First Timer's Land Bridge Hike
The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy is hosting a morning hike for beginners, a two-hour excursion that will teach participants about the area’s ecology and the importance of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge.
- July 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- Free
- Salado Outdoor Classroom, 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio
- www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events
Head to Lady Bird Johnson Park to compete in either a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon for awareness towards mental health needs. The race is laid-back, self-timed and on a flat course.
- Aug. 16, 7:30-11:30 a.m.
- $37-$45 (tickets)
- Lady Bird Johnson Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio
- https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/RunForMentalHealth5K10KSANANTONIO
The festival will have barbecue and drinks from local vendors, food trucks, restaurants and chefs, plus a lineup of live music and unlimited tastings.
- Aug. 10, 3-7 p.m.
- $23 (admission)
- The Social Spot, 930 Broadway St., San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/sabbqfest
Catch a showcase of all things toys, comics and cards at the Rolling Oaks Mall. Vintage action figures, dolls and props will be on display and for sale.
- Aug. 2-3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free
- Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/2ydtoysexpo
Find all things bizarre and out of the ordinary at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Vendors and artists will showcase eclectic antiques and jewelry along with workshops and classes for attendees.
- Aug. 2-3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $23 (admission)
- Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio
- www.odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com
Go to the McNay Art Museum to experience a unique hiking tour of the grounds. On each stop, participants will partake in drawing, sketching or mindfulness activities.
- Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $10-45 (based on membership)
- 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio
- www.mcnayart.org
This banquet will showcase what the waterfowling world has to offer with dinner, networking and entertainment. Auctions and raffles for gear and hunting supplies will be held and youth tickets are $10.
- Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
- $65 (admission)
- Christopher Hall, 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio
- www.deltawaterfowl.org
Get to the base of the Tower of the Americas for a back-to-school supply drive. Items include backpacks, notebooks, binders, crayons, pencils, glue, erasers and more. All donations go to local students in need.
- August 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free
- 739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio
- www.toweroftheamericas.com
Head to this live music and entertainment festival at the El Corona Event Center to see live performances from an array of definitive bands and artists of the Mexican Duranguense scene.
- August 23, 9 p.m.
- $60 (admission)
- El Corona Event Center, 7535 W. Hwy. 90, San Antonio
- www.eventmania.com
