Community Calendar

Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of spiders with your friends and family at the Spiders: From Fear to Fascination exhibition. This immersive experience offers something for everyone, from the youngest explorers to seasoned naturalists. Together, you’ll face your fears, challenge your perceptions, and uncover the incredible secrets of these commonly misunderstood creatures. Whether you’re competing in a spider dance-off or marveling at the glowing forest floor teeming with life, this exhibition promises unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for our eight-legged neighbors.

Get caught up in the intricate world of spiders through dynamic interactive displays showcasing 250 spider specimens. In Spiders: From Fear to Fascination, you’ll explore the diversity of arachnids from around the globe. Experience spiders like never before through hands-on activities, interactive screens, and augmented reality elements. Engage with live specimens, observe their behaviors and use virtual tools to examine spider anatomy up close. From holding a virtual spider in your hand to identifying species with a digital magnifying glass, this exhibit brings the spider world to life in ways that are both educational and exhilarating.

Special exhibit features the world of two award-winning artists - landscape painter Noe Perez and sculpture Jason Scull with select pieces of their western-themed art. On display also will be art from our permanent collection. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Ready to start hosting your own Zoom meetings? Come to this hands-on workshop and sign up for a free, basic Zoom account. Additionally, you'll learn how to schedule a meeting and share the details with the people you want to invite. This workshop will walk through the steps using Zoom in a web browser. Prerequisite: Please note that you need an email address to create a Zoom account. Please come ready with your email username and password so that you can access your email during the workshop.

The targeted age group for this program is adults 50+ years of age. Adults younger than 50 may attend if they are caregivers/providers for an older adult. No registration is required.

Celebrate the season at FrostFest, a magical and free holiday event at Winding Branch Ranch, happening every Thursday through Sunday until December 29! Step into a festive wonderland featuring dazzling decorations, from a beautifully adorned tractor to giant gift boxes and oversized ornaments perfect for photos. Create your own live holiday wreath, get creative at ornament decorating stations, and meet the ranch’s adorable rescue animals, including goats, donkeys, and more. Bring your loved ones, soak in the holiday cheer, and enjoy this one-of-a-kind event while supporting the ranch’s mission to rescue, revive, and rehome farm animals in need.

This exhibit was created by LULAC (the League of United Latin American Citizens) and presents highlights of LULAC's 95-year history.

The exhibit will be on display from December 9 - 20, 2024, and January 6 - February 21, 2025, at MACRI's Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207. The exhibit gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM - NOON and 1 - 4 PM, or by appointment.

OJO! Please note that the MACRI Visitor Center will be closed to the public from December 23rd to January 3rd.

MACRI's programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, Wells Fargo, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

The first retrospective devoted to Mexican American artist, Chicano activist, and culinary historian, Rolando Briseño, now 72. The exhibition features pieces from his life’s work, dating from 1966 to present day including more than 75 drawings, lithographs, paintings, photographs, public artworks, and pieces that survived a devastating studio fire in 1985.

The BookCellar recycled & new bookstore that supports the San Antonio Public Library is seeking volunteers for any amount of time they can spare to sort, process, and shelve books, movies and music merchandise, as well as assist in various related store activities. Hours are VERY flexible, parking is free, and all volunteers receive 1/2 merchandise throughout the year. No special skills are required, mature teens welcomed. The BookCellar is operated by volunteers and the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library, a 501c3 organization.

Come and enjoy a traditional game of Lotería with super-sized bingo cards! Token holiday-themed prizes will be awarded to each game winner.

Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.

A parent or guardian must be present.

Fill a notebook over the span of a month and earn a small prize! Come by Johnston library for a weekly Friday workshop to work on filling up that notebook from December 2nd to December 27th!

This program is intended for patrons 13 years and older!