Find Happy Mama Designs at 522 NW Loop 410, Ste. 211 | Photo courtesy of Happy Mama Designs
We’re shining a spotlight on eight small businesses in San Antonio to help you spruce up your space.
Bexar Tree Experts
Est. 2024 | This family-owned tree service can help you with tree planting, trimming, and removal. Plus, they speak Spanish.
Bizarre Treasures
Est. 2021 | Make your space unique with antiques and oddities including specimens, restored antiques, and unusual dolls.
Happy Mama Designs
Est. 2014 | This Latina-owned business specializes in art prints and stickers. The owner said, “The first thing people do when they shop is laugh—because our designs are just that funny, vibey, and lowkey iconic.”
Space and Balance Organize
Est. 2015 | This organizational service helps you make functional spaces through personalized decluttering systems.
Family Night Hike | Friday, May 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $12+ | Walk under the stars as you listen for bats, search for spiders, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the garden lit by moonlight.
Saturday, May 10
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | Free | Enjoy free entry all day + take home native plant educational material to learn which plants would work best in your space and benefit birds.
KLRN STEM Day | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The DoSeum | Free | Watch “Cyberchase” screenings, meet Digit, work on hands-on activities, and win door prizes every 30 minutes.
Baked by Chef Grecia Ramos Pop-Up | 11 a.m. | Make Ready Market | Cost of purchase | Croissants, “Thicker Than a Snicker” cookies, bread, jelly, and caramels are on the menu until they sell out.
Sunday, May 11
San Antonio Missions vs. Frisco Roughriders | 1:05 p.m. | Nelson Wolff Stadium | $14+ | Root, root, root for the home team on the final day of their homestand — plus, there’s a James Avery bracelet charm giveaway for the first 500 moms through the gates.
Flix at The Rock: “Mama Mia!” | 5 p.m. | The Rock at La Cantera | Free | Dancing queens will watch a screening of the musical and then test their superfan knowledge during trivia after it ends.
Monday, May 12
San Antonio Restaurant Week — River Walk Edition | Monday, May 12-Sunday, May 18 | San Antonio River Walk | Cost of purchase | Dig in at 20+ participating restaurants offering $25 to $55 lunch and dinner prix fixe menus — plus, enter to win prizes when you check in at locations using your San Antonio Restaurant Week Pass.
Looking for a spot to soak up the sun (or laze in the shade)? This tool allows users to find cafes in the sun or in the shade at different times of day — simply type in an address and look around. We think it’s the perfect supplement to our outdoor dining guide.
Try This
Are you all caught up on “The Last of Us”? No spoilers, but if you’re preparing for the zombie apocalypse, maybe catch the Intro to Mycology class at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday, May 17, 12:30-2 p.m.
Pets
Bella, Luna, and Max. Those are the three most-popular dog names in Texas, and we bet you’ll meet a few pups with those names while exploring dog-friendly spots in the San Antonio area. (U.S. News & World Report)
Trending
What will be the drink of the summer? Experts predict canned vodka lemonade will be in everyone’s hand. Sounds refreshing — though we do like that Elsewhere puts its lemonade in a bag. (VinePair)
Sports
The Astros’ 9-1 win over the Brewers earlier this week improved their record to 18-18. Will yesterday’s day off be the refresh they need to bring home another victory tonight? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Concert
Mark your calendars: Canadian emo band Arm’s Length is taking the stage at Stable Hall just days before dropping their latest project, “There’s A Whole World Out There.” Experience their new tracks live with special guests Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Bike Routes, and more this Sunday, May 11. Snag tickets.*
Announced
Spots in our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide are full ahead of Mother’s Day. Luckily for you, we’ve added a few more for Father’s Day. Hurry — save 20% with code PGG2025 when you secure your spot now.
Job
We’re hiring. If you love digital media, hate boring jobs, and think Texas is the best place on Earth — we want you. 6AM City is growing fast, and we need a sales executive who can talk the talk and walk the walk. Let’s build something big, together. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and more. Apply now.
Tech
AI won’t take over the world — people who know how to use AI will. Subscribe to Superhuman AI for free and learn AI skills in just three minutes a day.*
City Guide
City Guide
Gather your brunch bunch
It’s not a southern brunch with biscuits at Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar. | Photo by @meadow_sa
Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken + waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys this weekend — we’ve narrowed down your brunch plans.
Candlelight | 107 Kings Ct. | Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. + Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Invite your friends out to this downtown spot for Brunch Nachos and a Candlelight Breakfast tray. Pro tip: Order the Mimosa Set for $18.50.
Corinne San Antonio | 555 S. Alamo St. | Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Start off with a Crab Tostada before moving on to the Huveos Rancheros at this brunch spot inside the Plaza San Antonio Hotel.
Julia’s Bistro and Bar | 1725 Blanco Rd. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lead by Jean Francois Poujol and Chef Joshua Ybarra, spend a Sunday enjoying French dishes in a comfortable setting.
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Cheers to the weekend, San Antonio. You’ll be seeing my face in this space a little more frequently as I help the team deliver the latest news, updates, and happenings around town. As we get to know each other better, I’d love for you to email me one of your favorite spots in the Alamo City. I’ll make it my goal to highlight as many as I can in my next newsletter.
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