Shop local vendors like Vietnamese produce from Only Fresh at the PRESS Farmers Market. | Photo by PRESS Coffee
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 14 farmers markets in the San Antonio area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Geology January | 10 a.m. | Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center | Free | Join the Witte Museum and Dr. Thomas Adams as you learn how to track dinosaurs.
“Frank” | Monday, Jan. 6-Tuesday, Jan. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Slab Cinema Art House | Free | Catch a showing of this 2014 UK film about a musician and his journey with an eccentric pop band.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Isa Arsèn Author Visit | 6 p.m. | Nowhere Bookshop | Cost of purchase | Meet this South Texas author and listen to her discuss her latest novel “The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf.”
“Cirque Kalabanté - Afrique en Cirque” | 7:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $35+ | Created by multidisciplinary artist Yamoussa Bangoura, the acrobatic show is inspired by daily life in Guinea.
Haven for Hope is hosting its 2nd annual Share the Warmth coat donation event on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its HQ. Consider cleaning out your closet by donating gently used winter wear like coats, jackets, and sweaters for those in need.
Seasonal
Valentine’s Day already? That’s right, the San Antonio Zoo’s Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser is back. The fundraiser allows people to name a cockroach ($10), rodent ($25), or veggie ($5) after an ex which will then be fed to the zoo’s residents.
Announced
Whataburger is turning 75 in 2025. To celebrate, the local burger giant is bringing back OG (original) menu items like the Monterey Melt and Chicken Fajita Taco tomorrow, Jan. 7. The brand will also have monthly $19.50 Whatastore deals on merch, as well as a dedicated 75th anniversary website.
Plan Ahead
CD Sam at the Wonderland of the Americas is hosting a Sounds on Wax Record Show on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect to shop CDs, vinyls, cassettes, and music memorabilia via a vendor market featuring merchants from across Texas. Parking and admission is free.
Ranked
A new study finds that Texas ranks 45th in the country for pothole-related issues. We believe that, because have you met San Antonio’s Pothole Patrol?
Sports
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Job
New year, new career? Head to Judson ISD’s job fair this Friday, Jan. 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Judson Early College Academy. Attendees can learn about open positions and discover the comprehensive benefits, dynamic professional development, and growth opportunities offered.*
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