Here are eight places to play pickleball in the Alamo City, based on your athletic style.
For the athlete on a budget
Fairchild Park, 1214 E. Crockett This public park boasts 18 pickleball courts for everyone of all skill levels to enjoy.
Walker Ranch Senior Center, 835 W. Rhapsody Dr. This is the only senior center to have a pickleball court and also offers local art galleries, daily lunch, and other social activities.
After playing hard, sip on the Cadilac Fresco, Guava Paloma, Spicy Blackberry, and Classic margaritas at The Flight Bar inside Chicken N Pickle.
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For the happy hour athlete
Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd. Get an early start with pickleball court reservations starting at 8 a.m., and stay for some eats + drinks with its restaurant opening at 11 a.m.
The King of Padel, 314 Nolan St. The San Diego-based membership club is located in the Dignowity Hill neighborhood and offers quick-bite meals.
San Antonio Cup of Capital | 9-10:30 a.m. | Tech Port | Free | Enjoy coffee and network with local entrepreneurs + investors, and meet members of the Capital Factory community.
Justin Bieber Night | 9 p.m. | Paper Tiger | $18 | Bring your Belieber friends and dance to this artists hits.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Free Entry Day | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | Free | Celebrate the New Year with nature during the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center’s free entry day.
Sound Healing in the Museum | 9 a.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art | $0+ | Shed the holiday stress by joining Yolpaki Coaching and Consulting for a sound meditation.
Brunch Dance Party | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southtown Supply Co. | Cost of purchase | Come for the breakfast tacos and stay to browse the clothing at this recently-opened shop.
Sunday, Jan. 5
SLOW DISCO | 8 a.m. | Avenue B & 9th St. | Cost of purchase | Start the year off with drinks from Theory Coffee and see classic + modern cars.
SA TX Card & Collectible Show | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Schertz Civic Center, Schertz | $10+ | Buy, sell, and trade collectible trading cards with other Texans.
“Godzilla Minus One” | 2-4 p.m. | Collins Garden Library | Free | Witness the Oscar Award-winning film where kaijus fight each other in this worldwide epic.
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31 Kid-friendly activities in San Antonio
Swim with the stingrays at Aquatic inside Sea World San Antonio. | Photo by Sea World San Antonio
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like Six Flags Fiesta Texas to hidden gems like Kiddie Park at the San Antonio Zoo, there’s something in the 210 for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 31 kid-friendly activities around the Alamo City.
Great outdoors
Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. This nature tour offers fun above and below ground by offering five unique tours of its two caverns as well as 60-ft high air rope courses, mazes, and dining + shopping options.
Sensory-friendly playgrounds
Mitchell’s Landing, 20202 Hardy Oak Blvd. This new playground at Classen-Steubing Ranch Park honors the life of three-year-old Mitchell Chang. It includes sensory-friendly experiences like a wheel chair access ramp, sky run zip track, sensory dome, and more.
Happy New Year y’all. I’m back, rested, and excited to get a jump start on 2025. If there’s anything you’d like me to cover this year (or just want to say hello), send me an email.
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