Community Calendar

Come one come all to a hands on weekly tea brewing class. Learn the simple steps to brewing a perfect, organic, all natural cup of hot or glass of iced tea any time. Do it at home, at work, on the road, literally anywhere you can get hot water (or cold water for cold brewed teas).

We will take all the mystery and angst out of tea brewing and explore the many health benefits of loose leaf and herbal teas. Find the one that is right for you with over 100 flavors and endless flavor combinations.

See you Friday evening!
Open to all ages . . .

Hands-on History: Corn Grinding: Step back in time and discover the importance of corn in daily life! Join us for an interactive demonstration where visitors can learn about the history of corn, its role in food traditions, and how it was once ground by hand to make tortillas and other staples. Try your hand at grinding dried corn using traditional tools and see firsthand the effort that went into preparing this essential ingredient.

This event is free with regular admission. ($1-$5) Advance registration not required.

Limited free parking is available directly across from museum entrance and alongside the museum on W. Nueva Street. There are also a number of paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. Please visit our website for more information.

Stretch & Reset Mobility
with Mobile Om
Second Saturday of every month, 10a-11a

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORED BY H-E-B and UNIVERSITY HEALTH

Enhance your flexibility and balance with Stretch & Reset Mobility, a 60-minute low-impact class designed to support your overall wellness and range of motion. This session combines gentle stretching and dynamic mobility exercises to help you feel refreshed, strong, and energized. Beginner-friendly and welcoming to all, this class offers modifications so everyone can participate at their own comfort level. Suitable for all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to unwind and care for your body.

Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza at The Tobin Center (weather permitting; indoor location TBA during inclement weather).
What to Bring/Wear: A yoga mat or towel, comfortable clothing you can stretch in, and water to stay hydrated.
Free Parking: Free parking is available from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the surface lot located at the corner of 4th Street and Auditorium Circle (142 Auditorium Circle). Additional street parking may be available.
Enjoy the benefits of moving with intention, feeling more at ease in your body, and connecting with others in your community.

Bring your stories, keep your history! Attend our Fall Cosecha!

Do you have historical photos, documents, memorabilia, or stories related to Mexican American Civil Rights? Join us for our second MACRI Cosecha: A Mexican American Civil Rights History Harvest! MACRI will be scanning historical items and recording oral histories to be preserved in its archival collection.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
1 PM - 4 PM
MACRI Visitor Center
2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207

RSVP and learn more

Participants are asked to bring items that represent some aspect of the history of Mexican American civil rights efforts. Scanned items will be assessed for inclusion in MACRI’s digital archives, and the original items will be returned to the participant. Digital copies of the scanned items can be emailed to participants to make it easy to share with family and friends.

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The MACRI Cosecha is a new program launched with the support of a grant from Latinos in Heritage Conservation. Mil gracias!

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, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

Join us for a hands-on, community-powered workshop all about building healthy soil and turning food scraps into gold—aka compost!
Whether you’re new to gardening or already getting your hands dirty, this workshop will walk you through the basics of soil health and simple composting methods, including an exciting live demo of vermicomposting (composting with worms!).

🌿 What You’ll Learn:
Soil health & composting 101
Vermicomposting made easy (yes, with live red wigglers!)
Practical, low-waste techniques you can use at home

🎁 Bonus: The first 5 participants to sign up will receive a DIY vermicomposting kit—complete with live red wigglers—to take home and start composting right away!

📣 SAWS customers are especially encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome.

All experience levels encouraged—just bring your curiosity and clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.

👉 Spots are limited—sign up today!

Join Morena for a fun hands on class where you'll learn how to use a stencil and glass paint to create your own Anthropologie inspired mug/tea cup! No painting or stencil experience required. All materials supplied! Projects will be complete and ready to take home at the end of the session.

Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

Wizzie Brown, BCE, Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist in Entomology, will present "Chewed leaves are part of a healthy garden: How to attract insects to your yard and why you and your garden need them"

Gardening Volunteers of South Texas
Gardening Essentials
Monday, September 15, 2025
12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
$5 donation appreciated

San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas

Wizzie Brown, BCE, Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist in Entomology, will present "Chewed leaves are part of a healthy garden: How to attract insects to your yard and why you and your garden need them"

See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials

About monthly Gardening Essentials classes:
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening skills. You'll have the opportunity to learn from expert gardeners and fellow gardening enthusiasts, who will share their knowledge and tips on various gardening techniques. From choosing the right plants for your garden to proper soil preparation and maintenance, we'll cover all the essentials you need to know to create a thriving garden.

Gardening Essential Extras!

Tool Sharpening: Bring your gardening tools that need sharpening!

Plant Xchange: Bring in your plants to find them a new home!

Potluck Social – Meet & Greet: Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy lunching with our group!

Gardening Essentials classes hosted by Gardening Volunteers of South Texas are endorsed by the Mayor’s Fitness Council of San Antonio.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by immersing yourself in the enchanting world of traditional Mexican tin folk art techniques. Delight in a hands-on experience as we provide all the necessary supplies-available while they last. Don't miss this opportunity to create something beautiful and honor a rich cultural legacy!

Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for this weekly program on living well with diabetes. A Community Nutrition Education Coordinator with the San Antonio Food Bank will lead us through these classes. Throughout this curriculum, we will lay the foundation for understanding type 2 diabetes and teach various nutrition topics and lifestyle choices.

Attendance at all sessions is not required. Please join the sessions that interest you!

- Aug. 12th: Diabetes Awareness
- Aug. 26th: Healthy Eating with Diabetes/Breakfast
- Sept. 9th: Understanding the Food Label/All About Fats
- Sept. 23rd: Types of Carbohydrates/Role of Fiber
- Oct. 7th: Developing an Exercise Program/About Water
- Oct. 21st: Food Safety/Building a Healthy Pantry
- Nov. 4th: Healthy Eating on a Lean Budget/Eating Out
- Nov. 18th: Exercise Program/Coping with Stress
- Dec. 2nd: Storing Fresh Produce

Play Together, Make Friends, Get Support!

In this five-week series we will play together and engage in activities that encourage learning and healthy development while meeting and playing with other children and caregivers.

Each week, we'll also have a topic expert on hand to chat and play. You'll be able to ask questions and get information on raising healthy, happy children.

This program is designed for children 0-3 and their parents/caregivers. Older siblings welcome, too!