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.

At the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), our mission is to prevent the suffering of companion animals and strengthen the human-animal bond by providing accessible, affordable spay/neuter and veterinary care.

Our clinics are busy every day helping pets in need—and we go through supplies quickly. As a nonprofit, we depend on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open and our shelves stocked. In-kind donations such as towels and cleaning supplies are just as valuable as monetary gifts, helping us lower costs and serve more pets.

From October 20–24, 2025 (10 AM–4 PM), SNAP will be hosting a Donation Drive to collect supplies and monetary contributions for our clinics. Drop off location is Spay-Neuter & Animal Wellness Clinic at 6758 Ingram Road, 78238.

Last year alone, donated goods saved SNAP over $72,000, allowing us to provide even more affordable spay/neuter and preventive care for local pets.

Visit snapus.org/wish-list to see our Amazon Wish List. Your support directly impacts pets and families in our community.

Join us at our Bandera/1604 Financial Center to recycle your electronics. We invite you to dispose of small appliances, printers, computers, laptops, VCRs, miscellaneous wires, metal items and anything with a plug. Services will be provided by The Junkluggers. CRT or old-style TVs are not accepted. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

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.

Named one of The New York Times’ “50 Best Restaurants in America for 2025” and Texas Monthly’s “Best New Restaurants of 2025,” Isidore at Pullman Market celebrates Texas’ rich culinary landscape through seasonal, ingredient-driven experiences.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, Isidore partners with Project Bloom for an Anthology Dinner featuring a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings that highlight native Texas ingredients. Guests will explore the vital role of pollinators—monarchs, bats, bees, and birds—in sustaining Texas’ ecosystems and food sources.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with creativity and tradition in our Calaveras Poem Workshop! Visitors will learn about the history and meaning of calaveras —playful poems that humorously reflect on life and death—and then create their own.

This event is free with regular admission.($1-$5) Advance registration is 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.

Mia Lopez, the McNay Art Museum's first Curator of Latinx Art, will speak about the renaissance of Latino art on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Northwest Vista College. The event will be held in the NVC Palmetto Center for the Arts Theatre from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and is co-sponsored by the Northwest Vista College Humanities Speakers Series and the Mexican American Studies (MAS) program.

RSVP: http://bit.ly/4mCF6UP.

Keystone Club at Gunter Hotel joins the Guitar Wars celebration in Legacy Park with a special evening of music and flavor. From 6 PM to 8 PM, enjoy a vinyl-only set of guitar-driven classics spun straight from the Gunter’s legendary Vinyl Library. Hear iconic tracks from legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Fleetwood Mac, and Robert Johnson.

Whether you're heading to the main stage or winding down after the show, keep the spirit of rock alive with good vibes, great drinks, and timeless tunes.

Join Morena to learn how to craft your own magic wand just in time for Halloween! This guided class will walk you through how to prep and use clay, how to toaster oven dry it, and how to assemble your own magic wand. Create a collection for display use or make one for a costume - either way, you'll come away with a wonderful Spooky season project!

All materials provided. Please note a small toaster oven will be in use during the class.

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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@sparepartssa.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.

Harry J Shafer, PhD will explain that beer was not introduced to the New World by Europeans and how he found that out. A long time King William resident, Harry is a professor emeritus of anthropology at Texas A&M University, College Station. He is also the past curator of archeology at the Witte Museum and a widely published author of many papers including Ancient Texans, Mimbres Archaeology at the NAN Ranch Ruin, Field Methods in Archaeology, and Maya Stone Tools. Presentation sponsored by the King William Association.
FREE and open to the public of all ages.