From food bank farming tours to Monster Jam, check out these events and festivities going on across the Greater San Antonio area this weekend.

This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

North San Antonio

Monster Jam

The famous pit racing event is making its way to the Alamo City, featuring speed and skill competitions and more.
  • Jan. 24-25, 7 p.m. (Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $33+ (admission)
  • Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio
  • www.monsterjam.com/en-us
Urban Farm & Food Bank Tour


See the inner workings of the San Antonio Food Bank and check out the farm where the organization grows its own produce.Boerne - Fair Oaks Ranch

Handmade on Main’s annual Ornament Smashing

Head to this local shop for a day of customer appreciation and the smashing of Christmas ornaments to reveal prizes. Preregistration is required.New Braunfels

New Braunfels Gun Show


Check out this firearms show where attendees can buy, sell or trade items and browse collections from local vendors across the region. Uniformed Peace Officers and children 11 years and under are free.Color Chart Workshop

This one-day workshop will be taught by award-winning artist Vicki Monette. Attendees will make a Color Chart using three tubes of watercolors. Participants will learn how these colors can work together to give a unified flow to their paintings.Das Dreizehn.Eins Half Marathon and 5K

Race in this half-marathon or 5K on a course that winds through Prince Solms Park. There will be half-marathon bonus swag, beer, an iced tea bar and finisher medals.Northeast San Antonio Metrocom

Read Before Bookstore Book Sale


Residents will be able to fill a bag of books for $5 during this special sale hosted by the Schertz Public Library.
  • Jan. 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Schertz Public Library Program Room, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
  • Facebook: Schertz Public Library