The 24 best places to see Christmas lights in driving distance of San Antonio

Even the Grinchiest among us have to admit there's something heartwarming about twinkling Christmas light displays. Whether you want to check out…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Light Park
1 Retama Pkwy., thelightpark.com
Every day through New Year’s Day, The Light Park offers a drive-thru holiday light show at Retama Park in Selma. The show features millions of lights synchronized to an electric mix of music powered by DJ Polar Ice from the North Pole’s #1 Hit Radio station, K-GLO, in a mile-long series of displays and tunnels. Guests can pick up food and drink on site and experience the display from the comfort of their vehicles.
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25 San Antonio holiday traditions you have to try at least once to call yourself a local

Whether you're new to San Antonio and looking to get the scoop on local holiday traditions or a longtime resident eager to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Stock up on holiday tamales
There's no culinary delight that captures SA holiday tradition like tamales. There’s tons of spots offering tasty tamales across town, including Delicious Tamales and Tamale Boy.
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Everything we saw during Cirque Du Soleil's breathtaking San Antonio show on Tuesday

Cirque Du Soleil's BAZZAR — a touring show of acrobatics, dance and music inspired by a traditional Middle Eastern bazaar — is…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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Colorful moments from San Antonio's 2023 Diwali celebration

On Saturday, San Antonians celebrated the Indian holiday of Diwali at Hemisfair, an event billed as the largest city-sanctioned and -sponsored Diwali festival…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Colorful moments from San Antonio's 2023 Diwali celebration
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The best places in San Antonio to take out-of-towners that aren't the Alamo

Everybody knows about the Alamo and the River Walk, but San Antonio has much more to offer beyond its two most famous…

By San Antonio Current Staff

San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W. Jones St., (210) 978-8100, samuseum.org
Housed in the elegantly repurposed Lone Star Brewery within easy walking distance from the Pearl, the San Antonio Museum of Art is an eclectic treasure trove of works from around the globe. In addition to the many discoveries to be made in galleries dedicated to art from Texas, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the ancient Mediterranean world and elsewhere, the museum boasts a solid contemporary art collection that includes works by notable San Antonio artists.
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Moments you may have missed at Muertos Fest 2023 in San Antonio

Thousands convened at Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair, popularly known as Muertos Fest, an event National Geographic has called one of the United…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Moments you may have missed at Muertos Fest 2023 in San Antonio
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Everything we saw at San Antonio's Day of the Dead River Parade

San Antonio's Dia de los Muertos celebrations kicked off Friday night with the annual River Parade. During the event, 25 artisan-crafted vessels…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw at San Antonio's Day of the Dead River Parade
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25 Texas parks within driving distance of San Antonio where you can see the fall colors

Texas doesn't have a reputation for colorful fall foliage, but that doesn't mean you need to fly out of state to see…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Garner State Park
234 RR 1050, Concan, (830) 232-6132, tpwd.texas.gov
Garner is popular during summer for a reason — have you ever floated the Frio River? Even beyond summer, Garner is a must-see during fall. The foliage here actually changes, and with cooler fall weather and the silhouette of limestone mountain, Old Baldy, overlooking the park, it’s easy to forget you’re still in Texas!
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Spellbinding art and magical performances from Luminaria 2023

The 15th annual Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival bathed downtown San Antonio in the glow of creativity on Saturday night. The free event…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Spellbinding art and magic moments from Luminaria 2021
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20 properties that should have been in the San Antonio version of Monopoly

Like many U.S. cities, San Antonio got its own custom Monopoly board in 2021. While the game features plenty of recognizable landmarks…

By San Antonio Current Staff

North Star Mall – $50
You get lost in the crowds while trying to get your shopping done and lose a turn. Pay the bank $100, because nobody gets out of North Star with their wallet intact.
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All the most creative moments from Artpace's Chalk It Up 2023

Artpace's Chalk It Up returned to downtown streets on Saturday. The annual event enables San Antonio residents to collaborate with local artists…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the most creative moments from Artpace's Chalk It Up 2022
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San Antonio's spookiest haunted locations and urban legends

Sure, you've heard of La Llorona and the Donkey Lady, but did you know that the founder of the legendary King Ranch…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Alamo
It should come as no surprise that the Alamo is said to be very haunted. According to TPR, ghosts that have been seen at the historic site include soldiers as well as a small child that purportedly wanders the grounds.
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All the amazing cosplay we saw at San Antonio's Big Texas Comicon 2023

Over the weekend, Big Texas Comicon 2023 brought a mix of actors and comic artists to the Alamo City, including David Harbour (Stranger…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the amazing cosplay we saw at San Antonio's Big Texas Comicon 2023
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How to have the perfect fall date night in San Antonio

Hear us out: Fall is the perfect season for romantic dates. San Antonio comes to life as the cooler weather sets in,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Go to Luminaria together
Free, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Oct. 21, Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., luminariasa.org
Free art festival Luminaria will illuminate downtown San Antonio in late October. The annual event features a wide array of contemporary art exhibits lit up for nighttime crowds, as well as live music, poetry and theater performances. This year the event returns to Hemisfair, where there will be plenty of installations, vendors and attractions to make the date one to remember.
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San Antonio-area pumpkin patches and corn mazes to check out for fall 2023

We shouldn't put off embracing the fall spirit just because Texas temperatures are still hitting the 90s. From the end of September…

By San Antonio Current Staff

South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch
911 US Hwy. 90 East, Hondo, (830) 741-3968, graff7aranch.com
Graff 7A Ranch has got it all — an 8-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, farm animals and many other fun activities. The ranch is open on weekends through Nov. 12 for its 2023 fall season.
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All the best cosplay we saw at anime convention San Japan 2023

Anime, manga and gaming fans took over downtown San Antonio this weekend for the 2023 installment of San Japan. Here's a look at…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the best cosplay we saw at anime convention San Japan 2023
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20 late-night things to do for San Antonio night owls

Believe it or not, bar-hopping isn't the only option for late-night fun in San Antonio. Night owls of all kinds can find…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Embrace your inner nerd at Otaku Cafe
7022 Bandera Rd., (210) 455-4516, rrotakucafe.com
With a large selection of imported Japanese arcade games, Japanese snacks and an abundance of anime and gaming merch, Otaku Cafe is a great spot to indulge your inner otaku. It's open until 11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and midnight on Saturday.
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25 cool things to do in and around San Antonio when it's hot AF outside

San Antonio has plenty of fun to offer, but it can be hard to leave the house on hot days. You know,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Take a scenic swim at San Pedro Springs Park Pool
2200 N. Flores St., (210) 732-5992, sanantonio.gov 
It may be more convenient to hit up the neighborhood pool, but there’s no better way to beat the heat than a soak in the picturesque pool at San Antonio’s historic San Pedro Springs Park.
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All the Grease fans we saw at San Antonio's Summer Lovin' Celebration

 In honor of the 45th anniversary of Grease, fans of the 1978 musical film showed up at Wonderland of the Americas Mall for…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the Grease fans we saw at San Antonio's Summer Lovin' Celebration
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22 water parks in driving distance of San Antonio that are perfect for summer fun

Summer's the time to get wet, but that doesn't mean you have to leg it all the way to the coast. Not…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10, (210) 697-5050, sixflags.com/fiestatexas
For double the fun, you’ll thank yourself for hitting up Fiesta Texas. Have your fun on the regular coasters at night when it’s slightly cooler, but first beat the heat at the newly rebranded Hurricane Harbor. There’s a variety of water rides and attractions, which capture all different vibes, from competitive to tranquil, under the sun. Of course, you can’t forget about the Texas-shaped wave pool, nicknamed the Lone Star Lagoon, or the classic, funnel-shaped Tornado thrill ride.
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All the best cosplay and cars from San Antonio's Superhero Comic Con

The SuperHero Comic Con & Car Show returned to San Antonio this weekend with an impressive list of celebrities, including big names…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the best cosplay and cars from San Antonio's Superhero Comic Con
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All the beautiful people we saw at the 2023 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade

San Antonio's 2023 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade took place Saturday night, bringing together LGBTQ+ community members and allies for an amazing…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people we saw at the 2023 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade
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These 28 celebrities went to high school in San Antonio

Ever wonder whether you share an alma mater with any famous people? Believe it or not, a bunch of celebs spent their…

By San Antonio Current Staff

James Roday Rodriguez, Taft High School
Psych star James Roday Rodriguez was born in San Antonio in 1976 and went to Taft HS before making his name playing a fake psychic detective on the long-running USA comedy series for eight seasons and three movies. Recently, he also played Gary Mendez on ABC's A Million Little Things.
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23 beautiful Texas beaches in driving distance of San Antonio

Some of us plan vacations way ahead of time, and some of us ... don't. If you're one of the latter —…

By San Antonio Current Staff

McFaddin Beach
Jefferson County, fws.gov
Roam the beach’s nearly 20 miles of coastline while admiring the shells and sand that have washed up from the Gulf. Fun fact: nearly all of Texas’ known prehistory is represented in the artifacts that have been discovered along this particular shore.
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Everything we saw during San Antonio's Second Annual Pride River Parade & Celebration

Saturday's Second Annual Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration helped kick off Pride Month in a big way. First, live music…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw during San Antonio's Second Annual Pride River Parade & Celebration
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25 bucket list activities to do in San Antonio before summer ends

Summer's here. Time to unwind. However, with temperatures rising and the kids out of school, it can be hard to brainstorm fun…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Kayak the San Antonio River
Various Locations, mat-tx.com
Looking for some water-centric entertainment? Mission Kayak provides guided and unguided kayak rentals, and now you can paddle down scenic stretches of the river — whether through the River Walk, the historic King William District, or even Museum Reach north of downtown.
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26 beautiful Texas swimming holes, pools and lakes in driving distance of San Antonio

There's nothing better on a scorching Texas summer day than a refreshing swim. If the neighborhood pool isn't doing it for you,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, (512) 243-1643, tpwd.texas.gov
Located in South Austin, McKinney Falls State Park offers plenty of outdoor fun, but visitors flock to the park in the summer to swim. The Upper Falls swimming hole is particularly popular for its deeper water and picturesque limestone formations.
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Everything we saw at San Antonio's chalk art memorial for the Uvalde shooting victims

Artists and activists convened Wednesday in downtown San Antonio to create a breathtaking chalk art memorial to the victims of the 2022…

By Nina Rangel

Everything we saw at San Antonio's chalk art memorial for the Uvalde shooting victims
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25 hidden gem parks in San Antonio everyone should visit

When it comes to parks, San Antonio has more to offer than San Pedro Springs, Brackenridge and Phil Hardberger. Indeed, the city…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Olmos Basin Park
651 Devine Road, (210) 207-7275, sanantonio.gov
Often overshadowed by the nearby Brackenridge Park, Olmos Basin Park is a beautiful place to relax and play outdoors. The park has various picnic areas and fields for sports including baseball, soccer, football and rugby, and also connects to the scenic Olmos Basin Greenway, which runs from Devine Road to Jones-Maltsberger Road. There's even a LARP group that meets at the park.
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The oldest things in San Antonio

San Antonio was established in 1718, and 13 years later, it became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas. A lot…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Oldest Continuously Functioning Church: San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
Facing downtown’s Main Plaza, this structure built between 1738 and 1750 was considered the city’s geographical and cultural center. In addition to being the oldest continuously functioning place of worship in San Antonio, it’s also one of the nation’s oldest cathedrals.
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