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San Antonio Happy News
Good news from the Alamo City — uplifting stories, local wins, and reasons to smile.
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Tours
Handpicked tours and experiences in San Antonio — reviewed by our team, loved by travelers.
Small-Group San Antonio Missions Tour Review: Walk Through 300 Years of Living History
The San Antonio Missions are a UNESCO World Heritage site — and the best way to discover them is with a local. This small-group guided tour visits the historic Spanish missions with a passionate San Antonian guide who brings 300 years of history to life, from $75 per person. Unlike a big bus tour, the…
San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise Review: The Best Way to See It All in One Day
If you’re short on time but want the full San Antonio experience, this premium city tour is the smartest ticket in town. It bundles the city’s biggest highlights — the legendary Alamo, the charming River Walk, the historic Spanish missions, and even a ride to the top of the Tower of the Americas — into…
Events
Mark your calendar: the happiest happenings around San Antonio.
Witte Museum Turns 100: Party of the Century Takes Over San Antonio on October 10
The Witte Museum only turns 100 once — and San Antonio is invited to the biggest birthday bash in Texas. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the beloved museum at 3801 Broadway celebrates a full century of nature, science and culture with Party of the Century, a day packed with live music, hands-on activities, animal encounters,…
San Antonio’s Day of the Dead River Parade Returns for Its 8th Year — Tickets Now on Sale
San Antonio’s most colorful fall tradition is back on the water. The eighth annual Day of the Dead River Parade returns to the San Antonio River Walk this fall, and tickets are now on sale for what organizers call one of the most magical nights of the year. Mariachi bands drift along the river on…
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Arts & Culture
Art, music and culture lighting up San Antonio.
Selena Forever: Briscoe Museum Celebrates the Queen of Tejano Music Through January 2027
¡Cómo la flor! San Antonio is glowing with the spirit of the Queen of Tejano Music. The Briscoe Western Art Museum (210 W. Market Street) presents “Selena Forever / Siempre Selena,” a stunning photography exhibition in the Kate Marmion Gallery, on view now through January 4, 2027. The show gathers monumental portraits of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez…
Hispanic Heroes Returns to the San Antonio River Walk
The San Antonio River Walk is glowing with pride this Hispanic Heritage Month. The beloved Hispanic Heroes celebration is back from September 15 to 30, turning six iconic River Walk hotels into open-air galleries filled with art, music, and the stories of the people who shaped the city’s sound. This year’s installation features six original…
Ancient Italy Comes to San Antonio: “The Etruscans” Opens at SAMA on October 31
Get ready for a journey more than 2,500 years back in time: the San Antonio Museum of Art will unveil “The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy” on October 31, 2026, running through March 14, 2027 in the Cowden Gallery. The exhibition introduces the remarkable culture that flourished between the Arno and Tiber rivers…
Briscoe Museum Honors the Women Who Shaped Texas and Mexico in New Kathy Sosa Exhibition
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is getting ready to celebrate history through a powerful new lens. On October 15, the museum opens “Kathy Sosa: Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico,” an exhibition that shines a spotlight on the women who helped shape the cultural landscape connecting Texas, Mexico and the American West. Featuring more than…
Places to Love in San Antonio
Beloved landmarks, hidden gems, and spots worth visiting in San Antonio — our favorites, no sponsors attached.
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Where to Stay
Rest easy: our favorite places to stay in San Antonio. Hotel guides coming soon.
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Where to Eat
Taste the city: where San Antonio eats happiest.
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Family
Family fun in San Antonio: ideas everyone will love.
Zoo Boo! Turns 40: San Antonio Zoo’s Favorite Fall Celebration Returns with Free Trick-or-Treating and a New Fiesta de los Muertos
Fall fun is roaring back in San Antonio! The San Antonio Zoo is celebrating 40 years of ZOO BOO!, its beloved fall tradition. The celebration runs from September 19 through November 1, filling the zoo with color, culture, and Halloween magic around every corner. Not all Halloween celebrations have to be scary! Families can enjoy…
San Antonio Zoo Opens State-of-the-Art Brewer Ocean Conservation Lab on World Reef Awareness Day
Great news for animal lovers and ocean dreamers! On World Reef Awareness Day (June 1), San Antonio Zoo officially opened the Brewer Ocean Conservation Lab, a brand-new, state-of-the-art conservation and education facility dedicated to coral restoration, research, and ocean conservation. Guests joined zoo leaders, the Brewer family, and city council members for a festive ribbon-cutting…
San Antonio Zoo Named One of the Best Zoos in the World by Condé Nast Traveler
San Antonio has a brand-new reason to feel proud. Condé Nast Traveler has named the San Antonio Zoo one of the best zoos in the world, putting the Alamo City’s beloved zoo on a global stage alongside the finest animal institutions on the planet. Announced by Visit San Antonio, the recognition celebrates the Zoo’s conservation…
