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Disney On Ice: “Let’s Dance!” | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Alamodome | $20+ | Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table + remixing classic Disney tunes — on ice, of course.
Teen Art Workshop: Block Print Bandanas | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $12+ | Teens ages 13 to 17 will carve nature-inspired designs and stamp them onto bandanas in this materials-provided class.
Whiskey Bottle Candle-Making Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling | $45+ | Your ticket includes a recycled water bottle to turn into a scented vessel as well as light snacks.
Saturday, April 19
Poppy’s Coffee House Anniversary | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Poppy’s Coffee House | Cost of purchase | It’s Poppy’s first birthday, so enjoy 15% off your drink, shop a vendor market, and add cupcake cold foam to its special birthday cold brew.
Fashion Fiesta | 1 p.m. | RIM Commons Park | Cost of purchase | Level up your Fiesta look with fashion inspo featuring shoes, attire, and hats from local retailers in this runway.
Guayabera Festival | 1-8 p.m. | Travis Park | Cost of purchase | It’s the pre-Fiesta fiesta with a market featuring 40+ vendors, a fashion show, and live music.
Festival of India | 3-10 p.m. | Civic Park | Cost of purchase | The India Association of San Antonio blends performances, cuisine, crafts, and interactive workshops with the highlight of the festival: The State Parade.
Slow Nite | 6-9 p.m. | Estate Coffee Co | Cost of purchase | It’s Estate’s ninth birthday, so ring it in with an evening car show, live vinyl spinning, and a prize-filled piñata.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Eggs-travaganza Celebration | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tower of the Americas | $11+ | Make your way to the Tower for egg dyeing, Easter Bunny photos, a petting zoo, live music, and egg hunts.
Spring Harvest Easter Brunch | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Signature Restaurant | $75+ | In this upscale dining experience, Chef John Carpenter has prepared a prix fixe three-course menu.
A Taste of Toasted | 12-4 p.m. | Zen Haus SA | Cost of purchase | Dance those Sunday scaries away with upbeat live music, good vibes, and delicious matcha drinks.
The InstagrammableMuseum of Ice Cream plans to close its lone location in the Lone Star State this summer — and potentially reopen in San Antonio? The Austin spot is slated to shutter on July 20, but we’re on the shortlist of alternatives. (MySA)
Try This
$150,000. That’s the deposit required to make like Katy Perry and shoot across the sky on Blue Origin’s next launch into space. Want the adrenaline rush without the price tag? Try a local activity like paddling along Mission Reach.
Learn
The first-ever identified footprints of the ankylosaurid ankylosaur — a dino that lived ~100 million years ago — were recently confirmed and reported, revealing that two different types of ankylosauruses coexisted.Learn more about dinosaurs locally at the Witte Museum. (Discover Magazine)
Seasonal
Who needs eggs when you can dye marshmallows? Jet-Puffed is selling $2 dye kits — which include a 24-oz bag of extra large marshmallows — for a creative and more cost-effective take on the egg-dyeing tradition. Pair that with this local egg hunt at Brackenridge Park and you won’t even miss ‘em. (CNN)
Ranked
Texas ranked No. 17 on Seniorly’s 2025 list of the best states for older workers, which looked at factors like age-related discrimination, income, and remote work. We’ll be here with our guide to swankiest retirement communities when you’re ready to hang up your hat.
Community
Sunday, April 20 begins Taurus season — an earth sign associated with persistence and stubbornness. If this is your sign, find out which San Antonio park is your perfect match. Don’t worry, we’ve also found a companion for every other zodiac sign, too.
Sports
The NFL Draft is less than a week away — what’s the best-case scenario for the Houston Texans? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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City Guide
City Guide
Happy hauling: Your guide to thrift + vintage stores in San Antonio
Get ready to shop all things vintage from local San Antonio establishments. | Photo by sol.tree
Ready to update your wardrobe + elevate your personal style? Instead of shopping retail in a big, cavernous mall, opt to spend time (and coin) at a secondhand or vintage store.
From fenton bowls to Y2K Disney sweaters, here’s everything you need to know about shopping second hand in San Antonio.
For the collector of sorts
Urban Goods | Multiple locations | Scroll through its Instagram page to find mid-century finds that’ll be sure to spruce up your living space.
The fashionista destinations
Hello Tallulah | 1912 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Sunday | Shop a specially curated collection of vintage clothing pieces from the 1950s to 1970s. Fun fact: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season six winner, Bianca Del Rio, has visited this store twice while stopping the Alamo City.
Sip and shop
La Segunda Bartique & Gallery | 1302 South St. Mary’s | Wednesday-Sunday | Order a drink from the bar and browse this two-floor store to find hidden treasures in Southtown.
The CrossOver Bra by Honeylove feels as good as it looks. It’s beautifully made + engineered for real life wear (read: sculpting support without digging in or discomfort).
I totally forgot to show y’all, but I was able to attend the San Antonio Book Festival last weekend and meet up with the incredible Isa Arsén and hear her discuss novels with other wonderful panelists. Check out our profile on this talented local writer.
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