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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21 cool things to do in the San Antonio area when it's hot AF outside

We're getting to that time of year when it feels too hot to do anything. Sure, the AC is great at home, but…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Cool down with the kids at a splash pad
A splash pad is a simple pleasure that kids love. Many San Antonio parks have splash pads, including Pearsall Park and Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, as well as at Pearl Brewery near the Bottling Department.  
Photo via Instagram / bottlingdept
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We got a sneak preview of San Antonio Botanical Garden's Lightscape holiday display

A new festive event is making its Texas debut at the San Antonio Botanical Garden this year — and we got a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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Photos from the Monarch and Pollinator Festival at San Antonio's Legacy and Confluence parks

People gathered Saturday for San Antonio's sixth annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, which returned this year as an in-person event. Here…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Photos from the Monarch and Pollinator Festival at San Antonio's Legacy and Confluence parks
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26 kid-friendly San Antonio spots where parents can get a damn drink

Sometimes it seems like the stress never ends, and on top of that many of us are trying to keep the kids…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Backyard on Broadway
2411 Broadway, (210) 634-1405, backyardonbroadway.com
This central SA spot offers a huge play area, live music, kid-friendly pub grub and drink specials for the adults. If a parental unit needs a kid-free wind-down, this spot also offers rooftop yoga on Sunday mornings. 
Photo via Instagram / backyardonbroadwaysa
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Catch These Three Can't-Miss Exhibitions at San Antonio Museums Before They're Gone

As we tumble into December, it's not just the decade that's coming to a close – three major exhibitions at the San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Alexandra Exter: Lighting design for a tragedy, 1928 
Gouache, graphite, and ink on paper 
Photo courtesy of the McNay Art Museum
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25 Free Ways to Have Fun in San Antonio this Week (8/14-8/20)

Looking to have some fun but stuck to a strict budget? Here are some of our picks of free ways enjoy yourself…

By San Antonio Current Staff

 Blues In The Garden 
    
    Thu., Aug. 17, 7-10 p.m., Jingu House at the Japanese Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park, 3853 N. St. Mary's
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15 Kid-friendly Spots where Parents Can Grab a Drink

When you have kids, it's not always easy to escape for a casual drink and some time out. To help with that,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

 The Cove
    606 W. Cypress St., (210) 227-2683
    The Cove just might be the most popular family-friendly hangout in San Antonio, and we can definitely see why. With a great playground area for the kids, food, live music and an extensive beer selection, there's no way you could have a bad night if you're at this place.
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