Check out these nine locations to watch fireworks in and around San Antonio this Fourth of July. | Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash
Independence Day falls on Friday this year, meaning we have your plans all laid out for you. The H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate at San Antonio’s free Fourth of July bash with fitness sessions, vendor booths, and carnival, plus fireworks accompanied by a drone show. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Woodlawn Lake Park, and the grand finale starts at 9 p.m.
Stars & Stripes Salute
Visit Plaza de Valero at the Alamo on Independence Day for family activities beginning as early as 9 a.m. Live entertainment with the US Air Force Band of the West begins at 7 p.m., leading to a fireworks show around 9:30 p.m.
Pint Night Series | 7-9 p.m. | The Corner Craft Beer | Cost of purchase | Meanwhile Brewing takes over the taproom with limited edition pints and brewery giveaways.
Thursday, June 26
Cocktail: The Event | 6-10 p.m. | Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe | $69+ | Celebrate San Antonio’s thriving cocktail culture with samples of tiki-themed drinks from some of the city’s top bars, live music, and a costume contest.
Southern Fish Fry | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $100 | Discover the secret to frying crispy catfish, mixing the perfect tartar sauce, and baking a traditional Southern pie.
Friday, June 27
“Tune Into Wellness” Summer Music Festival | 6:30 p.m. | The Ecumenical Center | Free | Bring your lawn chair for a family-friendly outdoor event featuring live music from local bands in the Seeds of Hope Garden.
Beer and Donut Pairing | 7-8:30 p.m. | Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling | $43 | Each donut is paired with a Ranger Creek beer, and the Chief Whiskey Ambassador will explain the creative distilling process and pairing choice.
Saturday, June 28
San Antonio Pride Celebration | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Crockett Park | $13+ | It’s all love at this event featuring entertainment, vendors, local LGBTQ+ organizations, Texas Wrestling, and PRIDE weddings.
Community planning workshops in City Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 began yesterday for the proposed downtown Sports and Entertainment District. Bookmark the full list of input sessions for all 10 Council Districts from now through July. Find your district.
Development
Borgfeld Crossing, a retail development slated for San Antonio’s Far North Side, is scheduled to begin construction at 1611 E. Borgfeld Dr. in October. Confirmed tenants for the 10,999-sqft development expected to open in fall 2026 include local player Tia’s Taco Hut, Great Clips, and a dentist office. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Coming Soon
James Beard-nominated chef Alex Paredes is cooking up something new — a Mexico City-inspired taqueria concept. The restaurant called Tacopolis is expected to open in the Deco District at the beginning of July, serving tacos, quesadillas, carnitas, barbacoa, and alambres. (MySA)
Drink
Matcha Cafe Maiko, a chain in the Blanco North Shopping Center offering matcha-based drinks, desserts, and shaved ice, is growing its San Antonio presence. Details surrounding the Potranco location are slim, but you can explore the menu in the meantime.
Eat
Rise and shine — it’s breakfast time. It’s no secret that San Antonio’s breakfast taco scene guacs our world, but it can be hard to narrow down all the choices. Try 20 of the “best breakfast taco spots in San Antonio right now,” according to Yelp. Bonus: We also paired your zodiac sign with a breakfast taco. (San Antonio Current)
Concert
Get ready to rock. Tickets go on sale for Cage The Elephant’s Oct. 4 performance at Boeing Center at Tech Port on Friday, June 27.
Sports
The 2025 NBA Draft is tonight, and the Spurs have a No. 2 pick. 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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The San Antonio Spurs unveiled a new jersey patch partnership with digital asset security firm Ledger yesterday. As part of the multi-year agreement, fans will also see the patch on jerseys sold in the Official Spurs Fan Shop.
The Spurs will be sporting new threads. | Photo via the San Antonio Spurs
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