Juneteenth is celebrated annually across the San Antonio area, including events downtown. | Photo by City of San Antonio
Juneteenth lands on Thursday, June 19, however, locals can get involved all week. Check out these events happening across the 210:
Juneteenth 5K | Saturday, June 14 | 7-11 a.m. | Martin Luther King Park | $35+ | Lace up your sneakers for a cause, complete with medals, music, and a finish party.
2025 Juneteenth Festival | Saturday, June 14 | 9-10 a.m. | Comanche Park #2 | Free | See old friends and meet new ones while enjoying local bands and entertainment.
Juneteenth Party In The Park! | Sunday, June 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Pittman Sullivan Park | $5 | Food, fun, and fellowship abound at this barbecue party — register in advance for the turkey leg + roasted corn combo. Proceeds benefit the Davis-Scott YMCA.
SAAACAM Green Book Civil Rights Bus Tour | 1-3:30 p.m. | Brackenridge Parking Garage | $50 | Uncover the stories of African American entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and travel through this historical tour.
“The Addams Family” | Tuesday, June 10-Wednesday, June 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Tobin Center | $40+ | The musical comedy centers around navigating Wednesday Addams’ relationship with her “normal” boyfriend.
Wednesday, June 11
Pride Tennis Social | 5-8 p.m. | McFarlin Tennis Center | Free | The evening includes instruction for youth and adults, healthy snacks and refreshments, music, and free swag.
Meet the Maker Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Morton’s Steakhouse | Cost of purchase | Each course of this fine dining experience is paired with a Garrison Brothers Distillery bourbon.
Thursday, June 12
Putt for Paws | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Top Golf | $100+ | Join San Antonio Pets Alive! for the fundraiser featuring friendly competition, breakfast, mimosas, and a live auction.
Sustainable Buildings Start Here | 3-6 p.m. | Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center | $40+ | A lecture panel will discuss two game-changing tools for sustainable development — PACE Financing and The CARE Tool.
Perritos World National Tour | Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14 | Times vary | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club | $62+ | The tour comprises three comedians: Concrete, Jerry Garcia, and DoKnow.
Friday, June 13
Grand Funk Railroad | 8 p.m. | The Tobin Center | $63+ | The rock group of the ‘70s makes a stop on their “The American Band” tour.
Music is blooming at the San Antonio Botanical Garden
Presented by San Antonio Botanical Garden
Get ready for a jam-packed lineup of live music spanning genres from metal to mariachi, jazz to rock, and everything in between. | Photos courtesy of San Antonio Botanical Garden
Your June 21 plans? Consider them made.
Celebrate Make Music Day with a full day of free live performances at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 21.
Wander 39 acres of vibrant plant life while soaking in sounds from mariachis, brass bands, indie artists+ more. This all-ages event, presented with Alamo City Arts + COSA Arts and Culture, brings the city’s creativity to life — one song, one bloom, one joyful moment at a time.
Comfort Cafe is closing its Los Patios location Fourth of July weekend, but there’s something sweet in the works. The nonprofit will open a combination coffee and gift shop in the same complex as its Bandera eatery. An opening date for Sweet Serenity hasn’t been set. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Development
A four-story development will break ground in downtown New Braunfels next year. The Neue, at 699 W. San Antonio St. and South Guenther Avenue, carries a $20 million price tag and will offer 46 condos, 5,000+ sqft of retail and office space, as well as resident amenities by spring 2027. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Number
$6 million. That’s how much San Antonio philanthropist and UTSA supporter Harvey E. Najim is investing in the school’s student success and career readiness programs. The gift will support the Center for Innovation and Career Advancement and the College of Business over the next decade.
Biz
San Antonio’s chains are growing. “Dirty soda” shop Swig will begin constructing another location this September at 3627 E. Evans Rd., with a January 2026 opening. Plus, a $2 million Panda Express is in the works at the Highway 281 and Bulverde Road intersection. It’s set to open in August 2026. (San Antonio Express-News + MySA)
Drink
Speaking of chains, the San Antonio area will get its first Bad Ass Coffee this fall at upcoming retail complex Boerne Town Center. The Hawaiian company known for its 100% Kona Coffees will add to the Alamo City’s coffee scene. (MySA)
Show
Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney is making a Majestic Theatre stop on the first leg of his “Mister Whatever” tour. Tickets for the Tuesday, Nov. 11 show go on sale Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m.
Ranked
New Braunfels’ Stars & Stripes Drive-in Theatre landed a No. 10 placement on this year’s USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for drive-in theaters. Treat your special someone to a flick on the big screen or one of these other 20+ local date ideas.
Sports
Reports indicate the Spurs are eyeing Khaman Maluach, but there’s talent right here in San Antonio putting in the work this offseason. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Post of the Day
A new bill from Texas lawmakers would provide $50 million towards a new military cybersecurity hub at Port San Antonio if the Air Force relocated its cyber headquarters there.
House Bill 500, a $13.2 billion spending bill, gives Port San Antonio the upper hand over competitors and is awaiting a signature from the governor.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
We’re in the home stretch, San Antonio. After a long and hot week, the city will open all of its pools on Saturday, June 14. Bonus: Bookmark our guide for 17 ways to beat the heat — from luxe getaways to splash pads and natural recreation.
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