Community Calendar

Start your weekend with calm and clarity. Join the Heartfulness Institute San Antonio for a free weekly guided meditation session designed to help you relax, center yourself, and rejuvenate. Open to all levels — no prior meditation experience needed.
Supported by the Mayor’s Fitness Council and offered in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation.

Meet the artist behind Ruby City’s illustrated Family Guides! Join Colleen Borsh, the artist who designs the exhibition guides enjoyed by all, for a special drawing workshop inspired by the artworks on view.

Working directly in the gallery, Colleen will share insight into her process and offer creative prompts to encourage close looking, imagination, and personal interpretation. Participants will explore how drawing can deepen engagement with contemporary art, just as the Family Guides are designed to do.

All materials will be provided, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Guests are welcome to drop in at any time during the session and stay as long as they like.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Interested in looking for your African American roots? Wondering how to begin? Join us and discover how to start the journey. Find out what databases, books, and resources are out there to help you uncover your family history.

On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last up to four hours, though you may leave at any time. Tours are limited. Bring your binoculars, bottle for water, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bug spray.

Join us every third Sunday of the month for a restorative, hour-long meditation session led by a seasoned practitioner. Held outdoors in the tranquil setting of Chris Park, each session offers a variety of mindfulness techniques and begins with a gentle introduction, perfect for both first-time and experienced meditators alike.

Please dress comfortably for outdoor weather and bring a mat or cushion for sitting.

Free and open to all. Registration is recommended but not required.

Start your week with clarity and calm. Join the Heartfulness Institute San Antonio for a free, guided meditation session designed to help you relax, center yourself, and restore balance. Open to all experience levels — no prior meditation practice needed. Each session begins with a gentle breathing technique and is followed by Guided Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation, perfect for both first-time and experienced meditators alike.

This weekly community offering is supported by the Mayor’s Fitness Council and presented in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation.

Join us to learn how to create your own Snippet Rolls -- long strips of paper or fabric that are embellished and great for use in Junk Journals or as decorative elements or even turned into jewelry! Have you been wanting to learn how to make them or know how and want to practice? Then join us for an afternoon of instruction and making! These are the perfect way to use the up small bits of fabric scraps, lace, small pieces of paper, and bits of ephemera you've been collecting. Foundation pieces (wide and skinny) will be provided to get you started, along with tons of paper bits, ephemera, fabric/lace scraps. A sewing machine will be on hand for finishing rolls and there will also be hand sewing materials.

All materials supplied and no experience required! Feel free to bring anything you'd like to use for your rolls!

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the 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.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. 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.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

Calling all makers! This summer Spare Parts is hosting a new and exciting event called Makers Circle Sessions.

Each session you will get to meet other makers in the community and hear from a different special speaker each session. Speakers will discuss their area of expertise and challenges they face. You’ll also get to chat with other like-minded makers with the opportunity for networking, collaboration, and problem solving. At the end of each session, attendees will get to choose from a selection of creative materials to take home. We hope you’ll join us. Seating is limited to 10 per session. Light snacks / refreshments will be provided. For this session Amy Rabold of Amy Jo's Creations will share her expertise as a designer and maker, offering tips for those new to crafting.

Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the session. 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.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event. 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 hello@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

¿El dinero te controla a ti o tú controlas tu dinero? Te enseñaremos cómo encontrar y ahorrar más dinero en tu bolsillo, hacer que tu dinero trabaje para ti, construir riqueza de manera estratégica y proteger y preservar tu patrimonio.

En esta presentación, aprenderá cómo:• Tomar control de su dinero• Romper el ciclo de la deuda• Rescatar su futuro financiero• Dar los primeros pasos para construir estabilidad financiera

DJ / Creative Summer Camp:
A fun, creative, and music-filled summer camp for your kids.

Campers will dive into the world of music and technology with hands-on experiences in DJ’ing, music production, digital art, and creative tech tools.

Led by a lineup of professional DJs, artists, and industry mentors, this camp is designed to spark imagination and grow creative confidence.

CAMP DETAILS:
An adventure in technology and music that provides students with hands-on experiences in DJ’ing, music production, new technology, and activities to expand their knowledge, interests, and strengthen soft skills. This DJ / Music & Art Summer Camp is led by a talented mix of working DJ’s, artists, and professionals. Visits by guest DJ’s and industry experts are also part of the Camp experience to give students a chance to learn from those working in the industry.

Days are structured with opportunities for creative and independent learners to explore and expand their talents. Camp concludes with an amped-up audio experience “After Party”, to showcase their newly learned skills and talents to family and friends.

Ages: 8-17

Date: June 23rd – 26th, 2026
Location: The AM Project Studio, 2500 McCullough, SATX 78212
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm

Cost: $320.00
Enrollment Limit: 20 DJ spaces available; registration closes when all available spaces are filled.

Days are structured with opportunities for creative and independent learners to explore and expand their talents. Camp concludes with an amped-up audio experience “After Party”, to showcase their newly learned skills and talents to family and friends.