San Antonio’s top-ranked barbecue spots | Texas Monthly ranked a San Antonio-area restaurant as its No. 1 pick, with other local eateries earning recognition on its “Best BBQ Joints” list.
17 ways to cool off this summer in San Antonio | Through September, you’ll want to have this list of city pools, splash pads, luxe getaways, and natural recreation areas bookmarked so you can beat the South Texas heat.
Friday Night Flicks | 8:20 p.m. | Woodlake Park | Free | The outdoor movie series continues on the inflatable screen with a showing of “Despicable Me 4.”
Saturday, May 31
Twigstock | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Parkito at Historic Pearl | Free | Celebrate with The Cox Family Singers, a live animal encounter, a storytime, face painting, and more.
Central’s 30th Anniversary and Summer Kickoff | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Planned activities to mark the library’s milestone include a scavenger hunt, memory mural, button making, and a little kid construction zone.
Pride River Parades & Celebrations | 4-10 p.m. | The San Antonio River Walk | Free | Head to La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre for an afternoon of live on-stage entertainment + make note of the Museum Reach River Parade (5-6 p.m.) and Downtown River Parade (7:30-9 p.m.).
Sunday, June 1
Locals Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Free | Bexar County residents get free admission + there’s a scavenger hunt and education series planned on this special day.
E&J Market Days | 12-5 p.m. | The Dog Co. Icehouse | Cost of purchase | Shop small businesses with your furry friend — from boutiques and pet accessories to treats and plants.
As May — aka National Burger Month — comes to a close, DoorDash has released data on the most popular burger in each state. Turns out, Texas is flipping out over chicken burgers. If this sparked a craving, The Shack comes highly recommended by local diners. (Food & Wine)
Outdoors
What’s that buzzing? Mosquito season is here, and according to Orkin data, San Antonio ranks No. 37 on its list of cities with the biggest swarms — so be prepared for some pesky guests next time you head to the park.
Number
$35. That’s how much Southwest travelers have to pay for one checked bag after the airline implemented its new checked bag policy this week. Traveling soon? See our tips for flying out of SAT, including parking recommendations, unique nonstop flights, and airport eatery info. (Wall Street Journal)
Travel
When folks in Texas search for travel tips, there’s one country that’s trending on Google — Italy. Our first tip: It takes about ~10 hours to fly there, so bring a book.
Sports
From Texas A&M’s SEC tournament loss to the team’s offense under Collin Klein — get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Try This
The Battle for I-35 returns on Friday, Sept. 6, as UTSA Football hosts Texas State. The Roadrunners aim to break their all-time attendance record of 56,743 — and San Antonians are invited to be part of the excitement. Pro tip: Score 35% off tickets for the next 35 days. Save your spot.*
Featured Deal
San Antonio Botanical Garden wants to “May-ke It Official” with $10 off memberships through May, celebrating their 45th birthday now through Friday, May 30. Use code SATX to snag the deal.*
Tech
Every 39 seconds, someone falls victim to a cyberattack, from phishing scams and identity theft to ransomware. Don’t let your digital life go unprotected: Higginbotham offers personalized coverage and risk management solutions to help keep you safe where it matters most. Ready to lock things down?*
City Guide
City Guide
This one’s kid-approved
Swim with the stingrays at Aquatica inside SeaWorld San Antonio. | Photo via SeaWorld San Antonio
School’s out for summer. You’ve got a lot of reading to get to, so here are 30 ways to keep the littles busy:
Thrill-seeking fun
SeaWorld San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Dr.
At this theme park, animals meet roller coasters. Kids can enjoy their own rides — Rio Loco and Dolphin Dive — and learn about animals in the park through educational talks.
Animal encounters
San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. Saint Mary’s St.
Children’s educational programming at our local zoo includes Kids Wild Night Out, Will Smith Zoo School, Scout Workshops, and Zoo Camp.
Educational activities
The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway
Play and science come together to create memorable experiences that are fun for the whole family. Pssst: Plan your trip for the first Monday of every month — Free Family Nights ticket registration is available on this page on a first-come, first-served basis.
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Get up to 60% off dresses, shoes, tees, and beauty before the sale ends this weekend. Here’s what we’re eyeing:
Yesterday, we asked you where you normally get new books to read. The library was the big winner, securing over half of the votes, followed by downloaded audiobooks at 27%. Access to reading is made easy with 29 San Antonio Public Library branches. In fact, the perks go beyond the books. Stay tuned for a full breakdown in June.
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