A stargazing event, holiday markets and a Veterans Day celebration are among featured local activities scheduled during the second weekend of November.
Nov. 12
San Antonio Astronomical Association will present a star party where guests may observe the night sky and learn about constellations and planets. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.sanantonioparksandrec.com
Nov. 12
San Antonio Charter Moms will have a School Discovery Days where families have the chance to meet school representatives from 15 to 30 San Antonio-area choice schools, ask questions, get on interest lists, and learn about application processes and deadlines. Visitors can also listen to a DJ and enjoy refreshments from food trucks, animal show-and-tell and other family-friendly activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. O.P. Schnabel Park Graff Pavilion, 9606 Bandera Road, San Antonio. www.sachartermoms.com/school-discovery-day
Nov. 12
San Antonio’s Veterans Day celebration will honor local veterans and active-duty service members with live music, a sensory-considerate laser light show, food, flag displays, special guests, veterans organizations and veteran-owned businesses. Lawn chairs are welcome. Noon-10 p.m. Free. Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio. www.hemisfair.org/event/sa-veterans-day-at-hemisfair
Nov. 12-13
Church of the Holy Spirit will host a “Winter Wonderland” holiday market with 30-plus vendors offering handmade jewelry, art works, sewn creations and unique gift items. Visitors may buy tacos, burgers and other refreshments. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 12), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Nov. 13). Free admission. 8134 Blanco Road, San Antonio. 210-341-1395
Nov. 13
The Hollywood Park Community Association invites local residents to artisan market day, where several local artisans and crafters will offer different kinds of unique holiday gift items. 3:30-6 p.m. Free admission. Voigt Center, 701 El Portal Drive, Hollywood Park. www.hpcatx.com
Nov. 13
SAMMinistries will host its Empty Bowls San Antonio fundraiser at its Transitional Living and Learning Center, featuring one-of-a-kind works of art created by local artisans and celebrities, a variety of soups and bread donated by area restaurants, live music, and a silent auction featuring exclusive, artisan-created pieces. This year’s event coincides with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 5922 Blanco Road, San Antonio. www.samm.org
Nov. 16
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, will meet for conversation, libations and food. 5-7 p.m. Free admission. Embers, 819 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.spn-sa.org
Nov. 16
North East School of the Arts presents “Night with NESA,” featuring student performances, and opportunities for local families to tour the NESA facilities and learn more about North East ISD’s gifted and talented arts program. 6-8 p.m. Free. L.E.E. High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio. www.neisd.net/nesa
Nov. 17
Those unable to walk or bike to the Hardberger Park land bridge may get a free lift to the land bridge via a golf cart courtesy of the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy. Preregistration is required. Pickup/drop-off is at the park’s Salado outdoor classroom. 10-11 a.m. Free. 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio. 210-492-7472. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar
Nov. 18-19
The San Antonio Philharmonic will perform works by Ralph Vaughn Williams and Gustav Holst, accompanied by the San Antonio Mastersingers, at First Baptist Church. 7:30 p.m. both days. $30-$65. 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio. www.saphil.org
