After Bexar County commissioners approved the acquisition of 18 acres of land along SE Military Drive, the Arboretum’s land now totals over 200 acres. | Rendering via Sasaki
The architectural firm behind Aboretum San Antonio recently released renderings and a master plan for what will become one of the largest arboretums in Texas.
Peruse this quick timeline to learn what you can expect to see completed at each phase of the ~20-year project.
Phase 0
Timeline: 0-2 years
Once completed... a “base camp” for on-site operations will be established at the former Republic Golf Course Club House and maintenance shed, hazards will be mitigated, funding coordinated, a temporary irrigation line laid, and existing walking paths improved.
The Great Lawn is set to be constructed during Phase 1 of the project. | Rendering via Sasaki
Once completed... the first gardens and tree collections + the parking area, first half of the circulator path, and Visitor Center facilities will be constructed — including the Great Lawn and memorial gardens — and work will have begun on interim landscapes and forested areas.
Phase 2
Timeline: 7-12 years
Once completed... high revenue-generating facilities — the Event Center, Amphitheater, and Nature Center — will be added + the remaining interim landscapes will be maintained.
Which feature of the arboretum are you most excited about?
A. Phase 1: I’m excited for the first gardens + Visitors Center B. Phase 2: I’m ready for performances at the Events Center C. Phase 3: I can’t wait to stroll the boardwalk and canopy walk D. Phase 4: I love seeing the finishing touches
“Gone Fishin’ Tour” | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $48+ | Jam along to Mississippi-based blues guitarist and singer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram + blues artist Samantha Fish.
Thursday, May 15
Lunchtime Live | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Plaza | Cost of purchase | Take a lunch break and head to the plaza for live music, food vendors, and fresh produce for pickup.
Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden | 5-6:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $15 | Learn about the best plants for your area that are drought-tolerant and good for pollinators.
Y’all Means All Festival | 12-11:55 p.m. | Burleson Yard Beer Garden | Free | Over 50 LGBTQ+ performers and artists from across Texas will perform at this event that also features a clothing swap, complimentary haircuts, and gender-affirming care workshops.
Wine Fest | 2-5 p.m. | Tower of the Americas | $55+ | Your ticket includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, live music, lawn games, and special prizes.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Wonder Theatre | $18+ | Watch the musical about Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Real Estate
$1.8 million. That’s the expected asking price for a historic San Antonio ranch that is set to hit the market soon. The ranch is owned by the Mavericks, descendants of 19th century land baron Samuel Maverick + Maury Maverick Sr., former US congressman and San Antonio mayor. (San Antonio Express-News)
Outdoors
Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Tomorrow, the city will kick off its 2025 Outdoor Film Series at Mission Marquee Plaza. Free outdoor film screenings will begin after dusk, but you can head over starting at 7 p.m. to grab food from local vendors and enjoy pre-film activities. View the schedule.
Coming Soon
Local fast-casual restaurant Mr. Teriyaki has plans to open a new location at the Reid Retail Building near Killer Burger. Construction on the 2,996-sqft restaurant is set to begin in July and be completed by late November. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
This news is bananas, b-a-n-a-n-a-s. Meet the Texas Tailgaters, the newest team joining the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball World Tour this summer. The team will play two games here in SATX at Nelson Wolff Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13. Score tickets. (KEN5)
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