The Texas heat in the summer is sizzling and so is the list of happenings around the Alamo City. So whether you’re trying to beat the heat or enjoy the rays of sunshine in the Lone Star State, today we’re helping you Plan Ahead with these SATX-approved events for every type of event-goer.

❄️ If you prefer the cool indoors

Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous | Sun., June 12 | 4 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $20+ | Meet Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered and hear the incredible story of how this prehistoric giant was almost lost to science.
Women and Whiskey | Thurs., June 16 | 7-10 p.m. | La Cantera Resort & Spa | $10 | Join this series that focuses on the roles women play in “whiskey business.”

🎉 Festivals you won’t want to miss

Fredericksburg Peach Fest | Sat., June 11 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Shops at La Cantera | Free entry | Check out the many peach-inspired products and specialty items prepared by a mix of merchants from Fredericksburg.
Latin American Cultural Arts Festival | Sat. June 11 | 12-8 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Celebrate 14 Latin American countries with live music, folkloric dances, family-friend activities, soccer tournaments, and a market.
Bud Light Pride & River Parade Celebration | Sat., June 18 | 12-8 p.m. | San Antonio Riverwalk | Free | Start the party at La Villita and then head on over to the Riverwalk to watch 17 colorful barges float along the river.
Texas Freedom Festival | Fri., June 17-Sun., June 19 | All day | Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Ave. | Free | Joint the city as they honor, celebrate + learn with a Freedom Fair, cultural activity, picnics + more.

⚾ Outdoor outings

Bark in the Park | Sun., Jun 19 | 2:05 p.m. | Wolff Stadium | $10+ | Baseball fans + their four-legged friends are welcome to watch the San Antonio Missions take on Sod Poodles.
Pickleball & Pride Tournament | Sun., June 5 | 3-6 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd. | $75 | Grab your teammate and register to join this Pickle competition and win big prizes all in support of the Pride Center San Antonio.
Pride Night | Sat., June 18 | 8 p.m. | Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Dr. | $16+ | Come out and enjoy the San Antonio FC for Pride night.
Beginner Bird Walk | Sat., June 25 | 8-10 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | $10 | Learn the art of birding at this 1,200-acre sanctuary on the Southside of town.

☀️ Family-friendly

Family Night Hike | Thurs., June 2 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Gardens | $13+ | Bring a flashlight and discover the garden’s creatures + plants at night on this guided hike.
Family Orchestra Concert | Sat., June 4 | 10 a.m. | First Baptist Church, 515 McCullough Ave. | Free | Bring your family to explore the wonder of sound and ideas through the MOSAS Performance Fund concert programs.

🍽️ For the foodie

Mark’s Outing Food Fight | Fri., June 3 | 6 p.m. | Mark’s Outing, 1624 E. Commerce St. | Free entry, $15 to compete | Watch or enter to compete in a five-minute, burger-eating showdown.
Icon’s Brunch | Sun., June 12 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Westin Riverwalk | $100+ | Join this annual tradition with live entertainment, delicious food, special guests + bottomless drinks all in support of the Pride Center San Antonio.

🎨 Art happenings

Steve Tobin: Rooted | Now-Sun., Oct. 30 | Times vary | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $13+ | Experience nature’s power, grace, and complexity with 20+ sculptures rooted throughout the garden.
Tony Parker’s Heroes and Villains | Fri., June 10-Sun., Sept. 4 | Times vary | San Antonio Museum of Art | $10+ | Come see life-size sculptures of superheroes who have intrigued and entertained us for decades.

👟 Break a sweat with these events

Yoga in the Ruins | Every Saturday | 10 a.m. | Hot Wells Conservancy, 5503 S. Presa | Free, donations suggested | Take a Vinyasa yoga class at this historic site that was once a world-renowned hotel + spa frequented by celebrities like Charlie Chaplin, Teddy Roosevelt, and Cecil B. DeMille.
Water Aerobics | Mon.-Fri. until Fri., June 17 | Noon-12:45 p.m. | San Antonio Natatorium Free | Get your heart pumping in water with walking, jogging, stretching, and cardiovascular exercises in the water.
Aid the Silent 5K | Sat., June 4 | 7 a.m. | Boerne Main Plaza | $25+ | Join Team Aid the Silent in gathering together to support the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with a 5K race in the Texas Hill Country.

💐 Local markets we love

Basilica Bazaar | Sat., June 4 | 9-3 p.m. | Little Flower Hall, 907 Kentucky Ave. | Free | Find great + unique buys from local vendors.
Garden Ridge Market Days | Sat., June 11 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | 19185 FM 2252 | Free | Support small businesses and shop from over 150 craft, food + farm vendors.