a re-theme taking place over the next couple of months. The ride’s new name is “Chupacabra” and updates are coming to its entrance, queue, track color, and story to tie into the park’s Los Festivales entrance.
Shop
Laika Cheesecakes and Espresso has opened holiday pre-orders for its Christmas Party Packs. Customers have the option to choose 24, 48, 72, and 96 jars of cheesecake. The variety pack includes Space Jam, Cookies And Cream, Black Forest, and Heart of Gold.
Quote
San Antonio FC announced that it has a new head coach. “Carlos [Llamosa] brings a pedigree of winning and success as a player and coach at the highest level of our domestic game.” — SAFC Sporting Director Marco Ferruzzi.
Sports
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Travel
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The Buy
The Buy
Whether you’re hosting or simply showing up to this year’s festive gatherings, cultivate holiday cheer with these lighthearted additions.
In case you’re a sci-fi nerd like me, I totally missed that season two of “Silo” came out on Apple TV+. I highly recommend the series and picking up the book at a local book shop.
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