Community Calendar

The Briscoe is excited to invite guests and members of the museum to participate in our community Ofrenda (Altar) in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

The Day of the Dead Holiday is thought to have grown from Indigenous origins blending with European traditions in Mexico and today is a national symbol of Mexican and Mexican-American heritage.

The Briscoe’s Ofrenda commemorates loved ones of the museum’s staff, community and the West. Museum guests and members are invited to add photos of lost loved ones and your personal offering.

Join San Antonio's original non-profit makerspace, 10BitWorks, as we celebrate 15 years of innovation, and launch our critical modernization campaign!

This is a fun, family-friendly event designed to inspire all ages:

Educational Fun: Explore the world of making with live equipment demonstrations (welding, 3D printing, electronics) and guided tours of our facility.

Creative Community: Meet local artists and entrepreneurs at the Member Product Displays and participate in our fun Maker Costume Challenge!

Support Local: Enjoy food and drinks from local vendors and participate in our Silent Auction featuring unique, member-made items.

Fundraising Mission: Your attendance and donations directly support our $15,000 Transition Fund—the vital goal needed to secure our move to a climate-controlled facility, ensuring 10BitWorks remains a safe, stable hub for creative education for the next 15 years.

The event itself is free and open to the public. This maintains our commitment to accessibility and community engagement.

However, the celebration serves as the launch for our critical Modernization Campaign. We are asking attendees for a suggested donation of $15 upon registration (a "Giver's Ticket") to help us achieve our $15,000 Transition Fund goal.

All funds raised through donations will go directly toward securing the new lease and professional moving costs for our new climate-controlled facility.

10:30am-12:00pm Presentation at Mammen Family Public Library:

Join us as we learn about two of the families who lived in what is now the Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area. This presentation will consist of photographic and documentary history of the Doeppenschmidt and Weidner Families at their ranch.

12:30pm-2:30pm Optional Homestead Site Visit with Friends of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area:

The Friends of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area invite attendees to visit the Doeppenschmidt-Weidner Homestead at the Honey Creek State Natural Area. This trip includes a visit to Adam and Peter Doeppenschmidts’ homesteads and to the grave site of Jacob Doeppenschmidt. There will also be a conversation and discussion with Sara Weidner Turner, descendant of Otto Carl Weidner, in the picnic area in front of the old ranch house. She was a frequent visitor to her grandparents’ house back in the 1960s and has many stories to tell about her time at the ranch. This area of the State Natural Area is not open to the public except for special occasions like this. More details regarding this visit will be provided at the presentation at the library.

Join us for a full day of family fun, fall festivities, and more than 200 adoptable pets waiting to meet you. This year, we’re partnering with Daisy Cares and expanding our festival grounds to the San Antonio Food Bank to bring even more space, more activities, and more love to go around. Free general admission!

Here’s what you can expect:
Over 200 adoptable pets
Pumpkin patch and fall family photo spots
Hayrides
Foster pet parade showcasing adoptable pets
Pet costume contest
Puppy yoga sessions
Kids craft zone
Live music and food trucks
50+ local vendors and small businesses
Passport 4 Paws: take a shelter dog on a mini adventure

Adoption perks:
All adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations, training support, microchip, free custom pet tags, and more. The first 100 adoptions will receive special prizes.

Early Access:
Start the fun before the crowds with our $25 Early Access Family Pass (good for 2 adults + children under 18). Enjoy first pick of adoptable pets, priority parking, and a few extra surprises. Limited to first 100 guests.

We’re ready to make Dogtober 2025 our biggest adoption event yet. Admission is free and all families are welcome. Let’s find loving homes for hundreds of pets—together.

***Registration is required***

Join the San Antonio Public Library online and learn how to start uncovering your family’s genealogy. Get tips on where to start your research and learn how to use Census records to start unlocking the answers to your past.

Transplants for Children will be hosting our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat on October 25 2025.
Come out for free food, over 40 trunks, costume competition, and music! Don't miss out on this FREE event!

The Bugs, Bikes, & Botany: Nature Adventure Kit Program invites families to experience the Mission Reach from a whole new angle—a bug’s-eye view! Brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation, BiblioTech and San Antonio BCycle, with support from PeopleForBikes and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is your ticket to a wilder side of San Antonio, where each bike ride introduces you to both our city’s unique nature and the perks of using BCycle, San Antonio’s bikeshare system.

Held the last Saturday of Every Month from 12-1:30pm CT, via Zoom, for ages 13-19 years old.

Are you a teen who loves writing in your free time? Or perhaps you've never had the opportunity to write? If so, this Online Teen Writing Circle is for you! In this monthly writing circle, teens can write in a judgment-free zone. We’ll break the ice and engage in various writing exercises. You can share your work with peers for constructive feedback, but it's not required. Our goal is to keep you writing! This course welcomes teen writers of any skill level.

Participants will leave with new written work and gain valuable listening and sharing experiences. They'll receive constructive feedback to improve their writing. For more details about our Teen Writing Circle, check out our Frequently Asked Questions on the Gemini Ink website!

The workshop is facilitated by Daniel Ramirez, an educator for over 15 years. After studying History in grad school, Daniel worked in conservation with teenagers. His experience as a Montessori educator showed him the power of creativity in learning.

Please join us for Turkic Festival at the Raindrop Foundation. The admission is FREE. There will be onsite ticket sale for food purchases.

Don't miss out on the Housing Authority of Bexar County Fall Resource Fair on October 25th! connect with vital community resources in healthcare, education, food assistance, and more. Free admission.