Fun and colorful moments from the 2016 Fiesta Flambeau Parade

Billed as America's largest illuminated night parade, San Antonio's Fiesta Flambeau Parade draws an estimated 750,000 people annually. The event is considered…

By Sanford Nowlin

Fun and Colorful Moments from the 2016 Fiesta Flambeau Parade
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Everyone we saw having a blast at opening night of NIOSA 2024

A Night in Old San Antonio, or NIOSA, is one of Fiesta's biggest and most delicious draws. As per usual, plenty of…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having a blast at opening night of NIOSA 2024
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Everyone we saw having fun at the 2023 San Antonio Beer Festival

Beer enthusiasts poured into historic Crockett Park on Saturday for the 17th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival. Here's a look at all…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at the 2023 San Antonio Beer Festival
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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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San Antonio's 20 must-try barbecue restaurants

Texas is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of the world. And who's going to argue with that? Like much of the state, San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
Multiple Locations, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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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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Everything we saw as people took to the streets of downtown San Antonio to protect abortion rights

Hundreds of people showed up in downtown San Antonio Sunday afternoon to mark the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw people took to the streets in downtown San Antonio to protect abortion rights
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Everything we saw as San Antonio celebrated New Year's Eve and rung in 2023

Thousands of San Antonians descended on downtown Saturday for the city's New Year's Eve celebration, which featured live music, food, drinks and…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as San Antonio celebrated New Year's Eve and rung in 2023
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All the beautiful people and festive costumes we saw at Dulce 2022 in San Antonio

At Dulce 2022, people dressed to impress. Many pulled out all the stops when it came to holiday attire, and those who…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people and festive costumes we saw at Dulce 2022 in San Antonio
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All the decadent food and fun we saw at San Antonio's Dulce 2022

Dulce once again proved itself to be San Antonio's most bingeable food event. Revelers gathered at The DoSeum to taste delicious sweets…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the decadent food and fun we saw at San Antonio's Dulce 2022
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Everything we saw at the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival's The Collective in San Antonio

The Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival's tasting event The Collective unfolded this weekend in Travis Park, giving revelers a chance to sample…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw at the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival's The Collective in San Antonio
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26 must-visit San Antonio vintage and thrift stores for finding secondhand threads

Increased interest in sustainable clothing and secondhand shopping has unleashed a boom in thrift stores and vintage shops — and that boom…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Grey Moon Vintage
2202 Broadway, greymoon.online
Grey Moon Vintage fills all the space in its 1969 Avion Travelcade trailer with curated vintage finds as well as jewelry, candles and metaphysical items. Vintage here tends to be on the pricier side, but the uniqueness of the pieces (and the venue) speaks for itself.  
Photo courtesy of Grey Moon Vintage
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25 puro H-E-B products San Antonians can’t live without

In Texas, the only thing more unpredictable than our weather is our politics. For many of us, H-E-B is a welcome constant.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Butter Tortilla Candle
heb.com
H-E-B’s candle line is really something else. The grocery chain’s scents encapsulate its most iconic in-house flavors, from Two-Bite Brownies to Maple Bacon. Its Butter Tortilla candles can turn a kitchen into a tortilleria — scent-wise, anyway.
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More highlights from the San Antonio Beer Festival 2022

The 16th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival took place Saturday, pouring 400-plus beers from more than 150 breweries into a single-day event…

By San Antonio Current Staff

More highlights from the San Antonio Beer Festival 2022
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Everyone we saw having fun at the 2022 San Antonio Beer Festival

Beer lovers poured into historic Crockett Park on Saturday for the 16th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival. Here's how the fun went…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at the 2022 San Antonio Beer Festival
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What your San Antonio high school says about you

In San Antonio, one of the first things people ask when they meet you is where you went to high school. It's…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Edison High School
Your art class final project? A bong. If shop class had been an option, your project there also would also have been a bong.
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The 25 best San Antonio restaurants when you have $15 or less

Passionate foodies know that just because a restaurant is pricy doesn't mean it's good — and vice versa. An expensive meal may…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Lala’s Gorditas
1600 Roosevelt Ave, (210) 465-7157, lalasgorditas.com
Found close to Mission Concepción, this super colorful spot comes from the family who opened the original Teka Molino and the Taco Hut. They offer their namesake gorditas for $4.95-$5.95 apiece and bean cups for under $3. 
Photo via Instagram / lalasgorditas
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Everything we saw Sunday during opening weekend of Austin's ACL Festival

Fans thronged Austin's ACL Festival 2022 for its opening weekend, and we caught Sunday's high-energy performances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw Sunday during opening weekend of Austin's ACL Festival
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24 venues every San Antonio live music fan should know

Music is part of San Antonio's lifeblood. It's part of our culture. And, as a city, we owe a debt to the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

502 Bar
502 Embassy Oaks, (210) 257-8125, 502bar.com
This North Central music venue mixes live shows, primarily by local acts, with karaoke and movie nights. Good sound quality and a solid selection of craft beers add to the appeal. 
Photo via Instagram / nicky_g41
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25 fall date ideas in San Antonio for around $50 or less

People may associate spring with love, but we think fall is a perfect time for romance. As we escape the scorching heat…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Coordinate your Halloween costumes with your bestie/S.O.
Halloween costumes aren’t just for kids expecting bucketfuls of candy, and coordinating your spooky digs with your partner, your platonic ride-or-die, or even a group of couples is a great way to get creative for the holiday. Whether you want your costume theme to lean a little spooky (Joker and Harley Quinn, Jason and Freddy, a horde of zombies!) or classic (peanut butter and jelly, Daphne and Velma, Dorothy and her Wizard of Oz posse), there is power in numbers, and you are sure to dominate any local costume contest if you get crafty with it. 
Photo by Jaime Monzon
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Everything we saw as the Flaming Lips lit up San Antonio's Aztec Theatre on Friday

Psychedelic rockers the Flaming Lips brought their over-the-top stage show to the Aztec Theatre on Friday, treating fans to a night of…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as the Flaming Lips lit up San Antonio's Aztec Theatre on Friday
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Hey, San Antonio, here's what your favorite breakfast taco order says about you

If you live in SA, you probably have a regular breakfast taco order. In fact, there's a good chance you stick to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Irma from Con Huevos
You enjoy luxury and aren’t afraid to treat yo’self to the finest that life has to offer — and that includes tacos. We’re willing to bet you’re known as the achievement-oriented and natural leader of your friend group. 
Photo via Instagram / conhuevostacos
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All the NSFW fun we saw at San Antonio's 2nd Annual Wild West Burlesque show

On Sunday, Haus of Erotique brought its 2nd Annual Wild West Burlesque show to Brick at Blue Star, enthralling the audience with…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the NSFW fun we saw at San Antonio's 2nd Annual Wild West Burlesque show
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25 corn mazes and pumpkin patches within driving distance of San Antonio

South Texas may not get very much "fall weather," but we still can have plenty of fall fun. To that end, we…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Rocky Creek Maze
784 Co Road 251, Moulton, (361) 287-2828, rockycreekmaze.com
During Rocky Creek's fall season, which starts Sept. 30, you can explore their annual 8-acre corn maze. In addition to the regular maze, Rocky Creek dares visitors to try to navigate its spooky Haunted Trail corn maze on Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 7-29. After halloween, those looking for a fun fall experience can still visit and enjoy the remainder of the season, which runs through November 20 this year. 
Photo via Facebook / Rocky Creek Maze
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Photo Gallery: Norma Jean and Emery laid waste to San Antonio's Vibes Event Center

The Labeled Fest tour featuring co-headliners Norma Jean and Emery delivered a night of punishing music on Friday for San Antonio fans.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Photo Gallery: Norma Jean and Emery laid waste to San Antonio's Vibes Event Center
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22 scenic San Antonio-area parks to visit for a breath of fresh air this fall

San Antonio may not be seeing "chilly fall temperatures" anytime soon, but at least the scorching summer is finally behind us. Now…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Cibolo Center for Conservation
140 City Park Rd., Boerne, (830) 249-4616, cibolo.org
There’s plenty to do at the Cibolo Center for Conservation, and the trails are short enough that you’ll be able to explore the entire center in a day. Throughout the property you’ll be able to hike marshes and open meadows alike. 
Photo via Instagram / parksandrick
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Here's where to play live trivia in San Antonio almost any night of the week

While it's all well and good to play along with Jeopardy at home, it's more fun to stretch your legs — and…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Gather Brewing Company
210 E. Aviation Blvd., Universal City, gather-brewing-co.square.site
Coast Guard veteran Mike Voeller enlisted his family to help revamp a defunct military-themed bar near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Universal City, and now it offers not only unique handmade brews, but trivia on Tuesday evenings.
Photo via Instagram / gatherbrewingcompany
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20 ways to practice self care and relieve stress in San Antonio

You don't have to be depressed to practice self care — in fact, it's probably better to take care of yourself before…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Participate in a 5K or marathon
Self-care doesn’t have to be limited to relaxation — it's also good to get your heart pumping (just not from anxiety!). There’s nothing that feels quite like running or walking a 5K or marathon. Plus, training for an event can be a good motivator for those who have trouble getting into a fitness routine.
Photo via Instagram / saparksandrec
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The 21 most-anticipated bars and restaurants opening in San Antonio by the end of 2022

San Antonio's culinary landscape is ever-changing, and the slew of spots opening over the coming months shows just how fluid it can…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
7929 Pat Booker Rd, (210) 308-5533, hawaiianbros.com
Fast-casual restaurant concept Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will say "aloha" to the San Antonio suburb of Live Oak with island-style comfort food Sept. 13.  
Photo via Instagram / hawaiianbros
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