Swim with the stingrays at Aquatica inside SeaWorld San Antonio. | Photo via SeaWorld San Antonio
With the news of beloved Seguin theme park ZDT’s imminent closure, we wanted to bring some of the other kid-friendly thrills to you.
So, throw your hands in the air (like you just don’t care) and see the best of 210’s child-minded fun.
LEGOLAND Discover Center, 849 E. Commerce St., Ste. 910
Spend the day submerged in the land of LEGOs. Day passes to see millions of LEGO bricks, 12+ attractions and rides, and the Ultimate LEGO Experience start at $22.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 IH-10 West
This theme park featuring DC Comics and Looney Tunes characters, located on the Northside of San Antonio, offers family-friendly roller coasters and a water park. Kids will remember the Fiesta Texas Railroad and Bugs’ White Water Rapids.
Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Dr.
This accessibility-focused theme park has 25+ rides, playscapes, and interactive elements across the 25-acre area that will keep your family entertained all day long. Kids can’t miss Morgan’s Inspiration Island, which features seasonal splash pads.
Jazz on the Rooftop with Noah Peterson | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar | Free | Enjoy great oysters, beautiful views, stunning sunsets, crafted cocktails, and all that jazz Thursday nights with the Noah Peterson duo.
Friday, July 18
Hairspray | 7:30 p.m.| San Pedro Playhouse | $18+ | “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and you won’t want to when you catch this energetic musical.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown | 6:30 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $96+ | It turns out you can see John Cena at his final stop in San Antonio on his Farewell Tour.
Saturday, July 19
Farmers & Artisans Markets | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Price of purchase | This market offers fresh local food + products, plus fitness classes, tree adoptions, and on-site parking.
HT: Monsters of Rock | 7:30 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $15+ | Rock out to the high-energy hits of the David Lee Roth era.
Monday, July 21
Monday Night Yoga | 6-8 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park | Free | Recenter yourself with a refreshing yoga flow, enhanced by the sounds of the San Antonio River.
With a curriculum that includes STEM, College Prep, Fine Arts, and Bilingual Programming, Somerset empowers students to explore their interests while excelling in academics.
Plus, thanks to partnerships with the Alamo College District and the Early College High School program, students can earn career certifications and college creditbefore graduation.
Mental health matters — especially after community trauma. That’s why BetterHelp is offering three months’ free therapy services to all Texas residents affected by recent Hill Country floods. If you’re interested, email them and tell them you are looking for post-flooding support. (KENS5)
Community
More than 400 volunteers pitched in to help four-legged friends at San Antonio Animal Care Services this week. After the recent floods, hundreds of Hill Country animals were displaced as local volunteers step up to walk dogs, transport kennels, and organize supplies. You can, too. (KENS5)
Announced
A Spurs-themed basketball court is being unveiled today at Arnold Park. Spurs Gives, the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, and the San Antonio Parks Foundation collaborated on the park. It’s the 19th play space renovated as part of a $1 million multi-year plan to renovate courts across SA.
Development
Downtown San Antonio is set to get 329 new apartments thanks to the progression of a long-awaited project. The Vacant Nix building at 414 Navarro St. is being renovated by Houston-based InnJoy Hospitality, who acquired the property five years ago. When we know a timeline, you’ll know a timeline. (SA Business Journal)
Ranked
This just in: J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa was named No. 3 best resort in Texas by Travel + Leisure. Featuring a 9-acre water park with a 1,100-ft lazy river, the resort boasts easy access to the Shops at La Cantera, SeaWorld, and Natural Bridge Caverns. (Travel + Leisure)
Drink
Southtown’s legendary pink Liberty Bar celebrates its 40th anniversary this week with specials galore — including half-off margaritas all week long. Other offerings include a Bartender’s Choice Tango cocktail and a Golden Oldies Specials menu with limited-time munchies like chicken hoja santa and rainbow trout. (My SA)
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Whataburger has been filling Texan tummies for the past 75 years.
As our revered San Antonio-headquartered chain celebrates three-fourths of a century in business, historic photos are starting to pop up all over social media. Here’s one that caught our eye and made us hungry, in a sort of nostalgic way.
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