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Events

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

BOOtanica! Wear costumes and explore diverse ora at this Halloween festival with education stations, trick- or-treating and local food vendors. • Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio • www.sabot.org/events/bootanica

Edu-Cake O with MECA Watch this baking competition between local chefs and businesses while enjoying sweets and supporting children who are unable to attend traditional schools due to disability.

• Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m. • $5-25 (admission) • Brackenridge Park, 3700 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • www.brackenridgepark.org/event/edu-cake-off- with-meca

• Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 9 a.m. early session • $17 (general admission), $45 (early admission) • Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio • www.freemancoliseum.com/event/thrift-con 46th Annual Christmas Showcase Kick o holiday shopping with this expo featuring over 300 vendors and artisans showcasing unique gifts and food. • Nov. 22-23, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. • Ticket prices vary • Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio • www.christmasshowcase.com Ghouls, Goblins & Goosebumps Celebrate the TV and book series “Goosebumps” with this meet and greet with actors from the program and a host of local vendors with toys, gifts and books. • Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights • www.kingsofhorrortexas.com/product-page/ghouls- goblins-goosebumps-ga-ticket Brushes and Brunch Get creative and enjoy brunch at this painting workshop and collaborative event. All materials and meals are provided with tickets. • Nov. 23, 12:30-1:45 p.m. • $11.25 child, $27 adult (admission) • Art by M. Butterfly Studio & Event Center, 4212 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio • Facebook: Art By M. Butterfly Art Studio & Event Center

• The Rim, 17703 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio • www.therimsa.com/events/the-rim-hallowine-run

October

Happy Hour at Scuzzi’s Geared for those 55 and older, head to this networking event hosted by the Single Professionals Network to meet friends and enjoy cocktails and food. • Oct. 24, 4-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Scuzzi’s, 4035 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio • www.spn-sa.org Day of the Dead River Parade Celebrate this annual holiday with a showing of themed oats on the River Walk with commemorative altars, displays and costumed actors. • Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. • $22-34 (general admission) • San Antonio River Walk, Downtown San Antonio • www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events Fall Fest Celebrate the season with this community festival that will have caricature artists, food, live music, crafting and festival characters to meet. • Oct. 25, noon-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Village at Stone Oak, 22610 US 281, San Antonio • www.villageatstoneoak.com/events HalloWine Run Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and run or walk this 5K in style. Celebrate nishing the race with a reception including food, drinks and more. • Oct. 25, 7-10 a.m. • $40 (early bird admission), $45 (general admission), $70 (race day admission)

Oktoberfest Food & Brews Festival Head to San Antonio’s biggest theme park to celebrate autumn the German way with food vendors, live music, amusement rides and more. • Through Oct. 26 • $45 (single admission ticket) • Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 I-10 W., San Antonio • www.sixflags.com/iestatexas/events/oktoberfest- food-festival Halloween Spooktacular Discover this Halloween night event with a costume contest, pumpkin painting workshops and a pet zoo at the Frost Plaza. • Oct. 31, 5-11 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio • www.therockatlacantera.com

November

Black Sabbath & Metallica Tribute Bands Pay homage to these legendary metal bands by rocking with a pair of tribute groups. This event is for ages 21 and older. • Nov. 1, 8 p.m.-close • $15 (cover) • Fitzgerald’s, 437 McCarty Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio • www.itzrockssa.com/events Thrift Con Head to this convention with hundreds of vintage clothing vendors to dig through and nd the right style.

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